Local Conservation Efforts

Conservation in the High Country

Boone, North Carolina is a world-renowned tourist destination because of its natural beauty.  People gather from all around to see the Appalachian Mountains, our changing leaves in the fall,  walk across the mile-high swinging bridge at Grandfather Mountain State Park, and hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Thanks to the preservation efforts in our area, we are free to enjoy the nature around us and share it with others. 

The High Country through the seasons; Linville falls, Bethel Valley, Twisted Falls, and Yadkin Valley overlook. Photo credits to Ella Jennings. 

The Appalachian Region is unlike any other. It features the New River, one of the oldest in the world, more salamanders than anywhere else in the world, Great Smoky Mountains National Park; the most diverse national park in the country, and many rare endangered species, including Gray Lillies, the Hellbender Salamander, and Blue Ridge Goldenrod. Safe to say these mountains are precious. 

Many organizations are working tirelessly to preserve these lands for the enjoyment of our people, the health of the planet, and for our future generations. We love the government-owned federal and state parks preserving the natural beauty in The Blue Ridge and also applaud the efforts of local nonprofit organizations protecting more areas from future development. Blue Ridge Conservancy is one leading the fight by protecting the places we share in Boone and beyond. Read along and learn about all the efforts going on in our community to protect the land around us.

Learn more about organizations leading the fight for conservation.