Lazy Bear Lodge Lake Lure

10/11/2026

So glad the rain from Hurricane 🌀 Isaias wasn’t worse …

10/08/2026

Great info!!

How to Safely Scare a Bear...

What should you do if you discover a bear close to your home or hanging around someplace not safe for bears?

In the great outdoors, the guideline is to leave bears alone. But around our homes and communities, the most BearWise thing you can do is teach the bear it is not welcome.

Bears typically avoid people whenever possible, but easy access to garbage, bird seed, pet food and other food sources can attract bears.

Scaring the bear can temporarily stop unwanted behavior and give you time to remove or secure attractants such as food, trash, recycling, BBQ grills, pet food, compost, birdseed, and more.

4 Safe Ways to Scare a Bear:
1 - Assert your dominance
2 – Make noise
3 – Shoot paintballs
4 – Use motion-activated Devices

6 BearWise® Hazing Rules:
1 – Never approach, corner or chase the bear.
2 – Stand in a safe place (bring kids and dogs inside).
3 – Be sure the bear has an escape route, away from you.
4 – Stop hazing when the bear runs away or climbs a tree.
5 – If the bear approaches, do not run. Use bear spray.
6 – Be careful. Any hazing is done at your own risk.

Learn how to safely scare (haze) a bear and keep them from coming back: bearwise.org/keep-bears-out/scare-the-bear

Thanks for being BearWise and helping keep bears wild.

09/15/2026

08/10/2026

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On Friday, September 4th the North Carolina Apple Festival kicks off a fun-filled Labor Day Weekend in Hendersonville, NC with four days of fresh apples, homemade treats, live music, crafts, family activities, and one of the area’s biggest annual celebrations. Running through Monday, September 7th, the 80th festival takes over downtown Main Street with a Street Fair featuring fourteen Henderson County apple growers selling fresh-picked fruit along with c***r, apple butter, fried pies, cakes, donuts, slushies, and other favorites. Apple growing has been part of Henderson County’s story since the mid-1700s, and today the county produces about 80% of North Carolina’s apple crop. Visitors can also shop arts and crafts booths, enjoy festival food, and catch live performances at the Entertainment Stage in front of the Historic Courthouse. Kids can head to the Family Fun Zone for rides, inflatables, and games. The festival draws more than 250,000 visitors each year, making downtown especially lively throughout the weekend. Everything wraps up Monday afternoon with the King Apple Parade, featuring floats, bands, youth groups, fire trucks, and other entries rolling through downtown for the festival’s traditional Labor Day finale.

08/10/2026

🍂 Who's ready for FALL in Downtown Rutherfordton? 🍂

The countdown is officially on!

The 2026 Hilltop Fall Festival returns to Historic Downtown Rutherfordton on Saturday, October 3, and we're already counting down the days.

🍁 More than 135 vendors
🚗 The Annual Car Show
🚓 Shop with a Cop Law Enforcement Car Show
🛍️ Local shopping
🍔 Great food
🎶 A full day of small-town charm and fall fun

There's just something special about spending a crisp October day walking Main Street, discovering local artisans, catching up with friends, and making memories with family.

Now we want to hear from YOU!

👇 What's your favorite part of the Hilltop Fall Festival?
• Finding that perfect handmade item?
• The food?
• The car show?
• Seeing friends from across the county?
• Just enjoying Downtown Rutherfordton in the fall?

Share your favorite Hilltop Festival memory or tell us what you're most looking forward to this year!

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Rutherfordton

Tag someone you're bringing with you! 🍂❤️

07/11/2026

Really great info about ongoing road closures due to damage from Hurricane Helene

07/05/2026

Chimney Rock History ❤️

07/05/2026

If you wanna “take a hike” ….🥾🌲

If you're looking for a peaceful outdoor adventure while visiting Lake Lure, make time to explore Buffalo Creek Park, just down from Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure!

* 2191 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746 *

The park offers:
~ Miles of scenic hiking trails
~ Picnic tables for a relaxing lunch or snack
~ Gravel parking lot
~ Exceptional views of Lake Lure, Bald Mountain Lake, and Youngs Town of Black Mountain
~A pet-friendly environment (please keep dogs on a leash)

The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.

While work continues to fully restore all of the trails following Hurricane Helene, the natural beauty of Buffalo Creek Park is truly extraordinary. And on these warm summer days, doesn't Buffalo Creek look especially inviting?

Whether you're an avid hiker, nature photographer, or simply looking for a quiet place to enjoy the outdoors, Buffalo Creek Park is well worth a visit.

For trail information and park details, please visit the following link: https://www.townoflakelure.com/parksreclak/page/buffalo-creek-park-partial-reopening

For questions, please email [email protected]

Town of Lake Lure, NC

07/05/2026

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06/11/2026

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Did you know you can rent kayaks right here at Lake Lure Tours? 🚣‍♀️ Kayak rentals start at 11 am and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note: rentals are only available for walk-up guests and cannot be reserved in advance.

Stop by, grab a kayak, and make the most of your day on the lake!