Hemlock Creek Lake Lure

06/14/2025

This beautiful mountain land near Lake Lure is now protected—and our goal is to make it part of the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail. We bought this 49-acre tract as an anchor for future trails that will eventually link to Youngs Mountain, Buffalo Creek Park, W**d Patch Mountain Trail, and Chimney Rock State Park.

We will need to secure more land before we can start building trails. Still, it was a huge opportunity to acquire this property, which is right on the proposed route and ideal for a sustainable contour trail. The land is near neighborhoods on the lakeshore and would likely be developed if we hadn’t purchased it.

We are so grateful for your support and for funding from the NC Complete the Trails program, which allowed us to seize this opportunity! Thank you, North Carolina State Parks and Recreation!

06/08/2025

We’ve got some exciting news… we’re back!

After exactly nine months of recovery since Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is officially reopening to the public on Friday, June 27.

Thank you for all your love and support during our closure. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this reopening possible. It’s been a long road, but we’re excited to have you back on the trails with us soon.

🎫 HEADS UP: Reservations will be required for all guests, including Annual Passholders. Initially, we’ll be open Friday–Monday and space will be limited as we get back up and running. Reservations go live in the coming weeks at chimneyrockpark.com.

Follow us for more important travel updates and info to help plan your visit. We’ve missed you and can’t wait to see you soon!

05/16/2025

️⚓️ FAE NECTAR RE-OPENS ON FRIDAY, MAY 23rd WITH A SWASHBUCKLIN' PIRATE PARTY! ️️⚓️

Join us as we set sail with Nelson’s Blood and our merrie maraudin’ emcee, Cap'N mOss, fer a night of rollickin’ sea shanties and medieval tunes, kicking off at 7PM, and the doors be open at 6PM!

Cap'n Moss' pirate page

Nelson's Blood

Bring yer mates, slap on yer finest eyepatch and parrot, and come stomp, sing, and bellow along like a true buccaneer! Costumes be heartily welcomed but not required — the sea be callin’ all souls, pirate or landlubber alike!

The bar be flowin' with mead, beer, cider, wine, and a bounty of N/A drinks, and there will be tasty grub on deck as well!
This is a FREE event, open to pirates of all ages — and yer sea dogs be welcome too, so long as they be leashed!

️⚓️ Set yer course for Fae Nectar and join the revelry — the high seas await! ️⚓️️

05/16/2025

Family Camp 2025 registration is now open! Join us on August 29-31 for an amazing weekend at Camp Lurecrest with your family!

This year, we have also added a commuter option for families who want to support the local economy by staying in one of our stunning nearby lodging options such as the or .

https://www.camplurecrest.org/camps/family-camp

05/16/2025

River Arts District Art Market in Asheville start tomorrow!
10am-5pm every Saturday

05/10/2025

Pool season is here! We’re excited to welcome our members and lodging guests back as the Trout Stream Pool complex, including the Lazy River and children’s pool, and the Apple Valley Pool, reopen this weekend!

Trout Stream Pool Hours:
• 11am to 8pm (Saturday and Sunday only, beginning May 10th)
• 9am to 8pm (Daily starting Saturday, May 24th)
Please Note: The lap pool at Trout Stream will remain closed temporarily, pending final inspection approval.

Apple Valley Pool Hours:
• 9am to 8pm (Daily starting May 10th)

Important Guidelines for Both Pools:
• Member and Guest passes are required for everyone 12 years of age and up.
• No lifeguard on duty.
• Inflatables are not permitted (PFDs only). Tubes are provided at the Lazy River.
• No outside alcohol or glass permitted.
• Only personal coolers are allowed; all coolers and bags are subject to inspection.

For more information, visit https://rumblingbald.com/get-outside/ -swimming.

PLEASE NOTE: All pools at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure are open to members and lodging guests only. While we wish we could accommodate everyone, our pools are managed and funded by Rumbling Bald residents. To help protect their experience and investment, they are reserved exclusively for residents and our lodging guests. We do not offer day passes to the general public. We truly appreciate your understanding and support during this time.

04/08/2025

Right in Lake Lure!

Soar through the treetops with these top zip-line adventures, guaranteed to provide memorable aerial escapades.

03/30/2025

Every Friday night (as long as it’s not raining… or surprise snowing ❄️😂), locals and visitors gather in Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville to vibe out, drum, dance, and let loose in true Asheville.

🎶 Asheville Drum Circle 2025—where the beat never quits and the spirit always rises.

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