The Blowing Rock

The "Blowing Rock" is a 4000 foot cliff overlooking the John's River Gorge 3000 feet below. It gets is name because of the strong winds that are funneled up the gorge by the rock walls. It is said that this is the only place in the world that snow falls upside down. This is caused by the snow falling into the valley and being picked up by the wind and blown back up the gorge. When it gets to the "Blowing Rock" it has the appearance of falling upward. There is also an Indian tale of how the rock got it's name but you will have to visit the area to read this interesting story. This unique and beautiful area is located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Looking southwest from the rock you can see Hawkbill Mountain and Table Rock. Located to the west are Grandfather Mountain (highest peak in the Blue Ridge) and Mount Mitchell (the highest peak east of the Mississippi).

Listen to the Rock

A lowly rock are you

Upon this mountain lay

What purpose do you serve
But sit here every day

What story could you tell

If any would lend an ear

Of things that you've witnessed

From only sitting here

The sunrise every morning
Sparkling off the dew
Each drop a pearl from heaven
A gift to me and you

Rain like a bridal vail

Hanging from the cloud
Lightening bolt and thunder clap
Across the mountain loud

Changes in the seasons

Spring, summer and fall

Poetry set in motion

By the Greatest One of all

Frost upon the mountain top
Wind across it's face
Snow lain down on valley wide
White as Angel's Lace

Sunsets in the evening

God's gift to end the day

A reminder of "His" majesty

The blessings "He" sends our way

Plenty are the things you've seen

While only sitting here

Many are the stories

If any would lend an ear

            Randy J. Schultz October 3rd, 2009