Your Monthly Travel Guide to
Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills

Endless Summer Keeps Going

In August, we have a trip giveaway, the largest car show in the state, the largest sports festival in western North Carolina, and more!  So keep reading, go to EndlessSummerSeries.com, and then come stay with us!

Nature Travel: Win an Incredible Stay for Four

You can win our trip for four to find yourself Naturally Relaxing in Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills.

Experience luxury by the lake while you stay at the fully restored 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa, Become part of your surroundings with a visit to the breathtaking summits of Chimney Rock State Park .  Boating, fly-fishing, kayaking and scenic horseback riding – all with guided tours – will give you personal encounters with  the natural wonder of Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills. Complete your experience with great shopping and fine dining on us, including restaurants featuring unique menus utilizing the best in local produce.

For prize details, go to FoothillsGetaways.com or VisitNC.com to enter!

Spontaneous Travel: Before the School Bell Rings

There’s time yet for any number of adventures with the kids before school starts – go to our website for information on all things Family Fun.  In KidSenses alone, you will find a  monster’s day, a carnival, and a super garden Saturday.  When we say we believe in an Endless Summer…it goes right up until the school bell rings.  And then a little longer.

Car Travel: Hot Nights, Cool Rides

August 14-15 – Each year, thousands of car lovers cruise in to fill downtown Forest City with their love of all things chrome and rubber in what is arguably NC’s largest car show and part of Endless Summer in Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills. 

Come Friday at 6 PM to experience a Hot Night with music and dancing at Bennett Classics Car Museum.  Then stay for even more Cool Rides as over 500 entries line downtown Forest City, NC from Noon until 10 PM. Forest City has been named one of the nation’s most beautiful downtowns.

For more information, go to EndlessHotNightsCoolRides.com

Sports Travel: The Olympiad

August 27-30 – Endless Summer in Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills continues with Western NC’s largest athletic festival (and the one time a year bicycles can ride to Chimney Rock). The Olympiad is for anyone who wants to keep moving – even if it is to music!

Come experience the 5-Mile Dam Run, regionally-ranked triathlon sprint, or the race to the top of Chimney Rock Park. There’s also kids' festival, dragon boat racing, volleyball tournament, ski show, shag dance, fireworks, and so much more.

Just $10 buys a wristband pass to all standard events, and spectators can watch for free. The Olympiad is a non-profit festival and fundraiser for area charities.

Go to EndlessSummerOlympiad.com to see a great video.

Music Travel: Snuffy Jenkins Bluegrass Reunion Announces Dates - Part of the Season at the Foundation

Just announced -- Mark your calendars for November 7th, 2009.  Headlined by Doc Watson and David Holt, along with NC Banjo legend Raymond Fairchild, the famous Snuffy Jenkins Festival returns with a day-long reunion. Phil and Gaye Johnson and many other regional and local favorites will also perform during the celebration honoring the innovative banjo player, comedian, and Rutherford County native, Snuffy Jenkins.

Rutherford County Arts Council and Isothermal Community College (ICC) have partnered to bring the festival to the ICC campus.  The event is part of the ICC Foundation 2009-2010 season and is sponsored by WNCW.  For details and tickets, go to: snuffyjenkinsfestival.com