The unique benefits are endless. You can choose any activity you can imagine, from white water rafting, to repelling, to zip lining, gem mining, hiking, trout fishing, tubing, picking berries, concerts, theater, quilting, ceramics, sculpturing, painting, picnics, swimming, bird watching, working out, and the list goes on. There are two universities withing 10 miles of each other, ASU and Lees McCrae. One of my favorite things to do is write. The beauty and solitude brings my muse around and my writing seems to flow better in the mountains.
The weather is one of the best assets the high country has. It's cool most of the summer and can even get down to the 40's. Sitting around the fireplace, listening to classical music and relaxing is one of my favorite things to do.
Create your own vacation. There's something for everyone. Once the mountains bites you, you will always want to come back again!