Watch the alphabet come to life when Tweetsie Railroad transforms into the magical world of Letterland, May 5-7 and May 12-14. The popular child-friendly phonics program helps children learn their ABCs by transforming the park into a fun, engaging and…

Local business owners gather at a “check collection celebration” to benefit the Middle Fork Greenway. Photo by Jesse Wood   By Jesse Wood Fifty five businesses and seven individuals raised $48,350 during the Easter Weekend fundraiser on behalf of the Middle Fork Greenway…

It’s all aboard! Tweetsie Railroad is set to pull into the station on Friday, April 10 for another exciting season filled with Wild West adventure for the whole family. Plan your visit to enjoy a ride on Tweetsie’s legendary steam…

The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum is looking forward to revealing its latest exhibition, “Millhands/Handmade,” which will take a look at the South’s vast textile history — from the growth of industrial mills and their effect on southern families,…

Grandfather Mountain visitors can now purchase park admission tickets online. The new online ticketing option, which launched Monday, allows visitors the convenience of buying tickets ahead of time — and the advantage of taking a “shortcut” into the park on selected…

Courtesy of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Johnson Farm barn The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation grant will pay for a new roof to stabilize the Johnson Farm barn at Peaks of Otter in Bedford County. Posted: Monday, April 6, 2015…

With the men’s Final Four set for college basketball, I’m rooting for Michigan State. You’re right, I couldn’t name the Spartans coach or top player, but I know Michigan has some country I like more than the other states with…

April brings a new season’s fresh air. And fresh beer. April has been declared N.C. Beer Month by the state’s Division of Tourism and – perhaps more important – the N.C. Brewers Guild. This is the third year craft brewers…

Posted: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 5:11 pm | Updated: 5:14 pm, Wed Apr 1, 2015. Evan Matsumoto column: Beer month gets underway BY EVAN MATSUMOTO ematsumoto@hickoryrecord.com Hickory Daily Record HICKORY, N.C. — The spring sun leaked into my bedroom Wednesday…

Blowing Rock has a full schedule of beer-related events and promotions during NC Beer Month in April, all part of the state-wide initiative to highlight the local craft brew industry. New events for 2015 include the Blowing Rock Brewing Bivouac…