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Connemara Dairy

Flat Rock, NC – 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… Continue reading Connemara Dairy

Grandfather Mountain

About Grandfather Mountain As you drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock and Linville you’ll see Grandfather Mountain towering above the other nearby peaks. While at 5995 feet, it’s not the tallest mountain in North Carolina, it is higher than its neighbors. And the way it quickly rises to its peaks gives Grandfather… Continue reading Grandfather Mountain

Carl Sandburg House

Carl Sandburg Home From the top of the hill.

History of the Carl Sandburg House Flat Rock NC – Nicknamed “Little Charleston in the Mountains”, Flat Rock was the summer playground of the rich and influential throughout the 19th Century. Every year in late Spring the population would swell with people fleeing the mosquitoes and heat of the Carolina Coast. It was here that… Continue reading Carl Sandburg House

Sassafras Mountain

New Observation tower at Sassafras Mountain

About Sassafras Mountain This one sits right on the line between South and North Carolina. Sassafras Mountain, named for the large number of sassafras trees known to grow on the lower slopes, is the highest point in SC at 3,553 feet and offers panoramic vies of the entire area. On a clear day you can… Continue reading Sassafras Mountain

Cowpens National Battlefield

Morgan made good use of his sharpshooters throughout his military career, but they became especially important at Cowpens. Pictured: A representation of a colonial militiaman at Cowpens National Battleground along the battlefield trail.

For Information to plan your Visit to the Cowpens National Battlefield Click Here. Lead Up to the Battle of Cowpens The winter of 1780/81 was a precarious time for both sides in the American Revolution. During a successful spring and summer, British troops retook Charleston, and forces under the command of General Charles Cornwallis fanned… Continue reading Cowpens National Battlefield

Chimney Rock Field Report

"The Rock" at Chimney Rock State Park can be seen for miles around and was used as a landmark for explorers and travelers. And can even be seen from nearby Lake Lure.

Chimney Rock Field Report For more about Chimney Rock including its history, photos and everything you need to know to plan your visit, check out our Chimney Rock State Park Page. The Drive Up The Mountain I arrived at the park just after they opened. I entered the gate at the faux-rustic Chimney Rock Village… Continue reading Chimney Rock Field Report