Stories, Updates, and Local Insight from Lake Lure

Rumbling Bald Blog

Explore what’s happening at Rumbling Bald and around Lake Lure. From golf and wellness to seasonal events, real estate, and outdoor adventures, our blog keeps you connected to the experience.

Find travel tips, planning guides, and behind-the-scenes updates to help you make the most of your time here, whether you’re visiting, staying, or considering calling Rumbling Bald home.

July 2, 2020

Why Fireworks on the Fourth?

As you’re pulling out all your red, white, and blue patriotic gear for this 4th of July, have you ever stopped to consider the other Independence Day traditions we observe?…

June 27, 2020

Zipping through Summer

Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains – concealing not only spectacular views, but also unique fun. Lake Lure is the perfect summer getaway…

June 25, 2020

Golf Course Living at Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure

Three Things to Know About Western North Carolina’s Thriving 3,000-Acre Resort Community When it comes to golf destinations in the Carolinas, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island and Pinehurst are known…

June 16, 2020

Top 5 Blue Ridge Hikes Around the Corner from Rumbling Bald

The Blue Ridge Mountains offer nothing short of spectacular views and gorgeous forest scenery. Hidden within these forests are calculated paths and woodland adventures just waiting for you and your…

June 10, 2020

Top 5 Reasons for Lake over Beach

Life is better at the lake, because beaches are too salty. The epic debate of preferred waters has been a topic of discussion for many with each side claiming victory….

May 28, 2020

Rumbling Bald Announces Reopening of Bald Mountain Golf Course and Vacation Rentals

36-Hole Resort on North Carolina’s Scenic Lake Lure Readies for Safe, Enjoyable Summer Golf Season with 20% off Lodging LAKE LURE, N.C. – Rumbling Bald, the 36-hole golf resort on…

May 21, 2020

Three Reasons to Start Planning Your Rumbling Bald Golf Trip Now

If golf in the Carolinas was given a yellow flag in March and April, to borrow a NASCAR term, May and the months ahead are starting to look more and…

May 5, 2020

The Rumbling Bald Dream 18 – Back Nine Edition

We recently asked Golf Operations Manager Adam Bowles to curate his Rumbling Bald “Dream 18,” calling upon holes from both Apple Valley and Bald Mountain to create one of the…

May 1, 2020

The Rumbling Bald Dream 18 – Front Nine Edition

The official “restart” of the golf season at Rumbling Bald is so close, we can feel it in our golf club grips. Which course will you play first? Championship-caliber Apple…

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