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What to do and where to go in Lake Lure, North Carolina
Look Up By Larkin Hammond
What you will see when you look up from your phone. Kids playing. Dogs napping. Mom and Dad sitting in the sun enjoying the day.
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Pontoon boats going by full of family & friends out to watch another beautiful sunset. Wake boarders and surfers learning new tricks.
Letter from the Editor: Another remarkable season has passed and a new one has just begun.
People talking to neighbors.
Life is good if you just look up.
Lots of changes are happening around the Lake – a new permanent school building; Tryon Equestrian Center is in full swing; an enthusiastic Chamber of Commerce; the expansion of The Lodge on Lake Lure; and our City Manager has moved on and is missed, just to name a few. It is funny with all these changes lake life still goes on the way it has for years. Lake Lure is still a hidden paradise and a great place to raise a family part-time or all year round. So stick around, enjoy the four seasons of the lake and see what we have to offer. Remember to support our troops, and salute the flag of the United States. God bless America! Larkin Hammond, Editor
PUBLISHERS Working in Paradise, Inc.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sonya Brown
EDITOR Larkin Hammond
MARKETING COORDINATOR Liz Brown
Copyright 2016. All rights reserved, no duplication without prior written approval from publisher.
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Lake Lure Tour Dinner Cruises to Larkin’s on the Lake Your adventure starts when you depart from the Washburn Marina located just around the bend from the Beach at Lake Lure. The cruise will take you to parts of the lake most visitors don’t have the opportunity to explore. Your guide will show you points of interest around Lake Lure such as where the classic movie Dirty Dancing was filmed. You will hear about the legends and lore that have made Lake Lure a place visitors come back to time and time again. The boat then heads to Larkin’s On The Lake for your meal. Larkin’s offers creative, contemporary cuisine, along with the best stocked bar and wine cellar in the area including local micro beers on tap all served by an attentive staff. After your meal you board the boat and the cruise ends back at the marina where it started. Dinner cruises depart April through October Friday and Saturday evenings. Time of departure varies with the time the sun sets that day. Adults $25 for the cruise only, the cost of the meal is not included. This cruise is for adults only unless booked as a private charter. A minimum of eight passengers is required for the cruise to depart. Just before sunset you will re-board the boat head out to the center of the lake to watch the sunset behind the mountains surrounding the lake. A champagne toast is available through the restaurant, simply ask your server to arrange it. Please contact Lake Lure Tours 828-625-1373 to confirm departure times for the dinner cruise and to make reservations. For more information, visit our website LakeLure.com or call Toll Free: (877) 386-4255 Phone: (828) 625-1373
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Group tours are available. Located across from the Lake Lure Inn. * Cost of dinner not included in price of tour
Larkin’s Themed Nights Larkin’s on the Lake invites everyone to be a part of our special themed nights. From buffets to coursed dinners, we’ve got the perfect night ready for you!
Local’s Night at Larkin’s
Larkin’s Wine Tasting Series
Local’s Nights are once a month from September to May. Fellowship among locals and regulars over a creatively themed buffet is a must-attend event!
Our themed Wine Dinners create the perfect evening of food and wine pairings. Tickets only $35 per person. Call 828.625.4075 for reservations.
Mexican Fiesta September 16
Lets Get Healthy January 18
Potluck Dessert & Halloween Celebration – Best Dessert Wines February 8 Costume Contest & Creepy Food Luck of the October 31 Irish & Saint Pattys Day Triva Thanksgiving March 1 Feast & Canned Food Drive Orient Express November 17 April 5 Christmas Local Fair & Dinner & Farm to Table Holiday Triva May 12 December 1
Grilling Wines for Dad June 17 Obscure Grapes & Food July 21 Tapas August 19 Let’s Do Bubbles September 23 Blind Tasting October 13 Banfi November 4
Fireplace Wines December 9 New Year, New Wines January 6 Best of the Best February 3 Lets Go Outback March 10 Napa Valley April 14 90+ (Points) Wine Tasting May 3
Seafood Wednesdays
First Wednesday during the Summer
June 8, July 6, Aug. 3
Seafood Wednesdays include a HUGE buffet of chef’s fresh seafood creations.
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Need to Know for Fun on the Lake
Handy Numbers Lake Operations Dean Givens – Director Office: 828-625-9983, Ext. 501 Cell: 828-447-7430 Emergencies 911 Lake Lure Beach 828-625-8877 Lake Lure Marina 828-625-1373 Town of Lake Lure Municipal Office 828-625-9983 www.townoflakelure.com Remember: All boat permits are only valid for the current calendar year. That means you have to renew it every year before using your boat on the lake.
Simple Rules for a Great Day on the Lake • For starters, your boat permit has to be displayed on your boat • Remember, a ‘no wake,’ (idle speed) is required when you are: – In any of the lake’s coves – Within 75 feet from shore – Within 75 feet of other boats – Within 100 feet of a public safety boat while emergency lights are in use – No wake is also required from 7 pm to 7 am October through April and from 9 pm to 7 am from May through September.
FAQ The significant costs associated with operating Lake Lure, including dredging costs, are covered by lake-specific revenues from boat permit fees, tour concessions and fines. General property taxes are not used in lake operations. Although all citizens and property owners benefit from the lake’s beauty and value, the direct costs are borne by those who use it.
• We’re very proud of our lake. Please don’t litter or feed the geese and other waterfowl. Neither are good for the birds or the lake. • Only two people at a time can be towed behind any boat and both must wear, you guessed it, a PFD. • T hey may not like it, but when they’re on your boat, children under 13 have to wear that life jacket, also known as a PFD, or “personal flotation device.” • Only beer and wine are allowed on your boat. No fortified wine or spirituous liquors. All NC Laws pertaining to public consumption of alcohol will be enforced. Please don’t trespass on private property, docks or boathouses. • Are you in a rented boat or one supplied with your rental home? Sorry, but your permit does not allow any towing, skiing or tubing. However, local water skiing services are available. Once your boat is underway, everyone must stay inside the boat and its railings. • Remember to use your docking lights only while docking your boat. • For the safety of everyone, no swimming from town owned land or in the Washburn Marina Bay. o n t h e l a k e ~ 2 0 1 6 /2 0 1 7
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Points of Interest & L
Comprising 800+ acres, Lake Lure is three m and three miles east to west from the bridge to Fishing Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, fishing is encouraged. Just keep these things in mind:
1. Broad River 2. Town Hall Boat Permits 3. Morse Park 4. Flowering Bridge
5. Lake Lure Public Beach
8. Main Channel
9. Snug Harbor Cove 6. Tryon International Equestrian Center 10. Garner Cove 11. Tryon Bay 7. Grey Log Cove 12. Tryon Bay Cove
• A valid North Carolina fishing license is required • Children under 16 are exempt For a list of NC fishing regulations, visit: www.ncwildlife.org
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• Year round fishing & fishing guide services
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• Lakefront & lake view restaurants – #28
16. Lake Lure Dam 17. Sunset Cove
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Our Lake at a Glance
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hiking around the lake
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Scenic Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Lure The rushing sound of water is mesmerizing and one of mother nature’s most amazing creations. Our area is blessed with this magnificence and you can explore the natural wonders of waterfalls with these six scenic waterfall hikes. Our list covers some of our favorite falls within an hour of Lake Lure and they are in order of proximity to Lake Lure Town Center. We’ve included highlights of the hike and the breathtaking falls you will see. For complete trail reviews, photos, videos, GPS tracking maps and more, visit www.aroundlakelure.com.
HIKING DISTANCE: HIKING DISTANCE: 1 Hickory Nut Falls– (round trip) 1.5 miles (round trip) Approx. Chimney Rock State Park: DOG FRIENDLY: 2.3 miles Adults $13.00, Yes - leash required DOG FRIENDLY: Yes Children 5-15 $6.00, Children under 4 free 2 Little Bearwallow 3 Little Bradley (Reduced rates with Falls– Gerton: FREE Falls–Saluda: FREE elevator down. Check Florence Nature Preserve 5436 Holbert Cove Rd, official park website – 3836 Gerton Hwy, Saluda, NC 28773 for details) Gerton, NC 28735 Approx. 40 min from Lake 431 Main St, Chimney Approx. 15 min from Lake Lure Town Center Rock NC 28720 - Approx. Lure Town Center HIGHLIGHTS: The lush 5 min from Lake Lure HIGHLIGHTS: Enjoy a forest surrounds you and Town Center beautiful hike through the great rushing sounds HIGHLIGHTS: At 404 feet, the Hickory Nut Forest of Cove Creek relax you Hickory Nut Falls is the with views of Hickory as you walk the wonderful second highest waterfall Nut Gorge, several creek wooded trail to Little of its kind east of the crossings and a close-up Bradley Falls. There are Mississippi River. The hike view of the 100-foot cliff 5 or 6 creek crossings so is an easy walk through and Little Bearwallow be prepared to get wet the wooded forest with Falls. This is a very or rock hop. The pay-off: rock cliffs and natural enjoyable hike and the a triple-tiered, 50+ foot wonders along the way. trails are very well done waterfall – absolutely The trail brings you up with regard how they are gorgeous! close to the base of the cleared and constructed HIKING DISTANCE: waterfall most famous for with stone steps, bridges (round trip) 2 miles being featured in the film and trail markings. DOG FRIENDLY: Yes The Last of the Mohicans.
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4 Big Bradley Falls–Saluda: FREE 5436 Holbert Cove Rd, Saluda, NC 28773 - Same as Little Bradley except Trailhead is on the North side of the road. Approx. 40 min from Lake Lure Town Center HIGHLIGHTS: This is a beautiful wooded hike with creek crossings and a nice view of a 100 foot tall waterfall – getting to the base is well worth the effort, but be careful, folks have gotten hurt here. HIKING DISTANCE: (round trip)Approx. 2.3 miles. Approx. 1.5 miles (round trip) to precipice that looks out to falls. Add .8 miles to also go down to the base of the falls and back. Much more difficult if going to hike to base of falls DOG FRIENDLY: Yes
1400 Staton Road, Cedar 5 Pearson’s Falls–Saluda: Mountain, NC 28718 - Approx. 1 Adults $5.00, Children 6-12 hour from Lake Lure Town Center $1.00, Children under 6 free 2748 Pearson Falls Road Saluda, HIGHLIGHTS: The 10,400+ acre forest has four major waterfalls NC 28773 - Approx. 45 min from on the Little River – Hooker Falls, Lake Lure Town Center Triple Falls, High Falls and Bridal HIGHLIGHTS: Located within a Veil Falls. They are magnificent 268 acre Botanical Preserve. and each are uniquely different. Pearson’s Falls is a spectacular, There are also five lakes and an multi-tiered waterfall at 90 feet extensive trail system covering tall and 30-40 feet wide. The trail 82 miles of trails and roads for is very well maintained and parkhiking, biking and horseback like and the minimal elevation riding. Plan a full day to see all gain and short distance to get to four wondrous waterfalls. It’s an the waterfall make this is a hike absolute treat! recommended for everyone! HIKING DISTANCE: HIKING DISTANCE: (round trip)Approx. 6 miles for (round trip) Right at 1 mile the waterfalls trail hike (Hooker, DOG FRIENDLY: Triple and High Falls). Bridal Veil No – the park is a Botanical Falls can also be seen with just a Preserve and pets are short drive in the park. not allowed. DOG FRIENDLY: Yes - leash required 6 Dupont State Forest–Hooker, Triple, High, Bridal Veil Falls– Between Hendersonville & Brevard: FREE
Now let’s hit the trails and enjoy the natural splendor of Lake Lure! Remember, be safe and don’t leave any evidence of your visit so others can enjoy their journeys.
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New Additions at Canopy Ridge Farm The park itself has never looked better. Canopy Ridge Farm is in their 6th year with well over 50,000 visitors. Line 6, better known as Zip Zilla is the most popular line in the park, but there are others picked as favorites by their guests, too. They have put a lot of work into improving their zip flight views, observation and zip jump decks. Also new this season: • Improvements to 2 lines, going higher and longer • Upgraded Kawasaki Mule ATV’s to shuttle guests up the mountain • New online reservation system making availability and tours more convenient • Kayak center now open daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend Canopy Ridge Farm is open mid March through January. Make your reservations today! www.canopyridgefarm.com
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As our dear friend and great City Manager heads off to a new adventure…Chris will be missed around the Lake. He and his wife Karen were instrumental in so many things including preserving several land projects, getting our new school and managing the lake, our greatest asset, for the benefit of all. We are very proud to know Chris and wish him the best in his life away from us. Take care, Chris. Stop by and say hello when you’re in town. – Larkin, Mark and the Larkin’s Team
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history on the lake
In 1902, Dr. Lucius B. Morse and his brothers Hiram and Asahel purchased 64 acres (0.26 km2) around Chimney Rock (within present-day Chimney Rock State Park) for $5,000. They later acquired enough land in the area to bring the total to 8,000 acres (32 km2). Lucius Morse’s wife Elizabeth is credited with naming the lake (and the town). In 1925, the Morse family created Carolina Mountain Power Company and funded the construction of a dam on the Broad River (through a mortgage) which produced the lake after which the town is named. The full impoundment of Lake Lure was completed in 1927. At ordinary water levels, Lake Lure covers approximately 720 acres (2.9 km2) and has a shoreline of approximately 27 miles (43 km). The dam’s power plant began operations in 1928 with the sale of electricity under a 10-year contract to Blue Ridge Power Co., a local predecessor of Duke Power. The plans for development came to a halt in 1929 with the advent of the Great Depression. A mortgageholder, Stroud & Company of Philadelphia, foreclosed on the lake and the dam. Stroud owned them and the power the dam generated until 1965. In 1963 the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the legislation that authorized the Town of Lake Lure to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of acquiring the assets from Stroud. The dam, power company, and real estate of Lake Lure were acquired by the Town of Lake Lure in 1965. In modern times, the town continues to sell electricity to Duke Energy, although profits from the dam now come second to maintaining a fixed water level year-round for the residents of the Lake Lure area.
The Lake Lure area is commonly used as a filming location for major motion pictures. Films include My Fellow Americans a 1996 comedy-drama starring Jack Lemmon and James Garner, and Dirty Dancing starring Patrick Swayze which was filmed here (the dance scenes at the Lodge) and in Virginia. It is also a common recreational area for residents and those within 100 miles (160 km) of the Lake from four states to come visit, picnic, water ski, boat and fish or spend the summer. Lake Lure was the location for the HGTV Dream Home contest in 2006 where a lucky contestant won a furnished home and an automobile.
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Around Lake Lure
The Insider’s Guide to the Area Lisa@AroundLakeLure.com AroundLakeLure.com
Beverly Hanks & Associates
Luxury Real Estate in Western NC Facebook.com/AshevilleHomesforSale 866-858-2257 • Beverly-Hanks.com
Canopy Ridge Farm
Outdoor Adventure Park Step into Adventure! March - December CanopyRidgeFarm.com
The Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant 14 Room Inn established in 1891 Restaurant Open Tuesday-Saturday Groups, Weddings and Special Events Reservations Recommended 828-625-2999
Grill Marks
Burgers | Shakes | Bar Sophisticated Burger Joint Downtown Greenville, SC The Vista, Columbia, SC GrillMarks.com
Keller Williams Realty
Lake Lure Professionals Group 2975 Memorial Hwy. • Lake Lure, NC 828-625-2552 • KWLakeLure.com
Lake Lure Adventure Company Ski Trips – Boat Rentals Memorial Day – Labor Day • 9am - 8pm US 64/74 and Buffalo Shoals Rd. 828-625-8066
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
Gateway to Somewhere Beautiful Garden Walkway Free to the Public Always Open/Lighted at Night LakeLureFloweringBridge.com
Lake Lure Tours
Boat Tours, Beach Activities & Marina 2930 Memorial Hwy • Lake Lure, NC 828-625-1373 • LakeLure.com
Larkin’s Restaurants Lake Lure, NC Greenville, SC Columbus, NC
MAHEC Family Health Center at Lake Lure
New Patients Welcome Office Hours: Mon - Fri • 8am - 5pm Appointments: 828-625-4400 MAHEC.net
WNC Home Improvement
Let us improve and protect your investment. 828-222-0460 • WNCHomeImprovement.com
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