The Wild and Wonderful WNC Nature Center in Asheville
If the WNC Nature Center in Asheville is not on your list yet, follow along with us as we show off the amazing things we’ve found.
Outdoors and Parks
Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk
Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk is a beautiful place that we think anyone traveling through North Carolina should visit. It’s not far from Blowing Rock and definitely worth an afternoon of your time.
30+ of the Best Things to Do in Little Switzerland and Nearby!
Our Little Switzerland travel guide covers where to stay, eat, and play in this great spot an hour from Asheville, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 334).
Crabtree Falls (How to Reach this Incredible Waterfall near Little Switzerland)
Crabtree Falls is an incredible 70-foot waterfall in Western North Carolina. Our guide will share which way to go down and back, along with more info.
Rough Ridge Trail Blue Ridge Parkway Hike (How to Reach It)
Rough Ridge Trail is one of the fastest and most satisfying hikes on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
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 … Read More
Sliding Rock Near Brevard (Everything You Need to Know!)
Sliding Rock is a naturally sliding waterfall near Brevard and Asheville. It’s known for icy cold water, thrilling rides, and memorable moments.
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 … Read More
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!
How to Reach Moore Cove Falls near Brevard
Moore Cove Falls is an enchanting 50-foot waterfall near Brevard that sits inside Pisgah National Forest, between Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock.