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The Village Inns of Blowing Rock


The Village Inns of Blowing Rock operates three quaint inns located in downtown Blowing Rock, North Carolina. We would love for all of the Y-Guides and their families to stay with us this winter and go skiing or snowboarding! Our three properties will honor discounted Winter Y Guides pricing during non-holiday periods of $69 (Sunday-Thursday) and $99 (Friday and Saturday). No minimum numbers required. Let’s hit the slopes!

The French-Swiss Ski College


The French-Swiss Ski College at Appalachian Ski Mtn. has set aside special dates that enable you to ski/snowboard at affordable rates. Program includes slope tickets, rental equipment (skis, boots, poles or snowboard & boots), and a one hour lesson (all ability levels, ages 6 & up). No minimum numbers are required for these special rates, only advanced reservations. Family members and friends are welcome.

Raleigh Ice Plex


The Raleigh Iceplex offers an Ice Skating Adventure for all Arapahoe Nation members from time to time. The cost per person is $6, which includes skate rental and a patch. An optional group skating lesson is available for $25 per tribe and recommended for beginning skaters.

YMCA of the Triangle


At the YMCA of the Triangle, we're committed to improving our community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and services that help us nurture the potential of kids, help you live healthier, and allow us to support our neighbors who need us most.

Raleigh Heritage Trail


The Raleigh Heritage Trail promotes the understanding of the history of the greater Raleigh area through the joint participation of Raleigh historic sites, local museums, and related facilities. The goal of the Raleigh Heritage Trail is to better serve residents and visitors through educational programming and the sharing of ideas, resources and marketing among its member institutions.

Visit at least six of the sites on the trail and have a staff member stamp your passport. After you’ve collected six stamps, present your passport at any site and collect your patch!

Sylvan Heights Bird Park

Sylvan Heights Bird Park is the largest bird park in North America with over 2,500 birds from 6 continents. Sylvan Heights has 18 acres of exhibits, including 6 large walk-through aviaries and 2 great wetland viewing stations. The Landing Zone is one of the newest exhibits where you can hand-feed parakeets and flamingos.  In addition to many species of waterfowl we have other birds such as emu, cranes, toucans, owls and macaws on view to the public. 

There are picnic areas if you wish to bring a lunch, a gift shop and we have PATCHES for your tribe!

Center for Wildlife Education


Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education – NC Wildlife Resources Commission offers quality programs and special events surrounding wildlife education. Fun activities offered are speakers, Wildlife Expo Day, technology classes, nature photography and geocaching. They also provide fishing clinics and the programs are FREE!!!

Call Beth at 919.707.0205 for more information.

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