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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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We love Tryon - now we can show it with these great t-shirt designs. Pick one up and help out the Tryon Downtown Development Association, who have done such a great job at making downtown Historic Tryon beautiful and full of music and events.
Let's see... how does that saying go? Dance like nobody's watching? Except when Gigi Dover & Eric Lovell play in Tryon, NC at Summer Tracks, it would seem that it's 'Dance like everybody's watching!' We had a great time Friday night. Come out to @Rogers Park Amphitheater for the next shows July 12 and 26. firstpeaknc.com/events/ Explore Tryon
Morris the Horse is enjoying a beautiful summer evening overseeing things in downtown Tryon. Live music from Huckleberry's Tryon filled the air while the beautiful flowers and sunset views made for a gorgeous evening. Explore Tryon.
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!!
On the many occasions I have cause to drive "up the mountain" I point out this majestic water fall cascading down the mountain. It's no more than eight miles from our Landrum home and soon the trees will fill out with their spring foliage and most of the falls will be obscured from view. Outstanding footage. It never gets old!🌄
