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ON THE COVER
Spring is in full swing here in the Foothills! The azaleas are in bloom, flowers brighten the landscape and the trees are now full of welcome greenery.
Now is the time to get outdoors, visit our beautiful towns and enjoy the wonderful weather the Thermal Belt is known for. Making lasting memories with friends and family are easy to do in our neck of the woods. Soak in every moment, because, as they say, time flies when you’re having fun!
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Speaking of fun, this month we feature several opportunities for locals and visitors alike to see the best of what the Foothills have to offer.
First, we meet with Sara and Tim Bell, owners of Green River Adventures and the Gorge Zipline in Saluda. For years, Green River Adventures has been a destination for those who prefer a little excitement as they enjoy nature. It offers whitewater kayak trips, waterfall treks, rentals, and more out of its downtown location.
We also visit with Jonathan Gerst and Greg Junge, the crag stewards of Tryon’s newest destination for outdoor adventure, Melrose Mountain Climbing Park. This public park gives rock climbers and hikers a chance to scale rock faces on Melrose Mountain, and there are plans for expansion. We learn a bit about the sport from Gerst and Junge and learn what makes this new park so special.
We also learn about the Orchard Inn and Newman’s Restaurant in Saluda, as we visit Marc and Marianne Blazar. The Blazars share with us a bit of their personal history, as well as the history of the iconic inn that has become a destination in its own right here, in our Foothills.
You’ll find all of this and more in the April edition of Life in Our Foothills! We hope you enjoy what we’ve put together for you, and as I do each month, I encourage readers to reach out and help us share your story. Email me at jeff.allison@tryondailybulletin.com with any thoughts or ideas for upcoming issues.
Green River Adventures
Living up to its name
(Story on page 16)
Story by Clay Johnson
Photography by Clay Johnson and Erik Olsen
As always, thanks for reading!
Jeff Allison Manager
