Hot Springs Celebrates the French Broad River

April 30 - May 2 Hot Springs North Carolina. 13th Annual French Broad River Festival This annual festival has grown steadily from a one night benefit party on the banks of the French Broad to an all weekend family festival featuring some of the best music in the area and a number of outdoor events in celebration of this beautiful river and setting. Festival begins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Proceeds from the festival will be donated to American Whitewater and the new Hot Springs Community Learning Center.

Interstate 40 in Western North Carolina Re-opened April 25

The stretch of Interstate 40 in Western North Carolina that has been closed by a rockslide since October opened Sunday, April 25, at 6 p.m.

Work will continue in the area through the summer as crews complete stabilization efforts – including the installation of rock bolts and anchor mesh – at five additional sites. Both eastbound lanes are open; however, one westbound lane will be closed for about three miles  READ MORE...

Mountain View Cabins near West Jefferson

RUGBY CREEK CABINS   3 Cabins with  1-2 bd, 1 bath and long range mountain views. Full kitchens, jacuzzi/hot tubs, TV& DVD, gas/charcoal grills, ALL linens. PET FRIENDLY. BRING YOUR HORSE or rent one! Secluded settings only 20 min. from West Jefferson near the base of Grayson Highlands State Park. $100-$140 nt, $780 wk


RUGBY CREEK ANIMAL RESCUE (RCAR) A nonprofit Animal Rescue organization - adopt rescued animals or make donations.

Lodging for Alumni Weekend

Blue Ridge for Rent -  Boone North Carolina and surrounding areas. 90+ Luxury Blueridge Mountains Rentals with mountain views, pools, fireplaces, WIFI, hot tubs & all amenities. Large or multiple units for Groups, Weddings, Church Retreats, Reunions. PET FRIENDLY. $99-$1000 nt, $250-$5000 wk

Alumni Weekend in Boone

April 23-25, Boone North Carolina.    Spring Alumni Weekend   an all-new Spring Alumni Weekend experience on the weekend of April 23-25, 2010! The Appalachian Alumni Association, along with various arts, athletics, and academic groups, welcomes back all Appalachian State University and Appalachian State Teachers College alumni for a wonderful Boone weekend!  Events will be capped off by an all-new Spring Alumni Banquet and reception, held at the Holmes Convocation Center

Annual Spring Festival in Sylva

April 24   Downtown Sylvia North Carolina.  Greening Up the Mountains Festival    This annual Spring festival, named for the way spring creeps up the mountain sides, began over a decade ago as a celebration of Earth Day. The festival has evolved into a community celebration of Spring with a 5K run, artisans, community organizations, children’s activities, environmental education groups, Youth talent contest and much more.

Vacation on a Mountain Farm in Maggie Valley

EMERALD GATE FARM. Maggie Valley North Carolina. Vacation on a 13 acre mountain Farm! 3 bedroom 3 bath, PET FRIENDLY-bring your horse and ride into the Park. Mountain and pond view from the wrap-around deck. Trout ponds and hiking trails on property. WIFI. Fresh eggs, fruits, veggies. $185nt, $970wk

Maggie Valley Motocycle Rally

April 23 - 25, 11AM - 11PM, Maggie Valley North Carolina.  Thunder in the Smokies   Motorcycle rally with bike games, bike shows, vendors, live music, fire dancers, aerial dancers, cash prizes and free Sunday morning pancake breakfast and church. Hosted by Handlebar Corral Productions.

Riverfront Cabin in Bryson City

NANTAHALA RIVER LODGE.  Bryson City North Carolina. Unique riverfront cabin on the Nantahala River perfect for Families, Friends, Fishermen. 1400 feet river frontage, privacy, quick access to attractions. Luxury one-of-a kind accommodation with world-class fishing. 3 bds, 3 baths, fireplace, sleeps 8. $275-$400 nt, $1800-$2050 per wk

Dagger Shootout in Bryson City

April 17 - 18   Bryson CIty North Carolina.     Dagger Freestyle Shootout & Demo Days   In 2010 the Shootout is one of the first events in the National Freestyle Points Series, promising even more big-air tricks on the Nantahala wave. Add our beginning-of-season sale, Demo Days,for one great weekend.

This weekend at RagApple Lassie

April 16-17, RagApple Lassie Vineyards, 3724 Ragapple Lassie Lane, Boonville - near Mount Airy North Carolina. Walt's Wine Down Fridays with all glasses of wine  $4.00 except Hobson's Choice and Evening Sunset at $7.00. Plus, get an extra 5% case discount - Friday's only on all case purchases or get 5% discount on bottle purchases in multiples of three. Wine Club Members can choose either a free glass of wine or their choice of a pack of cocktail napkins.


From noon to 6PM On Saturday Mood Swingz returns. Taste the award winning wines of RagApple Lassie while listening to everything from old vocal jazz classics like Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald to  Beach tunes and classic pop; from oldies and Jimmy Buffett to Van Morrison. while tasting the award winning wines of RagApple Lassie! Noon to Six!
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The Wine Studio offers free tastings

Each Saturday from 12-6pm, The Wine Studio of Asheville, 169 Charlotte Street, Asheville North Carolina. Saturday tastings at The Wine Studio create a learning experience with each tasting and to equip you with tools you can use to best describe what you like (and perhaps more importantly, what you don’t like!). Maps about where the grapes are grown and discussions of how the wine is made and the inspiring stories behind its production are included. Aroma wheels are handy so participants can begin to describe what is perceived. http://www.winestudioasheville.com/index.html

Asheville Luxury Mountain Vacation Rentals

Asheville North Carolina - Find  Luxury Mountain Vacation Rentals and Asheville Cabins. An exceptional selection of the finest vacation home rentals in the Asheville NC area. Whether you choose to stay in a captivating Blue Ridge Mountain chalet, a Smoky Mountain log cabin, an elegant downtown loft or a luxury vacation villa located at the center of Historic Biltmore Village.

These vacation rentals offer spectacular mountain views, hot tubs, fireplaces, WIFI (wireless Internet), pool tables, pet friendly rentals and more.
Find more Asheville vacation rentals and cabins on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide

Mountain Cabin in Bryson City

STONEWOOD CABIN  Bryson City North Carolina. Stonewood Cabin is filled with character, convenience and charm. Equally suitable for couples, family or friends. PET FRIENDLY & kid friendly. Great location nestled on the side of a mountain only 2 miles to the Nantahala River and close to area attractions. 2BD 2BA plus sleeping loft - can accommodate 8 people. $100 - $150 night, $700-$875 week for this charming mountain cabin.

Whitewater Event this weekend in Bryson City

April 4-5, Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), Bryson City North Carolina. US Junior Team Trials This competitive whitewater event is for paddlers under 18. The top 3 to finish go on to compete in the Junior World Championships. Nantahala Outdoor Center, 800-232-7238