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This Week at the First Peak – Events for July 9-15, 2025
July 9-15 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from July 9-15, 2025. Our small town summer fun continues – head this way for the 62nd Annual Coon Dog Day in Saluda on Saturday – a fun and...
GUIDE: July 2025 Restaurant Info with Hours
GUIDE: July 2025 Local Restaurant Info: We’ll help you find a great spot for a meal – use the First Peak Restaurant Guide to get the latest hours and information. Each restaurant has its own page here on our web site so you can see what they’re all...
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...
GUIDE: We Welcome You to Visit – Here’s How
STATUS & GUIDE: How to Visit the First Peak of the Blue Ridge in Spring/Summer 2025 and beyond. Welcome back to the First Peak of the Blue Ridge! Your day trips and overnight stays are so important for our local businesses. Our small towns of Historic Tryon,...
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...