It’s a new season!  Come to the mountains and take a trip filled with fresh air and fun.  Pack your outdoor gear and find adventure hiking our trails and mountains, biking or paddling down the rivers Stopping at Banner Elk’s … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas to all of you.  I want to let you know that you staying at the Lodge this year was like getting a present every day, as all of you brought joy to me.  I truly feel like you … Continue reading →

What a great fall!  The leaves this year were spectacular and the weather was also.  The guests seemed to really enjoy all that we had to offer in the NC mountains.  I learned something new from some guest and want … Continue reading →

The mountains are known for the color of the leaves during October.  It really looks like God takes a paint brush and sprinkles all the colors on the Mountains of the North Carolina.  It is really a beautiful array of … Continue reading →

I just can’t believe that fall is here again… seems like we just started summer.   The trees are changing the color of their leaves and the air is now brisk at night.  You may say it is sweater time … Continue reading →

For those that love to hike, I wanted to add a little something special to see… our waterfalls!  While we are not Niagara Falls, we do have beautiful scenery here too.  I thought you might enjoy reading about what we … Continue reading →

Well, the 4th came and went with a Big Bang.  We had a wonderful small town parade with animals, floats and people who wanted to celebrate our wonderful country.  There were many food trucks this year with barbecue, pizza, chicken, … Continue reading →

Last night I went to the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery at Grandfather Mountain.  WOW! It is a beautiful, state of the art facility.  It is located half way up the mountain and is adjacent to the Wildlife Habitats.  It … Continue reading →

If you like enjoying a glass of wine and good music the mountains are the place to be.  Any day here you can find someone playing Blue grass or any other genre you prefer.  I have composed a list of … Continue reading →