Beech Mountain NC to Host Porsche 928 Rally June 5, 2010

Beech Mountain to Host Rally for Porsche 928s on June 5

By Craig Distl 04.MAY.10 Beech Mountain, N.C. --

Fans of the Porsche 928 can witness the nation’s largest gathering of this powerful sports car on Saturday, June 5, atop Beech Mountain. The 13th annual Sharks in the Mountains rally, hosted by 928 Specialists of Spruce Pine, will attract a fleet of more than 100 cars. These unique Porsches are called “sharks” because their front profile resembles that of a shark.

David and Jeannie Roberts, owners of 928 Specialists, invite sports car fans to visit Beech Mountain for this special event, beginning with a 10 a.m. “park in” of all participants. This takes place in the central business district of Beech Mountain in front of Town Hall.

“We have an ideal setting right here at the top of the mountain. Car owners can use our parking area and visitors can come through and see these cars,” said Beech Mountain town manager Randy Feierabend. “It’s also an opportunity to get people up here in June so they can see how beautiful our mountain is in summer.

”The front engine V8 Porsche 928 is a lesser known model in the Porsche stable. There were only 60,000 made over a 17-year period and there aren’t many left.

“To see that many 928s at one time is rare,” said David Roberts. “This is one of only two such annual events of this size in the United States, and ours is the biggest and oldest. If you’re a car person and like classic cars, it’s quite a sight to see.

”Roberts said folks are welcome to stroll along the isles of cars and chat with owners.

“Porsche 928 owners are some of the most down to earth folks you’ll find,” he said. “They love to talk to about their cars and are happy to expose others to the Porsche 928.

”After spending the day in the town of Beech Mountain, the group departs in grand style with a 5 p.m. parade that follows the route of the former Beech Mountain Hill Climb race and continues down the mountain to Banner Elk.

“It will be a parade of more than 100 beautiful sports cars driving through town,” said Feierabend. “Even if you’re not a fan of the Porsche 928, it will still be cool to watch.”

For more info, visit BeechMtn.com or call (800) 468-5506.

Porsche 928 Photo from Wikipedia

Hawksnest - The Newest Zipline in NC's High Country

Hawksnest Resort in Seven Devils, NC has always been known as a skiing destination until last year... They switched over entirely to Snow Tubing.....now they have added the longest Zipline on the East Coast.... over 2 miles of zipping!!

At the Hawksnest Zipline, you can ride 13 different cables taking you through the trees, over creeks and even over snow tubers during the winter months. Make sure you try the SuperZip cable that is over 2500 feet in length and over 200 feet high.

The zipline course is set in the middle of some of the best views in the High Country. Zipline riding is an exciting and safe experience for the entire family; children must be 5 years old to ride. In addition to being the largest zipline course on the east coast they are a great value.

The course progresses in length and speed. Professional guides accompany each group of riders, providing advice and safety tips along the way. According to the guides, the first-timer’s tentative step off tower number one into nothingness is soon replaced with their exclamations of “whoopee.” The learning curve is quick, the guides said.

Check the great rates at Hawksnest Zipline. Please call ahead for updates and reservations. Tour TimesTours start at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. Reservations are required. No single person tours, must be 2 zipliners for tour. You can buy your tickets online at the Hawksnest website or call us at 828-963-6561 or 800-822-4295.

Tour Rates

Ride the first 6 cables and SuperZip cable
$65

Ride 12 cables
$65

Ride 14 cables and SuperZip cable
$90

Hawksnest is located just off Hwy 105 between Boone and Banner Elk NC..

2058 Skyland Drive Seven Devils NC 28604

1.800.822.4295 828-963-6561

From Interstate 40 take Hwy 321 North or Hwy 221 North to Highway 105. You'll see the sign at the entrance to Seven Devils. Just follow the signs up the mountain.

Info and Photos from HighCountryPress.com and http://www.hawksnest-resort.com/

Also check out our trip to ScreamTime Zipline near Boone NC

Linville Caverns NC

Linville Caverns is located in Western NC outside of Marion ---- just a short drive from Beech Mountain NC. While visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, take a little time to visit this spectacular display of God's handiwork....

For centuries, the marvels of Linville Caverns were unknown to man. In the early 1800's a fishing expedition headed by Henry E. Colton, of eastern NC, were astounded to see fish swimming in and out of what appeared to be rather solid rock. A small opening in the mountainous terrain allowed them to enter the subterranean recess that is still home to native trout in an underground stream.

The cost for a visit to Linville Caverns is really a bargain...... Just $7.oo for Adults, $5.50 for Seniors(62 & older) and $5.00 for Children (Ages 5-12) Children under 12 are F*r*e*e

The Caverns are open daily in June, July and August from 9am - 6pm.

Find more info - Linville Caverns ~ 19929 US 221 North ~ Marion, NC ~ 28752 800~419~0540 828~756~4171 info@linvillecaverns.com

Linville Caverns photo by Salem Elizabeth on Flickr

Visit Beech Mountain's "Buckeye Recreation Center" For Lots of Fun !

When you visit Beech Mountain NC, you will have lots of activities to choose from, golf, hiking, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing or sledding.... but you might just want a little something extra to do.....

IF so, check out the beautiful new "Buckeye Recreation Center" on Grassy Gap Creek Rd in Beech Mountain NC.

The Buckeye Recreation facility is top notch with friendly staff to help if needed.. With over 22,000 square foot, there is certainly something for everyone..

1. Indoor Basketball or Volleyball


2. Fitness Room with state of the art Nautilus equipment


3. Indoor Tennis-Call for reservations 828-387-3003 $5/per hr-Residents $7/hr -NonResidents


4. Living Room to relax or check email on the Wireless Internet Connection


5. Kid's Playroom


6. Tennis Ball Machine

Hours of operation at Buckeye Recreation Center are

Mon - Sat 8:30am till 8:30pm Sunday 12-6pm

Click here to find the fees for resident and non-residents..

Directions: Buckeye Recreation is located at Buckeye Lake on Grassy Gap Creek Rd. Follow Beech Mountain Parkway(main road into town by Fred's Store, etc) to Pine Ridge Rd and follow it until it becomes Grassy Gap Creek Rd. Buckeye will be on the right.

For more information contact

Buckeye Recreation at

206 Grassy Gap Creek Rd.
Beech Mountain, NC 28604
Phone: (828) 387-3003
Fax: (828) 387-4103
Email: buckeyerec@townofbeechmountain.com

Ski Beech Opens 11/22, Sugar Mtn & Hawksnest Are Open Now!

Great News for SNOW LOVERS ! After getting several inches of natural snow on Beech Mountain, Ski Beech is now prepared to open on Saturday 11/22/08. they also have added a tubing run this year. SNOW TUBING ON BEECH HAS RETURNED !


Ski Beech - Opening Day - 11/22/2008

Opening weekend, November 22 and 23, our slope tickets will be at weekday rates, and for the following week, our mid-week specials will be in effect, including half price adult day tickets on Tuesday, $25 adult day tickets on Wednesday, and Ladies Day on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. We will be skiing day session only as our season begins with plans for night skiing to start later in December.

Sugar Mountain NC currently has 7 slopes and 3 lifts open. Go, have a great day of skiing or riding. We have a man-made packed powder surface. Summit #1 lift is in operation to the top of our 1200-foot vertical, servicing Northridge, Switchback, Load Off, Upper & Lower Flying Mile. We also have Easy Street and Magic Carpet open serviced by the Brown lift and the Magic Carpet conveyor lift.

Night skiing will begin this Thursday, November 20th at 6pm!Regular week-day rates will apply.

Sugar's 10,000 square foot outdoor ice rink is scheduled to open on Saturday, November 22, 2008, weather permitting. Season passes are still a great deal. Plan to spend your Thanksgiving at Sugar. For one low price of $109, you can ski or ride the four days of Thanksgiving weekend. Turkey Treats are available through November 23rd at 4pm.

Hawksnest Ski Resort is also open - Seven Devils NC!
Hawksnest expands! As a leader in snow tubing, Hawksnest has taken our snow tubing to new levels of fun. Hawksnest’s expanded snow tubing operation will make it the biggest snow tubing operation on the East Coast.

Hawksnest's Snow Tubing resort will now have 4 different areas to snow tube with 20 lanes of fun, lanes will be 400 – 1000 feet long and 2 moving carpet lifts to take you back to the top. Hawksnest has 100% snowmaking and lighting on all lanes to provide the best possible conditions and fun for the whole family. Also, don't forget to enjoy our Coffee Bar, Carolina BBQ and Pizza before, during and after your tubing session!

Tubing Photo Courtesy of http://www.skibeech.com/


Plan your skiing trip to the NC mountains and rent our 5 bedroom luxury Beech Mountain vacation home. It's close to all the snow and skiing action..