Nearly two years since Hurricane Helene, supporting gateway communities and local establishments is critical to the ongoing recovery of Western NC.

Make a visit to Spruce Pine and the Orchard at Altapass this fall for a weekend getaway. The Orchard hosts live music every weekend in September, plus their store offers a variety of locally-made goods. The Orchard at Altapass is minutes down the road from downtown Spruce Pine and located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 328. Check out the Orchard’s event calendar to plan your trip, support a local business, and experience the natural beauty in the mountains this fall.