Discovering Gastonia’s Backyard Treasures Nestled just outside of the bustling city of Charlotte, Gastonia, North Carolina is one of the most popular spots for people moving to the area to settle. And why not? With urban delights like shopping, concerts, art galleries, and sports just a stone’s throw away, Gastonia beckons those who want the… Continue reading Gastonias Backyard Treasures
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Pisgah National Forest Field Report
Pisgah National Forest Field Report I started this day with a mission. My twin goals were to visit Looking Glass Falls and Moore Cove Falls in Pisgah National Forest. I’ve been to and through Pisgah many times. Every time, I hope to get a chance to visit these two waterfalls, but by the time arrive,… Continue reading Pisgah National Forest Field Report
DuPont Waterfall Hike
Great DuPont Forest Waterfall Hike Western North Carolina has no shortage of waterfalls. Brevard alone touts itself as the home of 250 waterfalls. Some may think that’s an exaggeration, but if you’ve ever been waterfall hunting in Transylvania County, you’ll believe it. Although there are tons of waterfalls you can visit, some right next to… Continue reading DuPont Waterfall Hike
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Click Here for everything you need to know to plan your visit to Kings Mountain National Military Park. The Battle at Kings Mountain Lord Charles Cornwallis sipped his morning tea as he read his correspondence. He enjoyed these morning respites as it gave him time to reflect on the past few weeks. It had been… Continue reading Kings Mountain National Military Park
Blackstock Battlefield Field Report
Blackstock Battlefield Field Report Today’s trip was a quick stop to explore the Blackstock Battlefield Historic Site in Enoree South Carolina. I knew about where it was, so I didn’t bother to set my GPS, big mistake. I’ve passed by the sign on Highway 56 many times and knew it was about a mile from… Continue reading Blackstock Battlefield Field Report
Things to Do Near Sassafras Mountain
Things to Do Near Sassafras Mountain Sassafras Mountain is the best spot in South Carolina to take in the mountain view. It’s the highest point in South Carolina, and the observation tower at Sassafras Mountain offers a 360 degree view – from the Mountains of North and South Carolina all the way to the Piedmont… Continue reading Things to Do Near Sassafras Mountain
Things to do at Lake Lure NC
Things to do at Lake Lure Lake Lure Update News reports indicate that the lake basin will be restored by October 31, 2025. Presumably authorities will start refilling the lake around that time. The lake is tentatively scheduled to be reopened to the public on May 1, 2026. On September 27, 2024 Western North Carolina… Continue reading Things to do at Lake Lure NC
North Carolina Arboretum
Click Here for everything you need to know to plan your visit to the North Carolina Arboretum near Asheville, NC. History of the North Carolina Arboretum Frederick Law Olmsted was the first to envision an arboretum in the North Carolina mountains. Known as the father of American landscape design, Olmsted designed public parks around the… Continue reading North Carolina Arboretum
Catawba Reservation
Click Here for everything you need to know to plan your visit to The Catawba Nation Reservation . Once the one of the largest and most powerful tribe tribes in the southeast, the story of the Catawba people is one of decline and reemergence. Known as the “People of the River”, the Catawba territory was… Continue reading Catawba Reservation
Ninety Six National Historic Site
Ninety Six National Historic Site Decades before Richard Pearis founded Greenville in 1770, another town was the largest and most important “metropolis” in Upstate South Carolina. That town was Ninety Six. As the most westerly English settlement, Ninety Six was an important administrative, trade, and strategic outpost. It was also the site of two battles… Continue reading Ninety Six National Historic Site