North Flying Squirrels
LLVR side of Rumbling Bald Mountain recently purchased by the State of NC for the coming Chimney Rock State Park.
Flying Squirrels nest up to 90 at a time in One nest!
Beautiful trails are in full bloom at springtime!
Mountain Laurel draws thousands of tourists to the area in the spring.
Birdhouse Paradise!
In memory of Mr. Dennison.....
Springtime in the LLVR - picture shows old gate since replaced.
LLVR entry sign with artwork by local artist Carole Lang.
Mallards nesting.
Historic Lake Lure Inn in downtown Lake Lure.
Town of Lake Lure view of Rumbling Bald Mountain. Sandy beach and waterpark open to public.
LLVR's own registered Heliport for local Police and emergency use. Travel to hospital by helicopter only 6 minutes away.
Bear Crossing! YES - We do see bears! Please don't feed the bears!
Meditation bench by waterfall is a nice place to stop and reflect.
Cascading waterfall leads to small pond before accessing Lake Lure.
Lake Lure Village Resort strives to maintain natural flora in all areas of green space.
The gem of the lake, LLVR is the only community currently without a wait list for boat slips.
No wake cove for swimming and picnics!
Ample parking and turn area for boat launch.
Remembrance Park - Honoring our past loved ones...
Historic Boys Scout Building used for community mail and storage. More artwork by local artist Carole Lang...Thank-you Carole!
LLVR Members all work to preserve and enhance natural surroundings with landscaping.
Green space with view of old Boys Scout building currently used for activities and gym.
Gazebo along creekbank provides a cool rest place in the summer.
Original former Boys Scout Camp dormitories remodeled into privately owned duplexes.
One of many views in the LLVR of Rumbling Bald Mountain. Named for the rumbling sounds heard inside its' many caves.
Bears Everywhere!!
Snowman with a smile! - January 2008
New Gate! January 17, 2008
Beautiful White Fields.....
The flocks of Wild Turkeys are increasing every year!
The mountain is hidden on this foggy morning!
Too many to count!
Can you see her?? Bears most commonly are seen near bird feeders....
Did you know the common squirrel typically never leaves a one acre radius all its life? LLVR has THOUSANDS!
Western North Carolina has MANY varieties of native woodpeckers. Here is the Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Every Spring we are treated with a visit from the Rose-breasted Grosbeak.
A local yocal - NC Box Turtle.
This guy slept in late on morning and woke up right by my deck!
