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I'm a writer in love with my wife, my family, and my life in North Carolina. Hiking, biking, history, and sports trivia are a few of my other passions.
Bodie Island Lighthouse

How to See Bodie Island Lighthouse on the Outer Banks (and 20+ Facts)

A visit to Bodie Island Light Station (colloquially known as Bodie Island Lighthouse) is one of the most popular things to do in the Outer Banks.

Categories Bucket List, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Dare County, Eastern, Nags Head, National Parks, Outdoors, Outer Banks
Map of Topsail Island NC

Map of Topsail Island and Nearby Places (200+ Great Attractions Listed!)

This map of Topsail Island (created with Google Maps) is a branch of our North Carolina Travel Map. 200 attractions are listed here.

Categories Bucket List, Eastern, Onslow County, Pender County, Topsail Island, Travel Maps
Things to Do in Durham NC Every Weekend

50+ Awesome Things to Do in Durham for EVERYONE (Fall in Love with OUR Bull City)

If you’re looking for fun weekend things to do in Durham, this guide has everything you’ll ever need, with places to visit, restaurants, and more!

Categories Bucket List, Central, Durham, Research Triangle
Fort Macon

Fort Macon State Park (Interesting Facts and 7+ Things to Do!)

Fort Macon State Park might be one of North Carolina’s smallest state parks (424 acres), but there are plenty of fun things to do here!

Categories Atlantic Beach, Bucket List, Carteret County, Crystal Coast, Eastern, Fort Macon State Park, State Parks
NC Oyster Trail

How to Explore the NC Oyster Trail (10+ Adventurous Ways!)

Following the NC Oyster Trail has become one of our favorite things to do in North Carolina since its inception in 2020. You’ll find many trail sites along the coast of Eastern North Carolina, with others popping up in Central and Western NC. There are multiple ways to experience this fantastic trail, and we’ve created … Read More

Categories Bucket List, Eastern, Themed Trails
Interesting Facts About Boone NC History Stats Geography

60+ Interesting Facts About Boone that You Should Know (History and More!)

You know there are plenty of interesting facts about Boone to share, considering this one of the most popular places to visit in the High Country of NC!

Categories Boone, Bucket List, Fun Facts, History, Watauga County, Western
Omni Grove Park Inn Asheville NC 1

15 Things We Love About The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville

Our guide features everything that we love about the Omni Grove Park Inn, including the amazing sunset views, exquisite meals, great customer service, and more!

Categories Asheville, Bucket List, Buncombe County, Places to Stay, Western
The Best Restaurants in Burnsville NC

10+ Amazing Restaurants in Burnsville (Best of the Best!)

Our guide shares the most perfect restaurants in Burnsville, North Carolina. These places to eat are in and around downtown Burnsville’s historic Town Square.

Categories Bucket List, Burnsville, Food and Drink, Western, Yancey County
North Carolina Museum of History

The NC Museum of History in Raleigh (+7 Things We Love About It!)

The NC Museum of History in downtown Raleigh is one of the city’s most engaging museums. Our guide shares everything you need to know and what we love about it!

Categories Bucket List, Central, History Museums, Museums, Raleigh, Wake County
Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock State Park (How to Enjoy an NC Icon)

Chimney Rock State Park in Western North Carolina is best known for the famed Chimney Rock. Sure, the namesake landmark is the first thing on many people’s bucket lists, but there are many more ways to enjoy this state park. There are a few more great hiking trails that take you up to The Rock … Read More

Categories Bucket List, Chimney Rock, Chimney Rock State Park, Rutherford County, State Parks, Western
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