23 Things to Do in North Carolina in August
For our rundown of things to do in North Carolina in August, we’ve got plenty of foodie fun, family-friendly festivals, and watery celebrations for you.
Spruce Pine
How to Support Bakersville and Spruce Pine Businesses After Helene
Mitchell County (home to Bakersville and Spruce Pine) was hit pretty hard and details are still coming out of there. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the entire county is reeling and its people need our help. One way to help from afar is to support the people and businesses there via donations or gift … Read More
Toe River Arts: One Truly Amazing North Carolina Arts Supporter
From its beginning in the 1970s, Toe River Arts (TRA) has supported artists and communities within its reach in Western North Carolina. The two-county arts council (Yancey and Mitchell) goes beyond helping its artist members, providing programs, events, and much more to schools and folks of all ages. While you may think that such a … Read More
50+ Awesome Things to Do in Burnsville and Yancey County (and Nearby!)
Burnsville is a lovely Western NC town, where you’ll find fun things to do, great places to eat, shop and plan your next outdoor adventure.
Remembering Spruce Pine and Nearby
Looking for an adventure-filled small town in the North Carolina mountains? We think these things to do in Spruce Pine will tick all the boxes for you.
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).
20 Amazing Hotels in North Carolina (+ Inns, Resorts, & Rentals)
We’ve visited some awesome places to stay in North Carolina and wanted to share a few of our favorites so you can enjoy them, too.
NC Travel Chat #12: The Incredible Toe River Arts w/ Nealy Andrews
Nealy Andrews is the Executive Director of Toe River Arts. She shares how her team is helping area artists and communities in Yancey and Mitchell counties.
Grassy Creek Falls in Little Switzerland: A Short Walk to A Most Beautiful Waterfall
Grassy Creek Falls in Little Switzerland is an incredible 25-foot multi-level cascade waterfall that sits on private property but remains open to the public. It’s a short walk from the parking lot and even your room at Switzerland Inn if you’re fortunate enough to be staying there. And while this hike near Spruce Pine is … Read More