News From The Blue Ridge Traveler

It's Fall Ya'll!

posted 1 week, 1 day ago

The first day of fall is ushered in with questions about leaf color. The good news, all the rain we've recently received will help to develop great color and the next four weeks will determine the depth of those colors.

Finding Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt!

posted 2 weeks, 2 days ago

It's official, September 14th kicks off the 2020 Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt! Celebrate the Beast of the Blue Ridge by participating in a fun activity that includes great prizes.

Happy Labor Day!

posted 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ideas for a fun and safe holiday.

Experience A Labor Day "Safecation"

posted 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Each of us continue to adjust and live within COVID-19 guidelines while enjoying these stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. This week, Gov. Cooper increased indoor and outdoor seating limits, and allowed museums to open. We're happy to announce the re-opening of the Historic Carson House Museum (828-724-4948) and Mountain Gateway ...

Chasing Waterfalls & Safety

posted 1 month, 1 week ago

We're counting down the hours before our weekend begins! We're sharing a list of our area's stunning waterfalls and a word of caution. Yesterday, another visitor to Catawba Falls was seriously injured. That person was climbing the falls, slipped and hit his head on a ...