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Find Adventure at Sky Valley Zip Tours!

Find Adventure at Sky Valley Zip Tours!

Sky Valley Zip Tours offers different kinds of adventures for different adventurers. They have the Canopy Tour, the Whistle Pig Adventure for kids, Mountain Cat Off Road Adventure, and the Night Flight for the bravest of adventurers. Fly Through the Canopy! Experience...
2023 Rosebay Rhododendron Bloom Report

2023 Rosebay Rhododendron Bloom Report

Newest report is always on top! July 19, 2023 The Rosebay Rhododendrons have currently passed their peak and are in decline. Many of the petals were knocked off during the heavy rains Blowing Rock experienced last weekend. If the bush was protected from the storms,...
Trails We Took In June

Trails We Took In June

2023 is the Year of the Trail in NC, and we’ve extended our trail experiences into June! This month we’ve visited a History Walk, Linville Falls, and Price Lake. As always, please remember to pack plenty of water and snacks, and to do some research before...
Best Walkable Town, Best Shopping & More

Best Walkable Town, Best Shopping & More

Readers of Blue Ridge Country Magazine have named Blowing Rock among their favorite towns, attractions, activities, and more in the 2023 Best of the Mountains reader poll. The town of Blowing Rock and some of its local attractions have been awarded with accolades in...
July 4th Celebration in Blowing Rock

July 4th Celebration in Blowing Rock

2024 4th of July ParadeSaturday July 6, 10:00 am Join the town of Blowing Rock for the best small-town Main Street parade you’ll find anywhere! Local families, musicians, organizations, and characters celebrate the holiday with a patriotic procession. The parade...
Spectator’s Guide to the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show

Spectator’s Guide to the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show

The Saddlebred Division is June 6-9, 2024 The Hunter/Jumper I Division is July 23-28, 2024 The Hunter/Jumper II Division is July 31-August 4, 2024 The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is the oldest continual outdoor horse show in the country, having persevered through...
Trails We Took In May

Trails We Took In May

2023 is the Year of the Trail in NC, and we’ve extended our trail experiences into May! This month we’ve added a variety of trails so there is hopefully something for everyone. As always, please remember to pack plenty of water and snacks, and to do some...
Blue Ridge Parkway Campgrounds & More Open Memorial Day Weekend

Blue Ridge Parkway Campgrounds & More Open Memorial Day Weekend

National Park Service officials remind visitors to enjoy the view, and watch the road.May 23, 2023: Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds, picnic areas, and visitor centers open with full services for the 2023 visitor season this weekend, and National Park Service managers...
Fun for Young Families

Fun for Young Families

Blowing Rock is a fantastic base of operations for your family getaway. If you are traveling with young children, this itinerary offers some ideas for an action-packed day. Morning: Tweetsie RailroadThe park opens at 9am so you can get the day started right with...
New Summer Square Dance Series in Blowing Rock

New Summer Square Dance Series in Blowing Rock

The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) and Joe Shannon’s Mountain Home Music are pleased to present a summer square dance series at BRAHM. Dances will feature local dance callers and a live band! The first dance of the season will take place on Thursday May...