Leatherwood Mountains Late Summer Newsletter
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Try the New Zipline in the NC Blue Ridge Mountains
Leatherwood Mountains Resort is excited to announce our new zipline near Boone, NC. Experience the thrills of a zipline adventure through the NC Mountains at our Blue Ridge Mountain Resort. We are best known as an equestrian paradise excited to now have a new activity for our guests to enjoy. Whether you’re an experienced rider or a beginner, Leatherwood Mountains Resort Equine Center caters to all skill levels with scenic trails, boarding services, exciting events, guided trail rides, and riding lessons provided by knowledgeable staff.
The accommodations at Leatherwood Mountains Resort are designed to provide peak comfort while immersing guests in the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains. We also have a premier rental program for folks looking to make a lucrative investment in their vacation homes. Once the Blue Ridge Mountains enter your soul, you will always be longing to return!
3 Reasons to Zipline Through the NC Mountains
Face Your Fears While You Zipline Through the NC Mountains
A zipline adventure through the Blue Ridge NC Mountains can be a scary but rewarding experience. Whether you have a fear of heights or just want to gain some confidence, ziplining can be a great way to learn how to overcome your fears. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is important. It is a great way to become more adaptable, better resist negative stress, and gain confidence in your abilities.
Minimal Fitness Is Required for Ziplining
There’s nothing quite like being in the great outdoors to lift your spirit. Spending time in nature has many cognitive benefits, like nurturing child development, improving working memory, boosting your ability to focus, increasing mental flexibility, and decreasing stress. However, many of the most exhilarating outdoor activities require a certain fitness level. Although ziplining is not suitable for everyone, it doesn’t require the physical skills of many other outdoor activities. You can sit back and take in a bird’s eye view of the NC Mountains as you zipline through the mountainside.
Bond With Friends and Family on Your Ziplining Adventure
Leatherwood Mountains Resort is delighted to offer unforgettable vacations in our NC mountain cabins to couples looking for romantic getaways, families wanting to provide their kids with memories they will treasure forever, and friends wanting to become closer. The importance of human connection and bonding with our loved ones is something we can’t let slip away. You can bond with your loved ones as you all face your fears together on a thrilling zipline adventure through the NC mountains.
Book your ziplining adventure at Leatherwood Mountains Resort!
Leatherwood Mountains Summer Newsletter
Experience a Hidden Gem of Blue Ridge Mountain Resorts
Leatherwood Mountains Resort is a hidden treasure of Blue Ridge Mountain resorts and is surrounded by so many thrilling natural and man-made wonders to explore. Whether you are looking for romantic NC getaways or a memorable family vacation, the Blue Ridge Mountains are calling to you to come to experience their charm. Leatherwood Mountains Resort has a premium selection of cabins that skillfully mix the finest modern luxuries with the unmatched natural beauty of the great NC outdoors to host your stay.
3 Reasons We’re a Hidden Gem of Blue Ridge Mountain Resorts
1. There Are Bigger Cities To Explore Nearby
Leatherwood Mountains Resort is a charming paradise hidden away in the Blue Ridge Mountains foothills. However, there are plenty of bigger cities nearby that tend to be more expensive to stay in. We are a hidden gem among Blue Ridge Mountain resorts, surrounded by endless opportunities for adventure.
Blowing Rock, NC, is a little over a half-hour drive from Leatherwood Mountains Resort and features many thrilling attractions we outlined in another blog post, The Top Things To Do in Blowing Rock, NC. Visit The Blowing Rock, one of the oldest natural attractions in North Carolina, or Mystery Hill, where the laws of physics behave a little weirdly. Boone, NC, is also just around a half-hour drive away and is the ideal place for a hiking adventure. If you are up for a road trip, Asheville, NC, is around an hour-and-a-half-long journey. Asheville is known for its lively art scene and breathtaking architecture.
2. We Are an Equestrian Paradise
The Leatherwood Mountains Resort Equine Center is a serene equestrian paradise and a big part of what makes us a treasure among Blue Ridge Mountain resorts. Enjoy the outdoor horseback riding ring, 60 boarding service stalls, and a lighted and covered horseback riding arena. Sign up for one of our top-notch horseback riding training lessons. Or watch one of our shows that have featured stars like Julie Goodnight.
3. Experience the Blue Ridge Mountains in a Private Home Rental
Leatherwood Mountains Resort has an incredible selection of spacious and luxurious cabin rentals with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the comfort of your cabin’s balcony or hot tub, you will find tranquility, inspiration, and a true sense of wonder that transcends mere words. No experience can match what staying in one of the Blue Ridge Mountains resorts feels like.
Book your trip to Leatherwood Mountains Resort today for an experience you will never forget!
Experience the North Wilkesboro Speedway All-Star Race
Although NASCAR hosts races all over the U.S., only the North Wilkesboro Speedway is large enough to host their annual All-Star Race. Participants can only qualify for the All-Star Race by winning a NASCAR championship, Spring Cup race, or one of the past All-Star Races. The All-Star Race is on May 21, but there are fun events all week long. Read this guide by Leatherwood Mountains Resort to learn more about the All-Star Race 2023 schedule.
Leatherwood Mountains Resort is among the premier North Carolina mountain resorts nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take a gander at our luxurious home vacation rentals with breathtaking views. If you are among the many souls who can’t leave our equestrian paradise behind, you can invest in a vacation home. Leatherwood Mountains Resort offers an exceptional rental management program and over 35 years of experience in welcoming travelers to the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains.
The North Wilkesboro Speedway All-Star Race Schedule
All-Star Friday
Get the party started on Friday, May 19, 2023, with All-Star Friday. Watch the stars from the Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Cup Series return to the track after almost 27 years. You will also be able to enjoy country music performances from the Grammy-nominated band Midland and the multi-Platinum-certified Chase Rice.
Tyson 250
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, you can watch the Tyson 250. Watch the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks during their return to the North Wilkesboro Speedway.
The North Wilkesboro Speedway All-Star Race
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, is the event you’ve all been waiting for. The North Wilkesboro Speedway All-Star Race will be an event you won’t want to miss!
Get Your Tickets to the NASCAR All-Star Race 75th Anniversary
In 1947 William H.G. France realized that something needed to change with stock-car racing if it would become the professional sport we all know and love today. Thanks to his vision, what started as a small Southeastern activity has now become one of the most popular professional sports in the world. Don’t miss the NASCAR 75th All-Star Race season at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Get your tickets today!