Marvel at Blue Ridge beauty from horseback, cast a line in a flowing mountain river filled with speckled trout, and uncover sparkling gemstones while on guided adventures in the High Country.
Trailblazing in Blowing Rock
From Blue Ridge hiking and craft trails to history walks and horseback riding, you’ll find your path in the High Country.
Judges of the 2022 Made in NC Awards: Home & Garden
Meet Danielle and Robb Stewart, owners of The Mustard Seed Market in Blowing Rock and Home & Garden category judges for this year’s Made in NC Awards.
A Winter Wonderland in Blowing Rock
Eight ways to make the most of a frosty (and fuzzy!) getaway to this charming town in the High Country.
Sip and Stay at Hellbender Bed & Beverage
A Blowing Rock B&B switches things up, focusing on beverages instead of breakfasts and paying homage to a beloved salamander found in the waters of western North Carolina.
The Blowing Rock: A Love Story
At more than a billion years old, this ancient outcrop captured human imagination, inspired a legend, and became one of the state’s earliest travel attraction. Our fascination with The Blowing Rock endures — and keeps drawing us west.
Artistic Appalachia: 5 Shops to Explore in Blowing Rock
On your next High Country getaway, discover the studio shops of local gemstone cutters, potters, candle makers, knitters, and quilters — and take the mountains home with you.
The Cozy Shop: Cabin Fever in Blowing Rock
Snuggle up with a stuffed bear and a furry throw from this Blowing Rock staple — because long winters are more relaxing in a mountain cabin.
Chetola Resort Is Bringing the Outdoors In
Refreshed and refurbished, Blowing Rock’s famed Chetola Resort offers relaxation and recreation — think fly-fishing, clay-shooting, and more — minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
