Winter in North Carolina can get pretty brutal on the mountain but that cold weather, coupled with a variety of outdoor winter attractions and activities, is precisely what draws people to Boone during the cold weather months. From skiing (Appalachian Ski Resort, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain Ski Resort) to the south’s largest snow tubing park […]
We’re gearing up for one of the wettest, and quite possibly the snowiest, winters in many years and for western North Carolina, particularly the High Country, this means more opportunities to enjoy winter recreation. When the snow begins to fly there is one North Carolina state park that’s ideal for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. […]
When the temps drop and the snow starts to fly in North Carolina it’s only natural to start thinking about all of the exciting outdoor winter activities in the coming months. Snow tubing in the Tar Heel State is an easy, low-impact activity that basically the entire family can enjoy. But where do you find […]
Many of the states in the northeast have already seen their autumn season come and go. Luckily, we still seem to be in the thick of it! That’s just one reason we’re lucky to be in North Carolina. Another is the absolutely stunning natural beauty surrounding us. While some folks believe that the most impressive […]
The mountains in Western North Carolina are a favorite spot for natives and visitors alike each fall for the best leaf peeping available in the South. A drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway is an annual rite of passage from summer into fall for many and a stop at the most popular waterfall on the […]
The town of West Jefferson, in northwestern North Carolina, may take a while to get to from where you are, but trust us: you won’t be disappointed. With a year-round population of a little more than 1,300 residents, this tiny town in North Carolina is already a regular stop for tourists making the trek to […]
Take a step back in time to a period before cell phones and the all-knowing Internet – to a time when families just hung out together and going out to eat on a Friday or Saturday night meant no one had their nose glued to a screen. Remember those days?! You can relive them every […]
With the dog days of summer heating up to soaring temperatures, the best escape is to head to the mountains and experience fresh, high elevation air and a cool breeze on your cheek. Luckily, North Carolina is home to the highest elevation town on the east coast, Beech Mountain. For a great summer getaway this […]
The mission of the Florence Art School is to provide resources for instruction, exhibition and experience in the fine arts and heritage crafts for Ashe County and the region. Click here for Florence Thomas Art School website which includes whats happening at Florence.
The Cheese Factory Tour In North Carolina That’s Everything You Could Imagine And More. If ever there was a way to gain the attention of locals and visitors alike, it certainly seems to work if you erect three giant (and cute!) cows at one end of your town’s Main Street. That’s what you’ll find in […]