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Watch “A Weekend in Tryon”

VIDEO: A Weekend in Tryon on NC Weekend PBS visited the town of Tryon, N.C. for the weekend. Take a video tour of all things Tryon, broadcast in June 2023, to discover Tryon’s myriad of arts, shopping, attractions and equestrian activities. Better yet, come see for...

Featured Natural Attractions to visit at the First Peak

The First Peak of the Blue Ridge is a rural area filled with beautiful natural attractions – from waterfalls and wineries to scenic mountain drives and hiking. Here’s a list of some of our favorites, with links and information to help you discover more...

This Week at the First Peak – Events for Oct 28-Nov 3, 2020

This Week’s Events Quick View: Happy Halloween! Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2020. We have several chances for the kiddos to have fun – and the grownups, too – so get...

First Peak Videos: Your Guide to Fall

October 2016 – 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...

The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour in Saluda is Steepest, Fastest in U.S.

[Saluda, NC] Green River Adventures, a tourism-based guide service, launched The Gorge, the steepest, fastest canopy tour in the country. Reserve your Zip Line Canopy Tour. The Gorge, which opened in June 2013, features 11 zip lines, a sky-bridge, and 3 rappels in...