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45+ Stunning Blue Ridge Parkway Stops in North Carolina

Plenty of beautiful sights found at various Blue Ridge Parkway stops await on the North Carolina side, including overlooks, hikes, waterfalls, and more.

There are almost too many hikes near Asheville to name, but these are some of our favorites.

75+ Great Hikes Near Asheville (Within a 2-Hour Drive)

Our guide shares 75+ hikes near Asheville, with all of these trails within a day trip away from Western North Carolina’s biggest city.

41 North Carolina State Parks Sites and How to Enjoy them All!

We love exploring our 41 incredible North Carolina State Parks Sites. They include 34 state parks and also 4 recreation areas, and 3 natural areas.

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

How to See Elk River Falls (Trail and Safety Tips)

Elk River Falls (also known as Big Falls) is a beautiful waterfall near Banner Elk, North Carolina. Our guide shows how you can safely enjoy this wonderful place!

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Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park Sunflowers (Everything You Need to Know)

Raleigh sunflowers come during the hottest days of summer in North Carolina, but it’s such a beautiful thing to miss, so don’t!

Hiking Roan Mountain from Carvers Gap, NC (Beautiful AT Views)

Roan Mountain is a series of five mountaintop summits within the Roan Highlands that straddle the North Carolina-Tennessee border. The named summits include: Roan High Bluff Roan High Knob Round Bald Jane Bald Grassy Ridge Bald While hiking Roan Mountain, you’ll find the largest natural rhododendron garden, the longest stretch of grassy balds in the … Read More