The Best Local Driving Tours to Experience Autumn’s Beauty

When it comes to ways to enjoy the colors of autumn that annually blanket Western North Carolina, a scenic driving tour is a beautifully tranquil option. The vast expanse of forested terrain along Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills makes it one of the best places in the Eastern United States to…

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Guys Need Weekends Too

Guys' Weekend. It doesn't get enough credit. While it's true that women tend to do more planning of activities for their weekend outings, men do actually enjoy more things than wolfing down burgers and nachos while yelling at sports players on a big screen tv - they generally just don't like to plan…

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Morse Park Sensory Trail

On the agenda today: a picnic of senses to fill your belly. Making your way around the curves of Lake Lure, there are a number of sights, sounds and smells you’ll pass; depending on which season you visit. During the summer you’ll hear the giggling sound of children as they splash into the lake from…

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Your Small Town Shopping Guide

With so many retail therapy options - Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills can be a consumers oasis! From specialty retailers to the general stores that have diverse items, you’ll not only find everything you need but view sweeping mountain landscapes that are gorgeous and serene along the way…

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