Elk River Fish Lodge

So excited to be part of this wonderful property. It's a little slice of heaven.

It's hard to believe that Fall is on the way, but here it comes! The leaves are already getting their first kiss of color, and will get more and more gorgeous until they peak in mid-October. It will be beautiful from now until late October, when we can begin to look forward to our first snows of the season.
All the animals are eating like crazy as they fatten up for the long Winter months, and the fawns are growing by leaps and bounds - such long legs on those little spotted bodies! The two year old stags are running in packs; nibbling their way through flower beds, young leafy trees, and all the corn that some folks throw out for them as snacks.
We're looking forward to the Fall Festivals, most of all to the 45th annual Woolly Worm Festival October 15-16. That's when everyone gathers at the big festival to watch Woolly Bear Worms race up long strings, and after several heats, a winner is declared. The winning worm is the official forecaster for the winter ahead - more black rings means more snow.
Come on up to the mountain and dive into Fall!

This is one of the sweetest times of the year at the Lodge; crystal clear skies, luscious wildflowers, trout babies everywhere in our sparkling river, and the weather is perfect for fishing, hiking, or just sitting on the porch swing with a good book.
The Rhododendrons are just about to explode on Roan Mountain and we do have availability June 13 - 16, which will be peak viewing times without the biggest crowds on the weekend. Come on up to the mountain!

Okay, snow bunnies - it has snowed and snowed and snowed at the - we have just under 20 inches on the ground and it is still snowing. The Elk River has started to skim over with ice next to the banks, making us look like a winter painting from the old-timey days.
It is cold outside, but toasty warm inside with a roaring fire and central heat, and a beautiful view out of every window. This is truly the week to snuggle in while the young'uns wear out the slopes at Beech and Sugar Mountain Ski Resorts.
And then there's always Snow Cream! Here's our recipe:
Scoop up snow into a container
Add half and half, sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt to taste
Stir until it is all mixed in, adding more snow if needed to get it to the right consistency
Eat immediately in front of the fireplace

Happy Winter Days!

The Fall colors this year are moving in waves down in our tumbling river valley and sweeping up over the mountains. Our eyes can't get enough of it...everywhere you look is spine tingling.
The reds seem bluer this year, and the yellows and oranges are simply luminous - the very air glows like a lightbulb when the sun is out.
Here are some quick snaps of the Elk River Fish Lodge bridge, the lodge, and a peek looking down from the bridge.
It was 37 degrees on the mountain this morning...you know what that means is coming!