A Place Unlike Any Other on Earth.
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is a place unlike any other on Earth, where ancient landscapes enchant the eye and age-old traditions warm the heart. The distinctive landscape of the North Carolina mountains and foothills combined with the region’s living traditions of craft, music, agriculture and Cherokee heritage create a wealth of natural and cultural treasures unmatched in our country.
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Natural Heritage
North Carolina’s mountains and foothills boast a magnificent array of natural wonders, including some of the continent’s greatest biodiversity.
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Cherokee Heritage
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians honors and cultivates traditions that have guided and supported their culture for thousands of years.
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Craft Heritage
Rich in craft artists, schools and traditions, the North Carolina mountains and foothills are known world-wide for their handmade crafts.
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Music Heritage
The North Carolina mountains and foothills have one of the richest repositories of traditional music and folklore in the United States.
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Did You Know?
The first school of forestry in America was established in the North Carolina mountains. It is now preserved as the Cradle of Forestry National Historic Site- located within the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.