Appalachian Ski Mountain
Appalachian will be skiing through Sunday, April 11th, the Sunday after Easter Sunday, 2010. The upcoming projected season would begin at Appalachian’s traditional Friday before Thanksgiving opening on November 20th, and will last 142 days excluding Christmas.
“We recognize that Easter is an important family holiday and want to accommodate vacationing families throughout the Southeast region, offered General Manager, Brad Moretz. “We believe this will be the longest scheduled ski and snowboard season in the 48 year history of North Carolina skiing. “
The plan for a season of this length is a result of Appalachian’s annual commitment to improvements in its snowmaking capability. Appalachian will continue to make snow through the week after Easter 2010 to offer its guests the best quality experience and snow surface possible.
Appalachian Ski Mtn. has the greatest snowmaking capacity per acre of any ski area in the Southeast region.
Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is located in Chimney Rock Village near Lake Lure in the NC mountains. Just 25 miles southeast of Asheville, NC, the Park is nestled in Hickory Nut Gorge adjacent to the towns of Lake Lure and Bat Cave. The Park welcomes leashed and vaccinated pets.
Privately owned by the Morse family for more than 100 years, Chimney Rock was acquired by the state of North Carolina in 2007 to become part of a larger state park dubbed Chimney Rock State Park. Currently, the 1,000-acre Chimney Rock is the only part of the state park open to the public.
Chimney Rock, the 535-million-year-old monolith for which the Park is named, is considered one of the most iconic sites in North Carolina. From its top, you’ll soak in the 75-mile panoramic views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. We’ve made the views easily accessible to all with our 26-story elevator built right inside the mountain.
Grandfather Mountain Winter Pic
Clouds freeze on the top of the Mountain and cover the Swinging Bridge with rime ice.
Grandfather Mountain is:
•Elevation 5,946 ft above sea level
•The Mountain is privately owned and is operated as
•a scenic travel attraction
•a globally recognized nature preserve
Golden Romance Sweepstakes
Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Foothills near Lake Lure, the Rutherford County community of Golden Valley once lured fortune seekers with the promise of instant riches. Today, people fall in love with this area for its spectacular views, unmatched privacy, and the exquisite romance of these ancient mountains and lakes.
Now, you and your Valentine can win a romantic four-day trip to this magical area, complete with a three-night stay in a fully furnished mountaintop home, an aerial tour of the region’s lakes, mountains, and towns, and a 90-minute massage for two!
The winner receives:
•Three nights at Golden Valley Getaways’ Summit Lodge, a luxurious 4,000-square foot cedar log home with stunning mountain views and an extensive set of amenities
•A romantic flight tour of Rutherford County’s scenic wonders, including Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills. You’ll also get lunch at the infamous 57Alpha Café, and a beautiful “NCFlyPorts” gift basket
•A 90-minute traditional Swedish Massage for two at Lake Lure’s Rumbling Bald Resort and Spa
•A $50 shopping voucher
•A $500 travel voucher
Hurry! The sweepstakes ends February 28, 2010.
Click here to enter.
Boone, NC
Boone is the county seat of Watauga County, Ashe’s southern neighbor. Whatever your pleasure you can enjoy four real seasons filled with natural beauty, man-made art, outdoor recreation, festivals, shopping, picnicking or whatever lowers your blood pressure. Come visit us and find our own personal pleasure in the High Country.
Blowing Rock, NC
Blowing Rock is only 3 square miles yet is home to more than 100 shops, about two dozen restaurants, and nearly 20 hotels and inns. Blowing Rock was just named “Prettiest Small Town in North Carolina” in a poll of in-state travel professionals and writers. In 2008 Blowing Rock was named a “Favorite Southern Destination” by readers of Southern Living.
