Why the Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the best winter trout fisheries in the US

Cold temperatures thin the crowds—but not the trout. In North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, tailwaters and sun-warmed ...
Sports Illustrated

Chetola Resort | A Blue Ridge Mountain Fly Fishing Gem

I had a chance this week to fish with Dom Costello, head fly fishing guide at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. An excellent angler and instructor, he runs a professional, well-run fly ...
Sports Illustrated

Fly Fishing

Cold temperatures thin the crowds—but not the trout. In North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, tailwaters and sun-warmed freestones keep fish active all winter long. Cold temperatures thin the ...
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From Fly Fishing to Mountain Roads: Haywood County's Best Mancation Activities

A guys getaway trip to Maggie Valley and Haywood County pairs 6,000-foot summits with craft-beer cool and casino thrills, making it perfect for a modern mancation. Located just south of Asheville in ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

Best rivers and lakes: 3 Western NC locations are voted best in the nation post-Helene

Western North Carolina destinations are featured in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards for 2025. The Nantahala River ranked third best river for fly fishing in the US, and Chetola Resort ...