ROAD CLOSURE NEAR BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Inn on Mill Creek

Each Wednesday, between now and the end of June, Highway 226 and Highway 226-A North heading from the Inn on Mill Creek to the towns of Spruce Pine and Little Switzerland will be closed.

HAPPY HONEYMOON

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Inn on Mill Creek

As mentioned in a previous post, this time of year is absolutely perfect for celebrating anniversaries and weddings in the flower-full Black Mountains of Western North Carolina. [Just yesterday, we went for a hike along Bernard Ridge above the Inn and were overwhelmed by thousands of blooming mountain laurel all around us. The wildflowers here are amazing!]

NORTH CAROLINA BIRDING TRAIL MOUNTAIN REGION OPENS JUNE 25

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Inn on Mill Creek

The Goldfinches eat breakfast at the same time as our guests
[photo taken through our office door screen]

NC ARBORETUM HAS A NEW WEBSITE

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Inn on Mill Creek

The last of our irises put on a show

CONGRATS! AND BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY OPENS AT CRAGGY GARDENS

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Inn on Mill Creek

[Since we didn’t post on Thursday, today is double-header Saturday]

KIVA UPDATE

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Inn on Mill Creek

Marcos, small business entrepreneur

TWO UPCOMING LOCAL FESTIVALS

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Inn on Mill Creek

Two events this weekend — the North Carolina Gold Festival and the Honey Bee Arts and Crafts Festival — will celebrate the local traditions that make our area of Western North Carolina unique: