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News/Updates & This Week at the First Peak – Events for Oct 9-15, 2024
Oct 9-15 NEWS/UPDATES & EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Oct 9-15, 2024. What a difference a week makes! Thanks to the amazing crews and agencies working around the clock, the First Peak is...
GUIDE: October 2024 Restaurant Info with Hours
GUIDE: October 2024 Local Restaurant Info: Almost every restaurant is open for business following Hurricane Helene – see this list for their hours and view this page of all local places that are confirmed open. We’ll help you find a great spot for a meal...
GUIDE: First Peak Winery Info with Hours
GUIDE: First Peak Winery Info with Hours GUIDE: Local Winery Info Here’s a quick go-to guide for the wine and cider tastings at the First Peak and how/when to visit the scenic venues. You can use their web sites or social media sites for their latest info and...
Springtime at the First Peak of the Blue Ridge
ARTICLE: Springtime at the First Peak of the Blue Ridge One of the great joys of being in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is the beauty of Spring. If you’re weary from being stuck inside during the cold winter months – we have the remedy for you. Immerse...
Watch “A Weekend in Tryon”
VIDEO: A Weekend in Tryon on NC Weekend PBS recently 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...
Watch Green River Cove Trail on NC Weekend
VIDEO: Green River Cove Trail Check out this video on the stunning Green River Cove Trail that aired 2/23/23 on NC Weekend, a program by PBS NC. They give the big picture of the Green River Game Lands, an 18,000 acre area providing hunting, fishing and recreation...
Podcast: Nina Simone’s Childhood in Tryon, NC
PODCAST: Tryon’s Nina Simone: The High Priestess of Soul You’ve heard Nina Simone’s music before. You might not know her by name, but chances are you’ve hummed along to some of her memorable melodies. After a long career, Nina Simone would be recognized...
Watch “The Rural Seed Restaurant” Segment
VIDEO: The Rural Seed Restaurant on NC Weekend Check out this great feature on The Rural Seed Restaurant from North Carolina Weekend on PBS. The video highlights the Columbus, NC restaurant’s dedication to supporting local farmers and musicians for an...
Watch a Tour of Looking Glass Creamery – Cheese, Ice Cream and Cider
VIDEO: Looking Glass CreameryCheck out this great segment from North Carolina Weekend on our own Looking Glass Creamery – making amazing cheese, ice cream and cider on their farm here in the Green Creek area outside of Columbus, North Carolina. This aired on...
Watch a Tour of the Orchard Inn
VIDEO: The Orchard Inn and Spa Check out this great segment from North Carolina Weekend on The Orchard Inn and Spa in Saluda, North Carolina that aired February 10, 2022. Learn more about the inn here and plan your visit! Watch the video below or view the video on...