Blue Ridge Parkway Open

As of Wednesday, October 23, the Blue Ridge Parkway is open between Blowing Rock and Beacon Heights near Grandfather Mountain! Post-Helene assessments have been completed on this portion of the Parkway so it’s now open for safe travel. The Grandfather Mountain attraction is now open as well!

As of November 1st, Grandfather Mountain State Park will reopen along with most trails and campsites. However, the Profile Trail, Profile Connector Trail, and Profile Campsite will remain closed. The Southern Highland Craft Guild will be reopening at Moses Cone Manor as well from 10am-4pm and will remain open until November 30th only closing on Thanksgiving Day.

Elk Knob State Park & Mount Jefferson State Natural Area remain closed at this time.

Ski Season Is On!

While all of the ski slopes in Western NC suffered minor damage during Hurricane Helene, they have all confirmed they will be open by ski season. Blowing Rock's own Appalachian Ski Mountain is slated to open November 22, 2024 - March 16, 2025.

Hometown Heroes!

After the devastation of Hurricane Helene the High Country banded together and worked to help those who lost everything. It was a very emotional time but it was also a time of hope as we saw the strength in our communities. In the wake of the storm, Blowing Rock was very lucky to receive minimal damage. Very quickly, many of our local businesses and our Town departments really stepped up and helped not only in our community but the surrounding areas as well.

Whether it was collecting and distributing resources to places in need, feeding people with no power, or going into the wider community to help, many citizens of Blowing Rock answered the call. We are so proud to be a part of this High Country Community.

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How to Support Local Businesses

Blowing Rock fared better than most during the storm and is currently operating normally. If you would like to come visit us, please do, we just ask that you are conscientious of our neighbors who are still trying to get back on track. If you're looking to support us from afar, or you had to postpone your trip, you can support our local businesses by buying gift cards or shopping online.

Coming Up

Tweetsie Christmas Continues

Nov 29 - Dec 30

Enjoy over 1 milllion twinkle lights and an open air train ride at Tweetsie Christmas! Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.

Tweetsie Christmas

Holiday Stroll

Dec 13

Shop downtown Blowing Rock from 4-8 pm and enjoy a town full of Holiday Cheer! From carolers to Santa himself there will be plenty to experience this magical evening!

Holiday Stroll

Appalachian Ski Mountain

New Years Eve Extravaganza

Dec 31

Join App Ski Mountain for a night of snow sports, breakfast food, and fireworks. Ring in the new year on the slopes or on the ice then enjoy a firelight skiing spectacle.

NYE at App Ski

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