We spent last weekend on Beech Mountain. At 5506', Beech Mountain is the highest town east of the Rockies. The views, weather and wildlife were spectacular, as always. The resort is officially open for the summer now through labor day with mountain biking, hiking, disc golf and the famous 5506' Skybar mountaintop pub & brewery.

If you live on the East Coast and want to visit this summer, check out our mountain rental, which is located in the heart of the ski village. To learn more, visit Slopeside on Facebook and at SlopesideNC.com.

This photograph was captured with a Sony NEX-7.