General Assets
Looking for images you can use for general promotions? Check out our Asset Library here (will open a Google Drive folder).
These images may be used to promote your Blowing Rock business or activity to encourage visitation to Blowing Rock. If you use them on social media, please tag us in the image or description. We’re @blowingrocknc on IG and @BlowingRock on FB.
If you need images of a particular scene, location or activity that’s not included in the asset library, reach out to ask if we have that available.
Early Spring: Cozy Reset & Rejuvenation
This spring, we’re encouraging indulgent, slow travel in Blowing Rock. We’re sharing this in ads and social posts, on our website and e-blasts. Check out our posts and share with your audiences.
Spread the word: from delicious dining and cozy inns to relaxing spas, leisurely hikes & downtown strolls, spring is a perfect time to visit for a rejuevenating reset. It’s also a good time of year to book tours, excursions, and other reserved experiences as there is often more availability. Spa experiences in particular are great to recommend to your guests and customers.
There are some spring scenes in the Asset Library (will open a Google Drive folder).
Don’t forget to send us your ROMANCE AND RELAXATION PACKAGES! Those get posted here.
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Updates and features are posted to our social media multiple times a week @blowingrocknc on IG and @BlowingRock on FB
Find a “spring color update” for blooms (starting April) and spring activity suggestions here: blowingrock.com/seasons-in-blowing-rock/spring-blowing-rock/
Work on Parkway in 2026
On Thursday, March 5, the National Park Service issued a press release on the Great American Outdoors Act work in our area.
- Staggered closures are planned in a way that provides continuous access to popular park recreation areas.
- Work begins in the Blowing Rock area in mid-March.
- The Parkway website and road status page will provide daily road status information with links to project information or current detour maps.
- This work was delayed following Helene, as requested by many in the community.
As soon as we have more specifics, we will share with you! We will keep our Parkway Improvements page updated for the public and posted on our homepage.
Resources from Neighbors
Check out and share this Blue Ridge Parkway Bloom Calendar from Blue Ridge Parkway Association! Printable and comprehensive. For reference: Blowing Rock is at milepost 294.
Our friends in Banner Elk created a printable High Country Road Trip Map that takes potential Blue Ridge Parkway closures into consideration. This is a great piece to hand out your guests!
OUTDOOR NC RESOURCES
Blowing Rock is a proud member of the Outdoor NC Partner Alliance. Through this program, the TDA staff is learning more about how to communicate good stewardship ideals to our visitors and businesses. It’s vital that we all step up and do our part to protect and preserve the places we love, from Blowing Rock parks to lands on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
As a Blowing Rock business, you have access to some of the great resources made available through our partnership with Visit NC and Outdoor NC. Below, find printable posters, some excellent resources for sustainability in business, and even a Leave No Trace training program (a great refresher even if you’re familiar)!
Sustainable Business Resources
Outdoor NC has compiled some excellent resources for us all: A Global Trends Report and a comprehensive Sustainable Business Resource guide. Share this information with your employees, managers, and any stakeholders in your business.
Click on the images below to see the full files- both downloadable and printable PDFs.
Printable Posters & Handouts
Some printable pieces that help remind us all to protect and preserve the places we love!
A beautiful poster, plus a flyer and a tri-fold handout for the 7 principles of Leave No Trace. Click each image below for a downloadable and printable PDF file.
Resources to Share
We have a special section of this website dedicated to responsible and accessible recreation. Visitors will find details on Leave No Trace Principles, plus some simple guides for those new to exploring our area.
There’s also some information about the accessibility of popular locations and attractions to help folks decide how to plan for their trip.
This set of posts and guides are great for learning more about our local places, and for sharing with your audiences and employees.
Online Training Program
Everyone in the North Carolina hospitality or retail industry plays a crucial role to help promote Leave No Trace’s educational message with visitors and customers who are likely unaware of the negative impacts that can result from outdoor recreation.
Let’s help protect our outdoor resources with stewardship education, to help ensure that North Carolina’s thriving tourism and recreation economy continue to grow for years to come.
Check out this easy-to-follow Leave No Trace training module here!
WE'VE BOUNCED BACK
This collaborative campaign is intended to build awareness around the NC High Country’s status as OPEN TO VISITORS following Hurricane Helene, generate positive media coverage, and encourage the economic revitalization of the area, including Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey Counties.
A graphic has been created to collectively celebrate our forward momentum and our bounce back from Hurricane Helene! Here are a couple of versions below; feel free to share or include in your promotions
