How to Join Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree on Ocracoke Island
Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina is one of the OBX’s most popular events of the year. Here’s how you can enjoy it, too!
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Catawba Falls Trail in Old Fort (How to Reach a Beautiful Western NC Waterfall)
Our NC travel guide shares how you can hike to Catawba Falls, a beautiful Western North Carolina waterfall near Asheville!
The North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame in Kannapolis (+ How You Can Visit!)
This guide is dedicated to the NC Music Hall of Fame in Kannapolis NC. Visit this museum throughout the year or attend their induction ceremony each October.
How to Celebrate North Carolina Trail Days in Elkin!
North Carolina Trail Days in Elkin is one of the area’s most popular events. Our guide shares how you can enjoy it, too!
NC Tribute to The King Returns to Lexington
NC Tribute to the King in Lexington has become an annual tradition, and this guide shares all the details, its history, and how you can join the fun!
How to Support Western NC Businesses Hurt by Hurricane Helene
At this point, I’m sure you know. Or maybe you don’t know. Either way, Hurricane Helene left a region in shambles and we’re all trying our best to support to those in need. That includes supporting Western NC businesses, which we’re trying to do here. Below, you’ll find a working list of ways you can … Read More
Clingmans Dome Name Changed to Cherokee Name Kuwohi
After a formal request and a vote, Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will officially be known as Kuwohi. One of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s most popular sites is going back to its roots, according to a press release by the National Parks Service. Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) members Lavita … Read More
The Mount Mitchell State Park Restaurant (When to Visit and What to Eat!)
The locally owned Mount Mitchell State Park restaurant reopened in 2024 and is ready to serve visitors from May to October.
NC Museum of History Closure Begins in 2024
NC Museum of History closure will last two to three years, starting in June 2024.