Throughout the years the “motor inn” has been a staple of American travel. Blowing Rock is home to several of these iconic properties and three of them are still directly operated by the local families that own them. Quaint, comforting, and bursting with personality,...
Blowing Rock is thrilled to announce its designation as a Outdoor NC Trail Town and celebrate the launch of the Official North Carolina Trail Town Guide! Join us and Outdoor NC in celebrating 15 destinations across the state offering beautiful trails and...
Explore our Outdoors No matter your experience level or abilities, there’s an incredible outdoor experience waiting for you in Blowing Rock. Not sure where to start? Learn more here about how to get out there with these links and the posts below: Accessibility...
Activities & Attractions The Blowing Rock Attraction Parking: 2 spots Bathrooms: 1 accessible bathroom Amenities: The area around the Blowing Rock offers paved, wide walkways that would be easily accessible by a wheelchair. There are trails that branch off of this...
Are you considering a first-time visit to Blowing Rock? Looking to get outdoors but not sure how to plan ahead? For this primer, our Trip Tip host Brian Baldwin answers some basic questions about the recreational areas around Blowing Rock. Brian is the store manager...
Newest report is always on top! July 6, 2024 Since our last Rosebay Rhododendron report, not much has changed, as the majority of bushes we see in Blowing Rock and around the Blue Ridge Parkway have yet to pop. Similarly to last week, we still see mostly green with a...
The Blowing Rock area is an ideal spot for birding. Whether you’re brand new, or a seasoned veteran, there are birds to be spotted all over the High Country of North Carolina. To help educate us on why this area is so great for birding, and to guide us on how to get...
Blowing Rock is a premier tourist destination year round. In Summer we have festivals and moderate temperatures, in Fall we have colorful leaves, in Winter we have skiing. Spring is the often overlooked season that offers so much more than expected. The buds are just...
Chetola Resort’s manager of fly fishing and head guide Dustin Coffey has landed a prestigious award. Coffey was named the 2024 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide of the Year on April 5 during the organization’s annual owners and partners meeting in Manchester, Vermont....
Join the Movement Blowing Rock, North Carolina is a proud partner of the Outdoor NC Alliance and we’re thrilled to share our commitment to stewardship of our shared outdoor spaces with you. We have joined the Outdoor NC movement to preserve and protect our cherished...
