Ashe County mountains beguile with cheese, frescoes, trails
A trip west from the Triangle over the hills into the mountains of Ashe County will give travelers some time on the road and a little extra money in their wallets.
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"From (age) 6 to 70, people like to see something exciting being made. And cheese is one of those things. Everybody loves cheese," cheese maker Josh Williams said.
Stroll through downtown West Jefferson, and enjoy 14 murals painted by regional artists. On the eye level of children, check out the fire hydrants: A program called "Art on Fire" has them sizzling.
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"They come by the bus loads. We've had people come from here from every state in the country," said church member Garrett Briggs. "The word of mouth has really told people that this is something to see."
The churches are open for free to tourists around the clock.
Michael Syx said he brings his family to the Parkway every year.
"You don't pay a thing. That's the beauty of it," Syx said.
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