Alpen Acres is 1/4 mile of the Blue Ridge Parkway, between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina. We offer comfortable quaint motel rooms and a cozy mountain chalet as well as: a heated outdoor pool, spacious recreational grounds, free wireless internet, coffee makers, hairdryers, cable TV, complimentary coffee and light breakfast fare. Our guests can also benefit from discounted tickets to Tweetsie Railroad and Grandfather Mountain. Family owned and operated. Alpen Acres is Blowing Rock's best kept secret! www.alpenacres.com
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
White Water Rafting Adventurers in North Carolina!
Burrowed in the Appalachian Mountains is the captivating city of Boone, North Carolina. Home to beauty throughout the year, Boone prides itself in scenic adventures for any type of traveler, and springtime is no exception. This awakening of the mountains brings many exciting opportunities in water sports, including canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing.
Professional excursions offered along the exhilarating Watauga River are of the best-kept secrets of Boone, North Carolina.
The Watauga River is 60 miles long and runs between western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, starting at the slopes of the distinguished Grandfather Mountain.
The river is filled with a rich history and even richer opportunities.The Cherokee once inhabited the land around what is now the Watauga River, "watauga" meaning "beautiful water" in Native-American terminology. What an appropriate name for a natural attraction that draws voyagers from all over. The Watauga region is also home to revolutionaries. The British Proclamation of 1763 forbade any settlement west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, but the colonists wouldn't stand for it, and therefore created an alliance and assisted in the westward development of the United States.
Amongst all this American history, a modern challenge awaits. From taking on the British to taking on the river, some of the best national rapids reside on the Watauga. Rafting has grown in popularity over the years, offering both a fresh challenge for avid thrill-seekers and a laid-back activity for beginners. Class I, II, and III rapids are open to the public below Lake Watauga, and Class IV and V rapids are available above the lake. A spectrum of difficulty is at your disposal. There is nothing quite like floating peacefully down a river, your fellow comrades next to you, when all of a sudden you're tossed around, descending a rapid, shouting commands, and all the while bonding in a way you've never experienced.
Merging serenity with adrenaline, white-water rafting can be a thrilling and rewarding experience. Conquering a rapid is a feeling like no other, and a good river guide will make sure your encounter is nothing less than memorable. A practical day-trip when staying at a local lodge or retreat in Carter County, Tennessee, make this springtime an extraordinary endeavor. Relax in a hospitable lodge or a rustic cottage before setting out on your invigorating expedition. This is fun for you or bring a whole group! A good lodging retreat house can arrange a facilitator from Boone, NC to lead your group rock climbing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, or caving during your stay!
The mountains in Boone, North Carolina are coming out of hibernation, so why shouldn't you?
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