The publication has given attention to WNC many times, including coolest towns for summer vacations, most beautiful drives and strangest attractions this year alone. A new list, honoring nine towns as ...

What to do in Blowing Rock, NC "Blowing Rock is named for a geological formation where wind currents from the Johns River Gorge blow vertically, often forcing light objects thrown from the rock to ...

The Blowing Rock attraction itself deserves more than just name recognition. This geological wonder has drawn visitors since 1933, making it North Carolina’s oldest tourist attraction. The observation ...

Of the seven towns on the WorldAtlas list, four are located in WNC, including Sylva, Bryson City, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock. What to do in Sylva WorldAtlas called Sylva a "charming getaway." ...

The Blowing Rock Attraction, for its part, which offers stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in all directions, has always benefited from its proximity to the parkway. So when the parkway closes ...

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — The severity of the damage out west depends on where you live and even then, destruction varies widely as many look to rebuild—another challenge some business owners are ...

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — “Business is down 60-70% behind last year’s numbers,” says Blowing Rock mayor Charlie Sellers. ... The temporary shuttering of nearby attractions like the Blue Ridge Parkway and ...

Some North Carolina towns are popular tourist destinations. TheTravel says retirement is a different story for many.

Blowing Rock offers several things: A quaint downtown, a quirky roadside attraction, a cool mansion seen in “The Green Mile” and fun places to eat.

Blowing Rock, NC is a charming mountain town perfect for visiting in spring or fall with its historic downtown, scenic parks, and unique attractions. My Perfect Summer Road Trip Route in North ...

Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina announces the purchase and permanent protection of a 326-acre parcel of land in Blowing Rock that contains the headwaters of the Johns River and is ...