Tucked away in the mountains is a small town with proximity to the mountains, state parks, a unique coffee shop and tons of ...

While cities like Asheville are the darlings of western North Carolina, the small towns that dot the mountains serve as the heartbeat. And although some of them are still recovering, the resounding ...

We love history, and one of my favorite things about exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains is getting a chance to learn how my Scots-Irish ancestors lived when they settled the region 250+ years ago.

One time when my boys were little, we went to visit my grandmother at an assisted living facility. Between the parking lot ...

Discover the quiet beauty of stick season in Western North Carolina. Between fall’s color and winter’s snow, this brief, ...

If you’ve been up in the North Carolina mountains lately, you’ve probably noticed the fall colors starting to pop, especially in the higher elevations. Bright yellows, oranges, and reds are appearing ...

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