Choose and Cut Christmas Trees: West Jefferson

With the start of Choose & Cut and the lighting of the town Christmas Tree, West Jefferson was busy this last weekend with folks feeling festive! CLICK HERE for a few photos from some of the activities - Choose & Cut, Rudolph & Frosty, Santa, Fire truck rides, Mrs. Claus, Farmers' Market and more!

Ashe County has had more National Champion Christmas Trees than any other County in the Nation, the honor of which is to supply the tree for the nation's capital during the Christmas holidays. Christmas trees are our business! Visit the Ashe County Christmas Tree Association Website to download a map of Choose & Cut growers in the county as well as learn tree care and selection tips.

Tryon Christmas Strol this Friday

Dec 3 at 5 PM head for Tryon NC and the Best Ever Annual Downtown Tryon Christmas Stroll. Visit Trade Street businesses for hot drinks and treats and watch performances of Dance Dynamics, the Community Chorus and Tryon Presbyterian Choir, Tryon First Baptist Bell Choir, Tryon Methodist Choir, Polk County High Band and surprises from 5 to 7:30 PM.

• Lori Corda and Ride With Daddy Band at Nina Simone Plaza between 5 & 7 PM
• Christmas tree lighting by old St Luke's Thrift Shop plaza at 5:45
• Visit Santa at the North Pole from 6 to 7:30
• Bonfire with marshmallows, caroling and merry making begins at 7:30 at Bravo/Thompson on Palmer Street (below Trade)

Navitat Canopy Adventures Winter Tours

Winter Weekend Tours will be available on weekends in December, January and February at Navitat Canopy Adventures. Navitat Canopy Adventures takes guests on a thrilling and educational adventure high in the trees of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Fast, smooth zip lines stretch high above the forest floor; artfully crafted platforms nest seamlessly in large beautiful native trees; and sky-bridges span forest sections teeming with life. Navitat Gift Certificates are available for Holiday giving.

Navitat Canopy Tours is located at 242 Poverty Branch Road, Barnardsville NC - just 20 minutes north of Asheville.

Enjoy a Holiday Getaway at Asheville's Bent Creek Lodge

BENT CREEK LODGE in Asheville NC offers an incredible mountain setting and views, fireplace, WIFI and delicious breakfast. Choose from 10 distinctly decorated rooms plus a 3 bedroom vacation rental. Hiking trails on site, large decks and wrap-around porch and whirlpool tubs make this a perfect mountain getaway. Rates are $145-$185 per night, $913-$1166 per week.