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Trails We Took In May
With leaves still unfurling and wildflowers in bloom, May is a beautiful time to hit the trails! Here’s a wide variety of recommended paths.
Blue Ridge Parkway Campgrounds & More Open Memorial Day Weekend
National Park Service officials remind visitors to enjoy the view, and watch the road.May 23, 2023: Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds, picnic areas, and visitor centers open with full services for the 2023 visitor season this weekend, and National Park Service managers want to take the opportunity to remind visitors of
Fun for Young Families
Blowing Rock is a fantastic base of operations for your family getaway. If you are traveling with young children, this itinerary offers some ideas for an action-packed day.
New Summer Square Dance Series in Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) and Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music are pleased to present a summer square dance series at BRAHM. Dances will feature local dance callers and a live band! The first dance of the season will take place on Thursday May 18, 2023 from
Concerts in the Park
Blowing Rock’s Concert in the Park Series is an annual set of free outdoor concerts at the Rotary Gazebo in Memorial Park. Always on Sundays following Art in the Park shows, the performances offer entertainment from a variety of musical genres. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Memorial Park
A New Trail for Old Stories: Blowing Rock History Walk Opens June 1
The Village Foundation of Blowing Rock, the Blowing Rock Historical Society, and the Town of Blowing Rock invite the public to celebrate the opening of the newly constructed Blowing Rock History Walk. A Ribbon Cutting for the History Walk will be held at 4pm on June 1, 2023 in Mayview
Trails We Took In April
April brings a host of wildflowers to the High Country, and we know some of the best places to see them- check out these trails!
Community Classroom: Hospitality & Tourism Student Tours Launched in Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority (BRTDA) is excited to embark on a fresh partnership program with the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program at Appalachian State University. This new program will offer regular academic tours of tourism-related businesses in Blowing Rock, open to students studying Hospitality and Tourism. These tours
Improvement Projects on the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is open in our area from Bamboo Gap (Milepost 285) to Grandfather Mountain (Milepost 305). There are still many closures along the Parkway due to recovery efforts. For information on specific trails along the Parkway, click here.
Blowing Rock History Walk
The Blowing Rock History Walk opened June 1, 2023! This downtown feature presents 21 History Stations. Each station offers images and narratives of events, people, and places in Blowing Rock history on a bronze relief plaque atop a handsome stone pillar. Each station also has a QR code linking to
Trails We Took In March
We recommend some late-season snow sports and a variety of trails with easy winter access for March. Winter hangs on a for a while!
43rd Blowing Rock Trout Derby on April 1
The 43rd annual Blowing Rock Trout Derby will take place in Blowing Rock on Saturday, April 1, from sunrise to 4:00pm. No entry fees are required for this family-friendly event. The Blowing Rock Trout Derby has celebrated the opening of trout season for over four decades, encouraging families to get
