GrahamCountyTravelandTourism

Graham County's native flower is in full bloom at the Mill Creek residence of James Crisp.

Graham County's native flower is in full bloom at the Mill Creek residence of James Crisp.

Azalea photo contest underway

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Tallulah – For the third consecutive year, The Graham Star has paired with Graham County Travel & Tourism to sponsor an Azalea Photo Contest. Simply snap a photo of the county's native flower and submit to editor@grahamstar.com. Only digital photos will be accepted (limit one per entry).

Visitor spending up in 2023

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Spending in Graham County increased by two percent in 2023, according to an annual study released by VisitNC.  A recent news release from Graham County Travel & Tourism reported $55.98 million was transacted by local and visiting individuals inside the borders, which is up from $54,860,400 in 2022.
Supporters of “The Hut” sought the backing of the Graham County Board of Commissioners. Significant progress has recently been made in the effort to preserve the historic cabin, which sits outside of Robbinsville First Baptist Church. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Supporters of “The Hut” sought the backing of the Graham County Board of Commissioners. Significant progress has recently been made in the effort to preserve the historic cabin, which sits outside of Robbinsville First Baptist Church. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

‘The Hut’ could relocate to new site

Kevin Hensley
Friday, March 1, 2024
Robbinsville – Efforts to save a local landmark has received a huge amount of traction in recent weeks. Supporters working to preserve “The Hut” – a log cabin that sits on the same property as Robbinsville First Baptist Church – spoke at the Feb.

Azalea Photo Contest ends next week

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Tallulah – The entry period for the inaugural Azalea Photo Contest – a collaboration between Graham County Travel & Tourism and The Graham Star – will close Thursday, June 15.
Dale Wiggins, former county commissioner and chairman of the Graham County Travel and Tourism board of directors, holds a certificate presented to him for his service on the board at the Dec. 1 meeting. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Dale Wiggins, former county commissioner and chairman of the Graham County Travel and Tourism board of directors, holds a certificate presented to him for his service on the board at the Dec. 1 meeting. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Graham County to highlight riches of trails

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Robbinsville – The Year of the Trail in North Carolina will be in 2023 and Graham County plays a prominent part. Why? Here are some examples: * Appalachian Trail: The trail extends about 2,200 miles from Springer Mountain, Ga., to Mount Katahdin in Maine, of which Graham County has 22 miles.

Ride the Skyway, see the colors; get a gift

Randy Foster
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County Travel & Tourism is partnering with its counterpart in Monroe County, Tenn., to promote fall-season sightseeing on the Cherohala Skyway. Motorists can stop at visitor centers in Robbinsville and Tellico Plains, Tenn.
Chase Lancaster of Lancaster Rodeo Productions oversees the unloading and installation of a bull ring in a field behind the old Bemis Lumber Yard on Sept. 1. Lancaster is producing a rodeo – the first in Robbinsville in decades – to be held this weekend. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Chase Lancaster of Lancaster Rodeo Productions oversees the unloading and installation of a bull ring in a field behind the old Bemis Lumber Yard on Sept. 1. Lancaster is producing a rodeo – the first in Robbinsville in decades – to be held this weekend. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Weekend rodeo first of several upcoming events

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Snowbird – The first rodeo in Robbinsville in decades will be held Friday and Saturday, behind the old Bemis Lumber Yard (670 Snowbird Road).

REVVED UP struggling to find funding, volunteers

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Robbinsville – REVVED UP is a non-profit dedicated to Robbinsville economic development, but is experiencing cash flow and volunteer shortage problems of its own. REVVED UP is an acronym for “Robbinsville Envisioning Vital Vibrant Economic Development and Urban Prosperity.