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Tryon’s Nina Simone receives recognition in 2018
In 2018, some much-deserved recognition has come to Nina Simone, born Eunice Waymon in Tryon, N.C. in 1933. The world famous jazz singer known as the High Priestess of Soul was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April, 2018. Her…
read moreSneak Away to Small Town Comfort
Known as a cool summer resort area in the late 1800s for those living in the heat and humidity of the low country, the small towns of Tryon, Saluda and Columbus are a year-round treat for travelers today. F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway…
read moreGreen River Gamelands
Thousands of visitors journey to Western North Carolina each year in search of backcountry adventures, and many find their heart’s desire in the Green River Game Lands, 14,000-plus acres of pristine wilderness in Polk and Henderson counties….
read moreFirst Peak Videos: Your Guide to Fall
We spent a week exploring fall fun at the First Peak of the Blue Ridge. You’ll find six of the videos on this page, so be sure to scroll down and watch them all, plus watch The Orchard Inn’s cooking demo here! We talked about scenic…
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Wow! Here's a rare closeup view of the 2 visible sections of Shunkawauken Falls - you can see them from a distance while driving on I-26W at Exit 67 in Columbus, NC. You can also get a closer look at the upper section via a scenic driving loop on a winding residential road. firstpeaknc.com/businesses/shunkawauken-falls/ Nice footage Blake.Is!!
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The falls just after a big spring rain storm
We are thrilled that The Gorge Zipline is part of USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards. Please use the link below to vote today and every day until April 22. Tell your friends! They are moving up the list - and deserve it! Oh, and if you haven't been yet, come see Saluda, NC and the country's steepest, fastest zipline!
Vote - The Gorge - Best Aerial Adventure Park Nominee: 2019 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards
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The Gorge: Vote for your favorite zipline or aerial adventure park in the U.S.!Hi everyone - please continue to vote daily so The Gorge Zipline will stay in the top ten!
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So this happened today in front of the First Peak Visitor Center (Feb 7, 2019)! A sneak peek at spring!
