Yancey

Mount Mitchell State Park
Mount Mitchell State Park, established in 1915, was the first state park in North Carolina. At an elevation of 6684 feet, Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi River and is named for the UNC professor who first measured it and designated it as such in 1839, Dr. Elisha Mitchell. The park celebrates its cultural heritage and its natural history in an exhibit hall near the mountain's summit. Rangers conduct educational programs for children and adults of all ages, and visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor experiences including picnicking, hiking, camping, and riding at various sections of the park.

Yancey History Assocation
Rush Wray Museum of Yancey County History
The motto of the Yancey History Association is "Preserving Our Mountain Heritage." The Yancey History Association and the Rush Wray Museum of Yancey County History seek to preserve the history and heritage of Yancey County and the surrounding area through exhibits, educational programs, and preservation of the McElroy House in which the museum is located. This museum is a NCDCR Regional History Site.