The Art of Slow Travel in Blowing Rock
Spring in Blowing Rock is peaceful and refreshing. While higher elevations may still hold a hint of winter, early wildflowers begin to bloom and the Blue Ridge Parkway slowly awakens.
Spring in Blowing Rock is peaceful and refreshing. While higher elevations may still hold a hint of winter, early wildflowers begin to bloom and the Blue Ridge Parkway slowly awakens.
If you love art, and are planning on spending any amount of time in Blowing Rock during the Spring or Summer seasons, Artists in Residence is a must-see experience! Drop by on your trip, or stop in every week and see all of the talented artists displaying their skills and selling their works.
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.
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 hike, and it’s always best to be prepared! What do you need for a new or longer hike?
March 16 & 17: Appalachian Ski Mtn. sends winter out with a bang! If you haven’t experienced the Melt Down Games, you’ve never seen the Mountain like this!
Anglers of all ages and levels are invited to compete for cash and prizes at the 44th Blowing Rock Trout Derby! The Derby will take place in Blowing Rock on Saturday, April 6, from sunrise to 4:00pm.
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.
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!
The High Country’s beautiful streams, lakes, and rivers provide wildlife sanctuaries and many recreational opportunities- like fishing! The best times of year to fish for trout here in in the High Country are the spring, fall, and winter months, when the water temperature is between 45° and 65°. Our waters offer excellent opportunities for catching brown, brook, and rainbow trout.
What do you do in Blowing Rock when the fog has set in and you can’t see the natural splendor? Read on for some local activity suggestions while you wait out a foggy day.