The Historic Orchard at Altapass is a 101-year-old apple orchard turned Appalachian Cultural Center celebrating the people, music, art, and natural beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains in North Carolina.
(888) 765-9531
Milepost 328.3.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Music Series at Cradle of Forestry July 4th
July 4th 4:00 PM Songcatchers Music Series at the Cradle of Forestry featuring the Blue Ridge Rounders old time band. $6.00 for adults; $3.00 for youth under age 16 and holders of America the Beautiful and Golden Age passports. Call 828-877-3130 for details.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Park Education: Back Yard Pharmacy
July 4th West Jefferson Mount Jefferson State Natural Area Meet at Picnic Area at 2:00 PM. Learn about the history of Appalachian medicine as a Park Ranger guides
you on a 1- Mile hike and identifies many medicinal plants and their uses. Wear appropriate shoes.
you on a 1- Mile hike and identifies many medicinal plants and their uses. Wear appropriate shoes.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Bug Day at the Cradle of Forestry-Brevard Area
Bug Day at the Cradle of Forestry
June 27: Bug Day at the Cradle of Forestry; go on a bug hunt; explore a pond; see live arthropods, make a buggy craft, and explore insect interrelationships with the forest. For details call 828-877-3130.
June 27: Bug Day at the Cradle of Forestry; go on a bug hunt; explore a pond; see live arthropods, make a buggy craft, and explore insect interrelationships with the forest. For details call 828-877-3130.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Grandfather Mountain's Annual Singing on the Mountain
85th Annual Singing on the Mountain Event
June 28 Linville / Blowing Rock, Grandfather Mountain. The "Singing" is a day-long gathering held out-of-doors in a meadow at the base of Grandfather Mountain. Music begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day, with a break at mid-day for the sermon. Many families bring lawn chairs and picnics and make a day of seeing old friends and enjoying performances by top Southern Gospel groups. http://www.grandfather.com
June 28 Linville / Blowing Rock, Grandfather Mountain. The "Singing" is a day-long gathering held out-of-doors in a meadow at the base of Grandfather Mountain. Music begins at 8:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day, with a break at mid-day for the sermon. Many families bring lawn chairs and picnics and make a day of seeing old friends and enjoying performances by top Southern Gospel groups. http://www.grandfather.com
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Summer Birding- Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock Park Summer Birding
June 28 9AM - noon Summer is a time of frenzied activity for many resident birds. Park Ornithologist Simon Thompson will point out Downy, Hairy and Pileated Woodpeckers who will be noisily feeding their young. Both the summer resident Scarlet Tanagers and Wood Thrushes should be singing and establishing their territories as well. http://www.chimneyrockpark.com
June 28 9AM - noon Summer is a time of frenzied activity for many resident birds. Park Ornithologist Simon Thompson will point out Downy, Hairy and Pileated Woodpeckers who will be noisily feeding their young. Both the summer resident Scarlet Tanagers and Wood Thrushes should be singing and establishing their territories as well. http://www.chimneyrockpark.com
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Cycling Event involves BR Parkway- Boone area
Sat June 20 BOONE Blood Sweat and Gears ride. "One hundred miles of pure hill with just enough pain" provides an appropriate description of the challenge facing over 1200 mountain bike riders in the agonizing Blood, Sweat and Gears in the beautiful mountains of Watauga County North Carolina.
Highlights include a 21 mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a three mile "flat" along the historic New River, and a strenuous climb over the 4,500 foot gap at Snake Mountain. A 52-mile segment is also offered for those riders who prefer the sanity of a challenging but shorter route.
For more info visit http://www.bloodsweatandgears.org/bsg/main/start.htm
Call (828)264-8226
Highlights include a 21 mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a three mile "flat" along the historic New River, and a strenuous climb over the 4,500 foot gap at Snake Mountain. A 52-mile segment is also offered for those riders who prefer the sanity of a challenging but shorter route.
For more info visit http://www.bloodsweatandgears.org/bsg/main/start.htm
Call (828)264-8226
Monday, June 15, 2009
Special For Father's Day in Chimney Rock Park
Father's Day at Chimney Rock
June 20-21 Chimney Rock Park. Make dad's day extra special by bringing him to Chimney Rock for a fun day of hiking and rock climbing. We'll even make it easy for you - by one regularly-priced adult ticket and dad's ticket is free.
Go to:
http://www.chimneyrockpark.com/events/docs/OnlineCouponSpecialDealFatherDay09.pdf to download this special coupon. Coupon must be presented to the Ticket Plaza at the time of purchase. Valid June 20 and 21, 2009.
June 20-21 Chimney Rock Park. Make dad's day extra special by bringing him to Chimney Rock for a fun day of hiking and rock climbing. We'll even make it easy for you - by one regularly-priced adult ticket and dad's ticket is free.
Go to:
http://www.chimneyrockpark.com/events/docs/OnlineCouponSpecialDealFatherDay09.pdf to download this special coupon. Coupon must be presented to the Ticket Plaza at the time of purchase. Valid June 20 and 21, 2009.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Mount Jefferson State Park Education Hike
June 14th Mount Jefferson State Park Picnic area. Meet at 4pm.
Come discover the world of rocks,plants and flowers at the park.
Amphibolite is a set of minerals that typically forms at a specific range of temperature and pressure and makes this particular area soil less acidic and allows
plants and trees to flourish in this region.
336-246-9653
Come discover the world of rocks,plants and flowers at the park.
Amphibolite is a set of minerals that typically forms at a specific range of temperature and pressure and makes this particular area soil less acidic and allows
plants and trees to flourish in this region.
336-246-9653
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Lake James to Remain Low in July
Water levels will be low through early July 2009, due to the Duke Energy dam construction project. Boat access is closed during this time. Also if there is a lack of rainfall, the swim area will be closed on short notice.
Visit http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/alerts/main.php for more info.
Visit http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/alerts/main.php for more info.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Update at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain - Guests get a glimpse of what the finished Top Shop will look like. The look of the Top Shop changed a lot in May as the walls are beginning to go up and the floors are in on all three levels. Masons have begun putting the rock face on one small section of the first floor as a sample of things to come, and the entire site is buzzing with a sense of progress being made after a long, cold winter.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
Author Danny Bernstein book-signing at Chimney Rock's National Trail Day
June 6 Chimney Rock Park. As part of National Trails Day on Saturday, Danny will be signing copies of her book at Cliff Dwellers from 2-4pm. At 3pm, she'll discuss her hiking adventures across North Carolina and beyond. You'll have an opportunity to ask her about her favorite hikes. In Danny Bernstein's Hiking North Carolina's Blue Ridge Heritage she lists 66 day hikes, ranging in length from one to thirteen miles.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Blueridge Parkway 75th Anniversary Activities
75th Anniversary website for The Blueridge Parkway
The Blueridge parkway celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2010. Get involved as a visitor or participant with the activities and events.
Visit the new site: http://www.blueridgeparkway75.org/events - Join us on an extraordinary journey through the stories of this remarkable route and the region through which it passes.
Discover the opportunities the 75th Anniversary presents for us all! To have WNC events become part of the 75th calendar of events go to - http://www.blueridgeparkway75.org/events/plan-an-event/.
The Blueridge parkway celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2010. Get involved as a visitor or participant with the activities and events.
Visit the new site: http://www.blueridgeparkway75.org/events - Join us on an extraordinary journey through the stories of this remarkable route and the region through which it passes.
Discover the opportunities the 75th Anniversary presents for us all! To have WNC events become part of the 75th calendar of events go to - http://www.blueridgeparkway75.org/events/plan-an-event/.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
New River State Park Tour- West Jefferson
New River State Park’s Visitors Center is open every day
New River State Park’s Visitors Center is open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out and enjoy touring the exhibit hall or watch a short video about the park. Call for information about scheduled programs: 336-982-2587.
http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/neri/main.php
New River State Park’s Visitors Center is open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out and enjoy touring the exhibit hall or watch a short video about the park. Call for information about scheduled programs: 336-982-2587.
http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/neri/main.php
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Hiking Mount Jefferson - West Jefferson
Mount Jefferson Nature Hike - West Jefferson NC
June 6 Picnic Shelter at 2:00 PM Hike with a park ranger and discover the natural world of Mt. Jefferson.
For more info visit: http://www.ashechamber.com/documents/JuneProgramsPSA-09.pdf
June 6 Picnic Shelter at 2:00 PM Hike with a park ranger and discover the natural world of Mt. Jefferson.
For more info visit: http://www.ashechamber.com/documents/JuneProgramsPSA-09.pdf
Monday, June 1, 2009
THREE MOUNTAIN MADNESS-Bike Ride to Hanging Rock State Park
May 30 - 13th Annual Bike ride from Armfield Civic and Recreation Center to Sauratown, Hanging Rock State Park and Pilot Mountain State Park.
Call: (336) 368-2012.
www.3mountainmadness.com
Call: (336) 368-2012.
www.3mountainmadness.com
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