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Celebrate “WinterFest” this coming weekend

January 23, 2012 by Tom · Leave a Comment

Join the Village of Blowing Rock January 26-29 and celebrate the fun side of winter at the 14th Annual Blowing Rock Winterfest! From the Chili Challenge to WinterPaws, from the icy Polar Plunge to WinterFeast, there’s something for all age groups at Blowing Rock Winterfest.

Shop with Blowing Rock Merchants
Dine in their cozy restaurants
Free Hot Chocolate & Hayrides
… Wine Tasting & Auction
Bonfire
Ice Carving Competition

We have rooms available so why not come up for a night or 2 for some fun? Deede & I are going to the John Cowan concert Saturday night…this will be the 3rd or 4th time we’ve seen him in live concert ( such a great singer & guitarist ) & he’s recently been playing bass for The Doobie Brothers. For more information visit www.blowingrock.com.

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Huge snowfall excites skiers

December 22, 2009 by Tom · Leave a Comment

Last weekend 12 inches to 24 inches of snow fell ( depending on one’s elevation )over the High Country, a huge launch to this winter’s ski and snow tubing season. Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain and Appalachian Ski Resort ( near Blowing Rock ) are now in full swing. Sugar & Appalachian are 30 minutes from the Baird House bed and breakfast inn. Hawksnest, located in Seven Devils, has the longest snow tubing park on the East Coast and is 25 minutes from the Baird House. According to a local reputable weather forecaster Valle Crucis and surrounding area will have more snow this year than last year with projections of upwards of 90 inches. The town of Boone is a short 15 minute drive from the inn. A common question people ask is ,” do we need a four wheel drive vehicle ?” and the answer is “not really” . Since tourism is the #1 industry here the county does an excellent job of cleaning the roads.
Make your plans now to visit our beautiful area !