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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Chimney Rock State Park Guided Walks

September 19, 2014 Wild Mushroom Walks in Chimney Rock Park Mushrooms can be found popping up all over Chimney Rock in the summer and early fall, especially after rainfall. Enjoy a casual Friday hike seeking a variety of fascinating fungi along the Four Seasons or Great Woodland Adventure trail. Meet by Grady's Animal Discovery Den in the Meadows - limited to 20 participants, first come basis. This event is included with the Park admission.

Chimney Rock State Park is named for a 500 million-year-old giant granite monolith overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge. Visitors are awed by the breathtaking view that spreads 1200 vertical feet beneath them and 75 miles across the Carolinas. The now state owned park encompasses 1,000 acres offers the best of the mountains in one place with spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of special events and much more.

Get links for local lodging, dining and information on the Chimney Rock NC Visitor Guide

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Antiques and Collectibles this weekend in West Jefferson

September 19 - 20, 2014 Olde Time Antiques Fair Celebrate Old Town History and Heritage in a festival-like setting in Historic West Jefferson. The event features booths from locals and the general region selling antiques and collectibles. Various businesses, restaurants and Farmers Market in downtown will be participating in this event as well.

Musical entertainment will be part of the celebration with Stephen Freeman as Elvis on Friday, from 6-8 PM. Bring the whole family for a fun retrospective trip back to the "good ole days". Event times are Friday from 1-8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM-5 PM.

Learn more about West Jefferson NC HERE.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Mountain Song Festival this weekend in Brevard

September 12-13, 2014 9th Annual Mountain Song Festival held in the beautiful covered, open-air auditorium by the lake at Brevard Music Center. This foot-stomping, banjo-picking celebration of bluegrass and newgrass music will feature Steep Canyon Rangers, O'Brian 3 and Carolina Chocolate drops.

The event supports the Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County and has become a premier southeastern festival drawing 5000 music lovers annually.

Get links for local information on the Brevard NC Visitor Guide.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Mountain Spirits: Live Music this weekend at the Classic WIne Seller

September 12, 7 PM at The Classic WineSeller, 20 Church Street in downtown Waynesville NC - Enjoy Mike Pilgrim on the mandolin, Don Mercz on guitar and Drew Kirkpatrick playing "Gypsy Jazz" live this Friday night along with all the usual Wine Seller food and beverages. The Tapas and small plate fare begins at 4 PM. $10 per person food minimum.

September 13 beginning at 7 PM dine to the music of recording artist Richard Shulman, composer-pianist with standards as well as original songs. Reservations are recommended.

Find complete local visitor information on the Waynesville NC Visitor Guide.

The Blue Ridge Parkway at 469 miles long is the nation's longest scenic rural parkway. Now 70 years old it is administered by the National Park Service and host to approximately 20 million visits annually. It connects the Shenandoah Valley National Park with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. Along the route are opportunities for lodging, dining, camping, hiking and simply enjoying breathtaking views from easily accessible overlooks and picnic areas. For additional information visit :The Blueridge Parkway Association

The River Arts District is open year around with the opportunity to meet artists in their studios. Schedules are available online. This unique area along the French Broad River is home to more than 165 artists with working studios located in 18 turn-of-the-century industrial buildings. The artists of the River Arts District welcome you into their studios to talk with them, see their latest artwork, watch demonstrations, and experience for yourself the magic hidden inside the time-worn factories and warehouses along the French Broad River.

Chimney Rock Park is named for a 500 million-year-old giant granite monolith overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge. Visitors are awed by the breathtaking view that spreads 1200 vertical feet beneath them and 75 miles across the Carolinas. The now state owned park encompasses 1,000 acres offers the best of the mountains in one place with spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of special events and much more. Chimney Rock NC

The National Scenic Byways Program is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. The program is a grass-roots collaborative effort established to help recognize, preserve and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. Since 1992, the National Scenic Byways Program has provided funding for almost 1500 state and nationally designated byway projects in 48 states. The U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizes certain roads as All-American Roads or National Scenic Byways based on one or more archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities.

Tsali Recreation Area is an outdoors lover's paradise. Probably the most popular features of Tsali Recreation Area are the 39 miles of trails suited for mountain bikers and horse-back riders, as well as hikers. The 4-loop system offers a variety of landscapes. You can climb 1-foot wide rugged paths or travel flat, well-beaten roads. The four trails--Right, Left, Mouse Branch, and Thompson Loops--meander through mixed pine and hardwoods on a peninsula stretching into Fontana Lake. Near Bryson City NC and Robbinsville NC.