While exploring the state’s 100 counties for many years, we’ve also been writing about them in our blog. You can explore the state from the mountains to the sea, by narrowing your search to the following sections and categories.
The Latest and Most Recently Updated NC Travel Blog Posts
We’re also constantly working on new North Carolina travel guides and updating current ones every day. Here are a few of the latest and most recently updated blog posts.
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Setrock Creek Falls at the Foot of Mount Mitchell (How to Reach this Gorgeous Waterfall!)
Setrock Creek Falls and its trailhead are currently closed due to Hurricane Helene-related damage. Setrock Creek Falls is one of North Carolina‘s most beautiful waterfalls, sitting at the base of Mount Mitchell in Pisgah National Forest. It’s also one of the easiest to reach in the area, so you can bring younger kids along for this one! Mount Mitchell State…
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Elk Knob State Park near Boone (and 7 Great Things to Do!)
Elk Knob State Park sits near the Tennessee border in Northwestern North Carolina, just north of Boone in Watauga County. This might be one of North Carolina‘s newest state parks but it protects some of our oldest mountains and the nearby New River, one of the world’s oldest, too. The park and its namesake peak are named for elk that…
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Kid-Friendly North Carolina Wineries (10 Wonderful Choices for All to Enjoy!)
We’ve covered our favorite wineries throughout the state and popular regions such as the Yadkin Valley, but are there any kid-friendly North Carolina wineries?
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Bridal Veil Falls at DuPont State Forest (How to See It!)
Bridal Veil Falls at DuPont State Recreational Forest in an immaculate, film-worthy waterfall that everyone should try and see. Here’s how you can!
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20+ Wonderful Things to Do in Spruce Pine and Nearby
Looking for an adventure-filled small town in the North Carolina mountains? We think these things to do in Spruce Pine will tick all the boxes for you.
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20+ Mouthwatering Restaurants in Fayetteville (and Cumberland County)
This is the beginning of our list of must-eat restaurants in Fayetteville, because we keep finding new delicious joints to add upon each visit!
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The Surry County Wine Trail (and 17 Amazing Vineyards to Try)
There are more than 40 wineries located in North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley and the Surry County Wine Trail includes nearly half of them.
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6 Amazing North Carolina Wine Trails for Your Next Getaway!
North Carolina is blessed with some incredible wineries and vineyards, with varietals for every type of drinker! If you’re looking to make the most of your next weekend in our wine-producing regions, we suggest pairing a few together through one of these North Carolina wine trails! Since many wineries in North Carolina (especially in wine regions like the Yadkin Valley)…
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Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower (How to Reach NC’s Tallest Fire Tower)
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower in Pisgah National Forest is the tallest fire tower in NC. Our guide shares its history, hiking tips, and directions!
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Map of Waterfalls in Western NC (50+ of the Best and Most Beautiful!)
Our map of waterfalls in Western NC shares some of the best that we’ve seen so far, but check back as we do plan to continue updating this one!
