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 […]
North Carolina has officially experienced its first snowfall of the season, and even if you didn’t get to see the flakes…you’ve more than likely had a few bitterly cold days that make you say, “Ok, it’s officially winter.” While everyone has their season of choice, North Carolina winters aren’t that terrible. Sure, it’s pitch black […]
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 […]
Destination eateries turn an ordinary road trip into a delicious adventure and Shatley Springs Restaurant in Crumpler, North Carolina is one of the most popular out of the way restaurants in the state. It’s located at the site of a mineral spring discovered in 1890; a spring people still rely on today for its healing […]
Rivers have always fascinated me, as a young child I imagined constructing my own small ship and riding the Yadkin River straight to the ocean (child logic, and I was obsessed with the beach). To think what history these mesmerizing, powerful, and ancient bodies of water have witnessed and produced is amazing. North Carolina is […]
Hiding right on the North Carolina/Tennessee border is one of the most unique hiking trails in the state with mountain aesthetics you won’t find elsewhere in the Blue Ridge. Large, open fields expand across the tops of mountains lending a new experience and perspective while first, a dense hiking trail filled with trees and dangling […]