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Blowing Rock Fall Bucket List

Blowing Rock Fall Bucket List

Leaf Looking in town and the surrounding areas. Blowing rock offers picturesque, storybook scenery that is enhanced by the colors of Fall. Head over to the Blowing Rock Attraction, the town’s namesake, and take in the majesty of the mountains. Often still green when...
Fall Festivals in the High Country

Fall Festivals in the High Country

Fall events make the season extra festive! If you have missed a fall festival, note the timing of individual events to plan ahead for the following year. Dates change, but in general, each festival is held the same weekend in each year (ex: Woolly Worm Festival is the...
Blowing Rock Halloween Festival

Blowing Rock Halloween Festival

The 2024 Blowing Rock Halloween Festival  is confirmed and will take place on Saturday, October 26. Join Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation for tons of FREE fun with an evening of spooky activities! With downtown trick-or-treating and the famous Monster March, this...
High Country Halloween Roundup

High Country Halloween Roundup

There’s lot of Halloween fun in the High Country! Some is scary, some is just a little spooky.Follow the title links for details about all these events! In Blowing Rock: Blowing Rock Halloween Festival Saturday, October 26, from 3:00 to 8:30pm. FREE activities...
What to Pack for a New or Longer Hike

What to Pack for a New or Longer Hike

One of Blowing Rock’s most beloved pastimes is hiking in the beautiful surrounding wilderness. When heading out to a short, familiar path, you can often just grab a water bottle and go. But sometimes you may be in the mood for exploring a new trail or taking a longer...
Trails We Took in October

Trails We Took in October

2023 is the Year of the Trail in NC, and we’ve extended our trail experiences into October! This month we hiked Emerald Outback at Beech Mountain, explored more of Tanawha Trail, took a group hike on Boone United Trail, and strolled around Valle Crucis Community...