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| March 2021 | April 2021 | May 2021 |
To all of the flower fanatics out there, we think itās fair to say that Blowing Rock is in bloom! šøšŗ![]()
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#blowingrocknc #blooms #may #summer #flowers #blueridgemountains
Schoolās almost out, which means two thingsā¦ we finally get to sleep in for a few months, but more importantly, FAMILY VACATION!! š![]()
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Weāve updated our āFun for Young Familiesā page on blowingrock.com/fun-for-young-families/, so make sure to check out all the latest updates and start planning your summer trip to the mountains today! š![]()
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#blowingrocknc #familyfun #vacation #blueridgemountains #blueridgeparkway #Attractions #family #getaway
Donāt let road work delay your summer plans ā stay up to date on all of the latest news involving work along the Blue Ridge Parkway by visiting blowingrock.com/parkway2023-24/
Way to go Blowing Rock Women's Club!!! šš![]()
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Weāre so proud of the impact this club makes for so many families and individuals here in the High Country! The community thanks you ladies so much! #SmallTownPride
Weāre back this week with another #YearOfTheTrail feature, exploring the carriage trails at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park! š³![]()
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This month we decided to hike the Deer Park/Watkins Rd./Apple Barn loop section of the park. This roughly 4 mile trail is a very popular destination for folks with horses, those looking to walk their dog, or simply to get some good exercise! ![]()
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TRAIL DETAILS š„¾:![]()
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Name: Deer Park to Watkins Rd. Loop![]()
Location: Moses H. Cone Memorial Park![]()
Distance: About 4 mile loop![]()
Estimated Time: About 2 hours![]()
Surface: Gravel, some wet areas along the way![]()
Conditions: Very well maintained![]()
Use: Horseback Riding, Walking, Dog Walking![]()
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate![]()
Access: Park at the Flat Top Manor parking area and walk towards the Carriage Barn. From just below the barn, youāll take a left and follow the horse trail to begin the loop.![]()
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If youāre planning to take this trail, make sure youāve given yourself adequate time to complete the loop, as it can be quite the climb back uphill if youāre in a rush or the weather were to turn sour while on the trail. Dogs are very much welcome on this loop, but keep in mind that they must be on a leash at all times as itās possible youāll cross some horseback riders at some point!![]()
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We hope youāre enjoying #YearOfTheTrail as much as we are so far, and want to know what trails youāve been taking! Let us know in the comments below your favorite trails this year, and where you want to see us go this summer! š„¾![]()
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#blowingrocknc #YearOfTheTrail #visitnc #hiking #blueridgeparkway #blueridgemountains #spring #horsebackriding Visit North Carolina Great Trails NC