NC Mountain Traveler

29/11/2023

Just a few things going on in the High Country this Holiday Season 🎄

27/11/2023

Congrats to this wonderful vineyard

On the banks of the Watauga River, a mountain winery turns customers into friends.

27/11/2023

26/11/2023

Who’s going?

26/11/2023

Thank You Christmas Corner

26/11/2023

One of my happy places

25/11/2023

Next Saturday, Dec 2nd! Breakfast with Santa returns as a fundraiser for our Preschool. Part of the Banner Elk Small Town Christmas weekend. Get details: https://bannerelkpresbyterian.org/breakfast-with-santa/

25/11/2023

24/11/2023

From my Instagram page

23/11/2023

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21/11/2023

*** 2:53pm - 1 lane of 105 at the bridge is open according to Watauga County Fire Marshal Shane Garland. Expect continued backups in that area for quite sometime. *** 1:44pm - Hwy 105 is shut down at Broadstone Road due to falling rock. Traffic is being detoured, expect these delays throughout the afternoon.

21/11/2023

So fun

I hope you are as excited about Christmas as Parks and Recreation is! Blowing Rock Parks & Recreation is excited to hold our Annual Lighting of the Town Festival! The Festival will include Carnival Games, Santa Claus, Live Music, Hayrides, and much more! Below is more information:

Friday, November 24th:
Pictures with Santa- 12:00-3:00
Games- 1:30
Hayrides- 2:00-5:00; 5:45-7:00
Live Music- 2:30
Lighting of Town- Approximately 5:30

Saturday, November 25th:
Parade- 10:00AM

21/11/2023

You're invited! We cordially invite you to our Holiday Party this year at ! 🎄

What: Our 2023 Holiday Party & Year-end Wrap Up

When: December 14th, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Where: Rhode’s Motor Lodge 1377 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607

Cost: Free, but RSVP’s are requested.

Why: ✨ Because magic happens when entrepreneurs come together. ✨

Rhode's will be serving handhelds throughout the evening that showcase their unique menu inspired by Southern Appalachia (you're going to want to stick around for dessert!). Drinks will be available for purchase at their retro bar with an ever-changing selection of local craft beer and ciders as well as wine and cocktails ranging from the classics to the reimagined. Plan to support this new local business by buying a drink! 🍸🍺

As a courtesy to our hosts, we kindly ask you to RSVP for this event via the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxGmw3CFobFNICVN4jU0y8sfx5XDLggahhRCVcRl9hejFMKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

19/11/2023

Today vs 4 weeks ago
I can not tell you how upset this made me today. WHY?
I literally felt like crying. I don’t go in your backyard and graffiti.

18/11/2023

Flat Top Manor is beautiful in any season

18/11/2023

If you’re looking for a caterer, Azafran is your peeps

17/11/2023

The new Rhodes Motor Lodge and Canteen in Boone.

17/11/2023

Our sweet garden has been put to rest and ready for the holiday. Blue Ridge Garden Club has 6 gardens throughout Boone and this is our largest one at the Boone Greenway.

14/11/2023

Trophy water fishing company in Tenn is our go to for Fly Fishing!

14/11/2023

Elk mountain riding company is a must when you want to enjoy a scenic horseback trip

14/11/2023

Be sure to checkout Thai foodie for a fun cooking class at your home!

13/11/2023

One of our busiest weeks to date!

12/11/2023

Funny how in 2 weeks the High Country has been spotlighted in national news

Punxsutawney, Pa., has its groundhog, but every autumn Banner Elk, North Carolina hosts the Woolly Worm Festival, in which caterpillars crawl in feats of athletic prowess, the outcome of which is said to predict the area's winter weather. Correspondent Conor Knighton checks out the competition.

11/11/2023

Love this

10/11/2023

This is exciting for Todd

TOOD — The Todd Mercantile has recently opened up under new ownership and is looking to reinvigorate Todd’s hustle and bustle.