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Trip Tips: Recreation Primer for Blowing Rock
Are you considering a first-time visit to Blowing Rock? Looking to get outdoors but not sure how to plan ahead? For this primer, our Trip Tip host Brian Baldwin answers some basic questions about the recreational areas around Blowing Rock. Brian is the store manager...
2024 Rosebay Rhododendron Bloom Report
We’re getting excited to share the Rosebay Rhododendron blooms with you! Check back in at the end of June for more updates!
Blowing Rock is Great for Birding
The Blowing Rock area is an ideal spot for birding. Whether you’re brand new, or a seasoned veteran, there are birds to be spotted all over the High Country of North Carolina. To help educate us on why this area is so great for birding, and to guide us on how to get started, we reached out to Jesse Pope, President and Executive Director of Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, Inc. and avid birder.
5 Things To Do In Spring In Blowing Rock
Spring is the often overlooked season that offers so much more than expected. The buds are just coming out on the trees, the air is still crisp making views spectacular, and everything moves just a little slower in Spring. Enjoy the flavors, sights, and smells that Spring has to offer here in Blowing Rock.
Local Guide Coffey Wins International Fly-Fishing Guide of Year Award from Orvis
Chetola Resort’s manager of fly fishing and head guide Dustin Coffey has landed a prestigious award. Coffey was named the 2024 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide of the Year on April 5 during the organization’s annual owners and partners meeting in Manchester, Vermont....
Join the Movement!
Join the MovementBlowing Rock, North Carolina is a proud partner of the Outdoor NC Alliance and we’re thrilled to share our commitment to stewardship of our shared outdoor spaces with you. We have joined the Outdoor NC movement to preserve and protect our cherished...
Blowing Rock a Top Fishing Destination
As the chill of winter fades away, anglers across the United States eagerly await the arrival of spring and the start of another exciting fishing season. FishingBooker has announced the release of its 9 best spring fishing destinations for 2024. From the rugged...
Blowing Rock TDA Partners with Black Folks Camp Too
Through this partnership with Black Folks Camp Too, the Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority aims to promote more unity and inclusion in outdoor spaces and activities.
44th Blowing Rock Trout Derby is April 6
The 44th annual Blowing Rock Trout Derby will take place in Blowing Rock on Saturday, April 6, from sunrise to 4:00pm. Celebrating the opening of trout season, the Blowing Rock Trout Derby invites families to get out together to enjoy the outdoors and friendly...