The Blowing Rock
- July 20, 2000
- Rated 3 of 5 by
Christian from West Palm Beach, Florida
My husband and I had to stop and check out Blowing Rock for ourselves. We heard about this beautiful rock looking over a valley and the legend of a beautiful Squaw maiden and her brave Cherokee lover. According to the legend the brave Cherokee was torn between his love for the maiden and his duty in the Cherokee tribe. Due to this conflict, he took a leap off of Blowing Rock, plunging to his death. The grief stricken maiden prayed for her lover to return. One day a gust of wind brought her lover back into her arms and since that day, Blowing Rock receives its persistent wind from the valley below. It doesn't matter if you believe in legends or not. This mystical, natural rock and its mystery is enough to attract patrons from all over. There is a garden, an observation deck, gift shop and a cafe' located on the premises. You will also have the opportunity to stand in the exact spot of the legendary leap off Blowing Rock.
From journal Take The High Road to Boone, N.C.