Our new friends Ingrid and Marcus came to visit Blowing Rock and take a look around in mid-September. Marcus had visited Blowing Rock many years ago, so our town had been on their list for a while. They arrived on a Sunday and stayed two nights. Ingrid and Marcus...
Autumn colors are really starting to pop! It looks like this is the start of a beautiful first week of developing foliage. Today’s main photo was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near the Price Park Picnic Area entrance at milepost 297. Grandfather Mountain can...
VALLE CRUCIS, NC — The celebratory shouts that went up when it was announced that the 2021 Valle Country Fair would be back live and in-person could have rivaled the enthusiasm that burst forth when Noah threw open the doors and let all his passengers off of the ark!...
This week, Blowing Rock’s Town Council voted unanimously to reinstate a mask mandate, requiring masks while indoors in any public space in Blowing Rock, beginning Friday, August 27 at 5pm. Affected spaces include retail, common areas in lodging, and inside...
Repair attempt will close the motor road on Friday, Aug 27, 2021. Official release from the Blue Ridge Parkway: (Blowing Rock, NC) – Blue Ridge Parkway officials announced today that staff will try to repair a damaged gate at Price Lake Dam on Friday, August 27, 2021....
With its incredible views and recreational activities, the Blue Ridge Parkway attracts visitors year round. The fall can be especially busy as people flock to see the vibrant colors as the trees change. If you’ve visited on a Saturday in October, you know that...
