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.
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The Best Things to Do in Medoc Mountain State Park in Halifax County (Hiking, Big Foot, and More!)
Travel to Halifax County and stop at Medoc Mountain State Park for some outdoor time. Whether you’re hiking or riding its trails, you will love this place!
3 Amazing Breweries in Boone That Offer Incredible High Country Beer (and Eats, Too!)
Upon further exploration, we’ve found that all three breweries in Boone, North Carolina pack a diverse and equally strong punch.
Amazing Hikes near Boone and Blowing Rock (45 of the Best!)
The High Country is packed with amazing natural beauty and much of it can be witnessed by hiking trails near Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk.
Otter Falls Trail: A Fun Hike to One of the High Country’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls
The Otter Falls Trail was created by a wonderful group of locals. Thanks to them, you can access one of the best High Country waterfalls. It all sits inside the resort community of Seven Devils, North Carolina, which is really cool hiking trail to explore if you have more time. But for now, let’s stick … Read More
75+ Fun Day Trips from Asheville (Within a 2-Hour Drive)
These options for day trips from Asheville include our favorite things to do throughout Western North Carolina (hiking, waterfalls, small towns).
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.
10 Amazing Apple Orchards in Hendersonville (Apple Picking and More!)
During late summer and early fall, you can find apple picking spots throughout much of Western NC. However, you’ll find the highest concentration of apple orchards in Hendersonville and its Henderson County surroundings. Since we’re big fans of apples and the farms that produce them, we want to share 10 amazing apple orchards with you. … Read More
NC Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes (30 of the Best Trails!)
More than 100 Blue Ridge Parkway hikes in North Carolina’s 252 mile stretch of that scenic road. Here are 30 of the best and most rewarding trails.
The Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail in Hillsborough (History + How to Visit Today!)
Occoneechee Speedway in Hillsborough is a wonderful place for a walk but there’s a really interesting story that goes beyond its NASCAR glory days.