South Carolina Highway 11 Road Trip Looking for The Great Carolina Road Trip? If you’re anywhere near north western South Carolina, I would humbly suggest taking a drive along Highway 11. Known as the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway (and yes it does live up to that name), Highway 11 passes through some of the most… Continue reading Highway 11 Road Trip
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Fall Foliage and Leaf Peeping in the Carolinas
Fall Foliage and Leaf Peeping in the Carolinas Fall is a great time in the Carolinas. Temperatures are finally dropping and folks are making their way outside to enjoy some of the activities they may have put off due to the summertime heat. All the while there’s one thing in the back of everyone’s mind…the… Continue reading Fall Foliage and Leaf Peeping in the Carolinas
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
Cradle of Forestry in America
Click Here for everything you need to know to plan your visit to Cradle of Forestry in America in North Carolina. About the Cradle of Forestry in America When Europeans first arrived in what would become the United States, they found what seemed like an endless forest. Woodlands covered over a billion acres which was… Continue reading Cradle of Forestry in America
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
Triple Falls
Click Here for everything you need to know to visit Triple Falls in DuPont State Fores. About Triple Falls Three waterfalls for the price of one! That’s What you’ll find when you visit Triple Falls on the Little River in the DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard. While each of the three smaller falls by… Continue reading Triple Falls
Pearson’s Falls
Click Here for everything you need to know to visit Pearson’s Falls in North Carolina. Keep your eyes open for the turnoff on Highway 176, Pearson’s Falls is easy to miss. Over the years lots have people have driven right by not even knowing it exists. In fact this hidden jewel in Polk County, North… Continue reading Pearson’s Falls
Places to take Dad this Father’s Day
Places to take Dad this Father’s Day Still looking for something to do for Dad this Fathers Day? Better hurry up because Father’s day will be here sooner than you think. You could go with the old standby and get dad a new tie, or a new drill, or a new can of Simoniz, but… Continue reading Places to take Dad this Father’s Day
Connemara Dairy
Look at the menu of any trendy bistro and you’re sure to see salads or sandwiches that include goat cheese. These days it’s is all the rage, and you’ll even find it in your favorite supermarket. You might even see goat’s milk in the dairy section, but it hasn’t always been this way. Once known… Continue reading Connemara Dairy
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
About the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Every July thousands of tartan clad warriors descend on MacRae Meadows in the shadow of Grandfather Mountain for the annual North Carolina Highland Games. From its humble beginnings in 1956, the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games has grown to become the largest Scottish Games in the United States and by… Continue reading Grandfather Mountain Highland Games