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Mother’s Day In The Mountains
Mothers are special and we know that, and we know that we should celebrate what they do for us more than one day out of the year, but tomorrow is their day. A day where a mother should feel super special and appreciated for all that she does on a day to day basis that does not even get noticed! If it were not for my mother I would not be here today and you probably would not either, and yes we know not all mothers are the same and there are plenty of mothers that probably do not deserve a special day, but we are going to focus on the positive!
We here in the mountains love our mothers and we think that they should be celebrated on a daily basis, but we fall short on that task. So this Mother’s Day be sure to spend time with your mother and enjoy the beautiful weather, maybe go for a hike or pack a picnic lunch (do not let your mother pack it) You make the plans and make sure the day is as little stress on your mother as possible!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there!
Wildflowers of the Smokies
The sun is warming and waking the earth. Light new greens are giving way to tiny explosions of color. Wildflowers are now dotting the sides of hiking trails a
nd scenic roadways. The purples of periwinkles and violets, and the yellow of trout lilies are make it worth coming out of winter’s long hibernation. With the warm spring rains that we had all last week, now is the perfect time to plan a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. See the most visited national park in all its springtime glory.
Want to make a blooming weekend out of it? Check out the cabin rentals that Yellow Rose Realty has to offer. Feeling more adventurous? Makes plan to hike and camp by visiting the park’s website.
Knobscorcher
This Friday the weekend warriors will meet to pedal it out at the 2015 South Eastern Regional Championship. Dubbed the Knobscorcher, this race will take place at Tsali Recreation Area located just outside of Bryson City and is #3 in this SERC race series. These trails border the shore of Fontana Lake and the edge of the Great Smoky Mtn National Park. The views are beautiful, if you have time to look up. The race is open to all ages and skill levels. No pre-qualifying required. Races are Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th.
For more info about this race series, visit www.goneriding.com.
Community Jam
Are you learning how to play a stringed instrument and looking for somewhere to sit in? Got a couple old-time tunes in your heart that you love singing along too? Maybe you’re just looking for some old time music to tap your toes to?The Marianna Black Library, in downtown Bryson City, hosts a Community Music Jam on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. The jam goes from 6pm-7:30pm in the library or, weather permitting, on the front lawn of the library. All unplugged instruments, vocalists, and listeners welcomed. The jam is facilitated by Larry Barnett who starts things off by calling out a tune and its key signature for the group to play together. From there, everyone on the circle will have a chance to lead the group in a song of their choice. Open to all levels of musicians.
Marianna Black Library, a member of the Fontana Regional Library, is located in Downtown Bryson City at the corner of Academy and Rector. For more information or driving directions call the library at (828) 488-3030. This program received support from the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment of the Arts, which believes a great nation, deserves great art.
Getting Outdoors
A new business opens their doors today in Bryson City, NC. While Bryson City Outdoors did exist last season as a standup paddle board rental company, this year they made dreams a reality with an actually brick and mortar location. Expanding from just paddle board rentals into a full outfitter’s store, Bryson City outdoors aims to help you and your family get outside and enjoy the beauty of the Great Smokies.
The building itself was an amazing transformation to watch. Their love and respect for the outdoors really showed. A lot of thought went into the renovation of the old pawn shop on the corner of Everett St and Main St in downtown Bryson. Using as many locally sourced and reclaimed materials as they could, the environmental impact was low. Read more about the entire project here.
So stop in to say hey! They have a little bit of everything for the outdoor lovers. Maybe all you need is info, they can help with that too. Brett, Ben, and Dwayne are all avid adventurers and are ready to help you get out on the trail….or the river.
Music on Tap Concert Series
Nantahala Brewing Company is the hub for live music in Bryson City, NC and April’s lineup is looking pretty good. Music on Tap is a concert series that starts in the spring and keeps us on our dancing feet until fall. The taproom has plenty of room for cutting a rug. So come shake a leg, or just sit and tap your feet while you enjoy one of their many tasty brews.
Music on Tap lineup for April 2015
Friday, April 3 – Productive Paranoia
Saturday, April 4 – Steph Stewart & the Boyfriends
Friday, April 10 – The Liz Nance Trio
Saturday, April 11 – TBD
Friday, April 17 – OGYA World Music
Saturday, April 18 – Shane Meade & the Sound
Friday, April 24 – Ravenhill
Saturday, April 25 – Through the Hills
Easter Train Ride
The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad will be celebrating Easter with the Peanuts gang. April 4 & 5th hop aboard the Easter Beagle Express. The train departs from the depot in Bryson City at 11am and follows along the Tuckasegee River into Dillsboro for a 1.5 hour layover on Friday and a 2 hour layover on Saturday. The longer layover on Saturday gives train guests a chance to hang out for Dillsboro’s famous Easter hat parade. Activities on this ride include an on-going Easter egg hunt, crafts, temporary tattoos, coloring sheets, snacks with Snoopy, and more. Don’t forget your camera, as there will be lots of great photo-ops. And remember to call ahead for reservations as seats are limited and tickets go fast.
Call 1-800-872-4681 for reservations.
Mountain Pose
The mountains are a peaceful place to escape the noise and bustle of the big city. Sometimes the stresses of work are hard to leave behind. Need some help letting your shoulders down so you can fully enjoy your time here? Then after checking into your cabin, make your first stop the Nurture Wellness Clinic. The mountains can offer a mental and physical retreat. The clinic is located in Bryson City, surrounded by the beauty of the Smoky Mountains.
They offer Hatha yoga for any level on Monday nights 5:30-6:30, Tuesday mornings 9-10, Wednesday nights 5:30-6:45, and Friday mornings from 9-10. Go join them for a class on Friday, we can’t think of a better way to start the weekend off right. Walk-ins are welcome. Individual classes are $10, cash or check only.
Not sure about yoga? The clinic also offers massage and acupuncture. Take some time for yourself. You deserve it.
Trail Magic Weekend
This weekend will mark the first day of spring. In celebration, Nantahala Brewing Company will be releasing a Trail Magic Ale. A term used by long trail hikers, “Trail Magic” refers to little moments or gifts that they may encounter after a long day of hiking. Something to brighten the day for these path worn travelers, and the Trail Magic Ale Releases do much the same. After a long cold winter, spring emerges and so does the ale.
Trail Magic Ale #10 will be a Tropically Hopped Abby Ale Aged with Plums. Sounds good to us. The first keg will be tapped tonight, Friday, March 20th at 6pm. Bottles will be available for $15 each at the taproom starting at noon on Saturday. And if the beer isn’t enough to get you there, maybe the music will be. The brewery’s Music on Tap series is underway, with music starting around 8:30pm tonight and Saturday night. Tonight taking the stage will be The Freeway Revival. This band has played the brewery before and always packs it out. An amazing blend of rock n roll and southern soul. Then tomorrow, Saturday March 21st, they’ll have Fritz Beer & the Crooked Beat. This is a fun rockabilly style trio that plays great original music. His bio starts out, “Fritz Beer writes and sings down-to-earth, spirited, songs about good-hearted people who sometimes go astray.”
Looks like it’s going to be another good season here in Bryson City. Getting spring started right.
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