North Carolina Slideshow October 14th, 2020 • by Matt Holmes North Carolina: Blue Ridge Mountains Hiking For as long as they have been in existence, the mist-shrouded Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina have been drawing visitors, immigrants, and outlaws to their arresting peaks. From the Cherokee who first settled this area, to the many backpackers who come to test their mettle on the Appalachian Trail, throughout the centuries, the region’s thick coniferous forests and rugged pathways have offered the promise of sanctuary and simplicity. Interested? Contact Emily at 1-800-941-8010 or emily@boundlessjourneys.com.