Talk:Blowing Rock, North Carolina
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• Sbmeirow • Talk • 07:05, 7 September 2012 (UTC)
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The following text moved from an article listed on Wikipedia:Cleanup in November 2003, then titled Blowing Rock (which is a now disamb, its content having been divided into Blowing Rock, North Carolina and Blowing_Rock_(land_feature). The italicized passages have been added (generally with rewording) to the articles indicated; those left in normal face may be appropriate in other articles.
The town of Blowing Rock dates from the last years of the nineteenth century and began as a resort destination. The town's elevation of 3500-3600 feet above sea level provides a cool relief to the summer heat compared with temperatures a relatively few miles away "down the mountain." [Foregoing to
Two state parks are nearby, Moses Cone State Park and Julian Price State Park. These areas provide camping, canoeing, and hiking opportunities. The Blue Ridge Parkway, famous for its scenic beauty, is located minutes from the town. Shopping ranging from the quirky and unusual to upscale. Outlet-type shopping is also available.
The town's high altitude in the Blue Ridge Mountains results in chilly winters with frequent snowfalls from December through April. [Foregoing to Blowing Rock, North Carolina.] Snow skiing is available nearby. Ice storms are possible in the cooler months. [Foregoing to Blowing Rock, North Carolina.] The area is famous for the beauty of its autumn leaves. Peak leaf time varies from year to year but generally falls around October 15-22. Springtime in Blowing Rock is cool and generally pleasant. Summer temperatures are typically in the 70's with cool nights. Rainfall is moderate. Thunderstorms are occasional and rarely severe. [Foregoing to Blowing Rock, North Carolina.]
Coordinates for Blowing Rock are approximately 36º 08' 06" North latitude by 81º 40' 40" West longitude. [Geographic coordinates differ slightly from the US Census values that are used in
Most essential services are availavble in or near Blowing Rock. The town is located approximately eight miles from
Moses Cone Estate
If anyone knows which county the Moses Cone Estate is in, could you please add the appropriate category to Commons:Image:Moses Cone estate.jpg? Thanks. - 00:19, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
- Done. - Ken Thomas (talk) 02:40, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
Watauga County NC —Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.82.206.234 (talk) 21:48, 20 January 2010 (UTC)
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