Richard Louv is a journalist and author of 10 books, including “Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives – and Save Theirs,” “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder” and “The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age.”
We will roll at 9am on Saturday, August 10th from Old Cove Creek School, 207 Dale Adams Road; Sugar Grove, NC 28679.
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and Waypoint Adventure are partnering to offer adaptive kayak training for individuals with physical or mental disabilities at Price Lake, milepost 297 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Add some Sparkle to your hair! Head over to the Funky Tulip and get Fairy Hair Flare added to your hair.
To book your Sparkle appointment:
Head over to The Embers Terrace on Saturday from 6-9pm and Sunday from 12-3pm to hear live music and enjoy the summer!
On August 23 from 1-6pm Hand Forged Harmony will be at Grounded Works in Blowing Rock sharpening knives for people who bring their own. They also have knives for sale at Grounded Works.
Head over to The Embers Terrace on Saturday from 6-9pm and Sunday from 12-3pm to hear live music and enjoy the summer!
“Music on the Lawn” at The Inn at Ragged Gardens has become a much beloved outdoor concert series. Held each Friday from May through September (weather permitting), the event draws locals and visitors alike.
Enjoy the scenic views of the Blue Ridge as you challenge yourself with a climb up Wonderland Trail Road along side other Blue Ridge Conservancy supporters. Run the 3.1 miles as fast as you can knowing that sticky buns, coffee, and even beer await as you cross the finish line.
A Starry Night promises to be a cocktail casual evening to be held at the local landmark, The Blowing Rock, with its winding pathways, gardens, and magnificent vistas.
Blowing Rock Ale House will begin its live music series for the Summer! The music will be held at the beer garden so it is weather dependent. It will be from 2pm - 5pm.
Head over to The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop to get your tunes fix and hear some live music! Thursdays from 6-8pm.