Blue Ridge Parkway Guide - Blue Ridge Parkway Lodging

  Parkway Pathways c/o MountainTimes A Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway in the High Country Like ribbons of highway wrapping up a gift of mountain preservation, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a road that takes people away from the traffic of modern life and into the slow lane.   Car windows will beg to... click here for more

Blowing Rock Winterfest 2008 - High Country Attractions

The Village of Blowing Rock North Carolina is known for its small town feel set against the backdrop of exquisite mountain views and comfortable luxury Blue Ridge NC Cabin Rentals.  But once a year the town is transformed to make room for all the activities that take place during its annual Winterfest. ... click here for more

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games July 10-13 North Carolina

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC – The 53rd Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans brings the color of 160 tartan plaids and the clamor of half a dozen bagpipe bands to the North Carolina Highlands Thursday through Sunday, July 10-13.   The Grandfather Games are considered America’s grandest Games because... click here for more

Blue Ridge Fishing Forecast - Foscoe Fishing Company

  The prime time fishing season has arrived!  May is arguably one of the best times of the year for fishing the High Country.  May traditionally has the greatest diversity of aquatic insects for the year making dry fly fishing an excellent option.   As far as hatches go let’s start with the... click here for more

 Blue Ridge Parkway Events Scheduled for This Weekend thursday, june 18 2009 Rangers at the Blue Ridge Parkway have several free events scheduled for this weekend. Ranger Amy Renfranz said a program about the bear’s keen sense of smell will be held tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. at the Julian Price Picnic Area.  The... click here for more

North Carolina BBQ - Western North Carolina Vacation Rentals

In a tourist town with expensive restaurants on each corner, there should be a place to sit back and enjoy some down home southern cooking. And if you are really looking to pig out (no pun intended) Woodlands Barbecue and Pickin’ Parlor dishes are so good they can make even the... click here for more

The Blue Ridge Parkway 469 miles of Perfection!

The Blue Ridge Parkway   View Photo Gallery   Whether you travel north, south, east or west, few parts of this country compare to the natural beauty you'll find along the Blue Ridge Parkway. As it meanders through North Carolina and Virginia, you'll marvel at the lush hillsides, abundant wildlife, and quaint, picturesque towns.... click here for more

2009 Homes and Gardens Tour - Blue Ridge Rentals

2009 Homes and Gardens Tour For additional information, contact J.W. Williamson, jww@boone.net or 828-262-5119    BLUE RIDGE FOR RENT is a North Carolina Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals and Blue Ridge Parkway Lodging Vacation website for Boone Cabin Rentals NC and Travel in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina NC. BLUE RIDGE FOR RENT, the ideal Blue Ridge Rentals company for Blue Ridge Parkway Lodging &... click here for more

4th of July Lodging Available - Western NC Cabin Rentals

Celebrate the 4th of July at the Jones House Community Center in downtown Boone! Bring a blanket or a chair and come settle beneath the shade of the beautiful maple trees on the lawn of this historic home to enjoy an afternoon of an old-time, down-to-earth celebration of our nation’s independence. Beginning... click here for more

Blue Ridge For Rent website goes LIVE - Cabins Rentals in Boone NC

June 6, 2009   Welcome to BLUE RIDGE FOR RENT where our new website has finally gone live! Just the place for all of your blue ridge parkway nc rentals needs. If you need blue ridge cabin rentals and cabin rentals in boone nc, you have found the right place!  Need Blue Ridge Vaction Cabins - search no more!   We have hand-picked... click here for more

Blue Ridge Parkway Package Deals - Cabins in Boone NC

  Throughout the High Country there are many all-inclusive vacation deals that should be taken advantage of.  Depending on what kind of activities you are interested in when traveling to the mountains, there are different hotel packages to meet your needs. For the skiers, the Village Inns of Blowing Rock (which consist... click here for more

Appalachian Highland Games - Boone North Carolina Cabin Rentals

Appalachian Summer, Highland Games Named Top 20 Events Southeast Tourism Society Lists July Highlights By Jeff Eason July has traditionally been the big tourism month for the High Country. The kids are out of school for the entire month so it is the best time for families to travel. There are also plenty... click here for more

July 4th Festival Blowing Rock NC - Western NC Cabin Rentals

          Big Events This Month Some of the most-anticipated events of the year happen in July: The Symphony by the Lake is attended by over 2000 people, and is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Enjoy the sounds of the Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra on the lawn at Chetola Resort. A fireworks... click here for more

History of Grandfather Mountain - Western NC Cabin Rentals

When visiting the High Country, make sure to check out the Vacation Rentals Boone NC for your Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals   A Brief History of Grandfather Mountain By Scott Nicholson It’s breaking news that only took a billion years to develop. Grandfather Mountain was created about 730 million years ago when two of the Earth’s plates collided, but   some... click here for more

Ginn and Laurelmor - NC Mountain Cabin Rentals

Growing Pains Sales down, hopes up for Laurelmor By Scott Nicholson The Ginn Company’s Laurelmor, the resort development occupying 6,400 acres in southeastern Watauga County, has been slowed by the housing downturn but is still committed to its long-term vision. Bobby Masters, executive vice president of the Ginn Company, said the real estate and... click here for more

Blowing Rock Winterfest - Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals

Celebrate! Blowing Rock's Winterfest Chases Away Winter Blues Michelle Ligon Media and Group Promotion Manager Boone Convention & Visitors Bureau   Gazing at the fire in your fireplace for an entire weekend can leave you toasty warm, but lethargic. Winterfest’s celebration of winter fun is a great way to capture the season’s fleeting opportunities to... click here for more

North Carolina Cabin Rentals - Boone and Blowing Rock NC Restaurants

Restaurants in Boone NC.  Restaurants in Blowing Rock NC. Restaurants of the High Country!     Avery Co. Chamber of Commerce 4501 Tynecastle Hwy, Suite #2 Banner Elk, NC 28604 www.averycounty.com   (828) 898-5605 (800) 972-2183 E-mail: events@averycounty.com   Visit "one extraordinary neighborhood", the Balcony of the Blue Ridge, also known as Avery County, NC. Contact us for information on lodging, dining,... click here for more

There are many fun things to do with your family while on your vacation to Boone NC. Some local amusement locations are Fun ‘N Wheels, Magic Mountain Mini Golf & Gem Mine, and the Greater Foscoe Mining Company. If outdoor fun is your style, be sure to check out the Fun... click here for more

Coming Soon: The Blue Ridge Wine Festival

April 9, 2009:  Only a short week away is one of the biggest events that takes place in the High Country, The Blue Ridge Wine Festival.  For those who have not attended, wineries from all over North Carolina, as well as some from independent distributors come together for one great... click here for more

High Country Whitewater Rafting - Blue Ridge Rentals

  Now that we’re heading into the warmer months of spring and summer, it’s time to start thinking about and planning various outdoor activities. One great outdoor activity is whitewater rafting, of which there are many opportunities both right here in Charlotte and in the Southern Highlands just to the west.... click here for more