30+ Awesome Things to Do in Morganton and Around Burke County (Hikes, Food, and More!)
We first visited Burke County to explore Linville Gorge and have found quite a few things to do in Morganton (county seat) and its surroundings.
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40+ Great Things to Do in Boone and Nearby (The Boone Bucket List!)
Here are all the things to do in Boone during any weekend, mixing food, outdoor fun, and attractions beyond the town’s limits.
Remembering the Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock (1891-2025)
The Green Park Inn was a fixture of the Blowing Rock community, from its opening in 1891 to its eventual closure and demolition in 2025. This article focuses on the historic hotel and the things we loved about it.
The 10 Best Things to Do in Hanging Rock State Park
Hanging Rock State Park is filled with 20-plus miles of hiking trails, a scenic lake for swimming and boating, and campsites.
Glen Burney Trail in Blowing Rock (A Beautiful 3-Waterfall Hike in the High Country)
Our hiking guide to the Glen Burney Trail will help you find some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Blowing Rock, North Carolina!
40+ North Carolina Gifts from Amazing Local Businesses
This guide to North Carolina gifts will help you (and our local businesses) during the holidays and throughout the rest of the year!
Switzerland Inn (5 Things We Love About This NC Mountain Getaway)
Amazing mountain views, comfortable rooms, and mouthwatering food make a weekend at Switzerland Inn a must for your next North Carolina mountain getaway.
Skinny Dip Falls (The Blue Ridge Parkway’s Best Swimming Hole)
Skinny Dip Falls in Transylvania County might once have been a secret but it’s very popular now.
Graveyard Fields Hike (How to See 2 Waterfalls in 1 Trail)
The Graveyard Fields hike is just off the Blue Ridge Parkway and an incredibly popular trek that’s within an hour of Asheville.
Beacon Heights: a Quick and Easy Blue Ridge Parkway Hike (MP 305)
Beacon Heights is a short yet steep half-mile loop hike that leads to a couple of Western North Carolina’s best mountain overlooks.