Winter is the season for hibernation. Bears do it and we probably wouldn’t mind crawling in a hole and sleeping through the cold dark days either. But winter doesn’t have be all glum…there’s plenty of beautiful things to see and do in our state during this season, you might just have to bundle up a […]
From the mountains to the sea, we really do have it all here in North Carolina – including the two most visited National Parks (a park and a unit) in America! (Some states aren’t fortunate enough to have even one National Park.) When it comes to scenic and spectacular outdoor recreation, the Tar Heel State […]
Most people spend the majority of their adult life planning and saving for retirement. Once the day comes, and you’re left with limitless free time and a destination in mind, you’re probably ready to say goodbye to the city life and enjoy Tuesday cocktails on the beach, or a light Friday hike in the mountains. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]