Now I’m no novice to plant life. As the pretentious hipster in Brooklyn asked me “Do you forage?” I shrug and say “Yeah I guess.” I roll my eyes at the mustachioed Instagram curated foraging style of the day. So when a “foraging experience” showed up on the itinerary for a recent press trip, I was a bit hesitant. Don’t get me wrong, I live to romp around outside looking at … [Read more...] about Foraging for Edible Plants in Asheville, North Carolina
Exploring the Swimming Holes of the Southeast
The hottest days of the summer are still left to come. But thankfully it's the perfect time to explore these swimming holes in the Southeast. Bring your swimsuit and a group of friends to these spots in North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Did we leave any out? Let us know in the comments below. Swimming Holes in North Carolina Asheville Upper Creek Falls … [Read more...] about Exploring the Swimming Holes of the Southeast
Riding the Tweetsie Ghost Train
Tweetsie has a unique hold on my mind. It’s the source of traffic in the fall. It’s the gravel lot my college boyfriend taught me to drive stick shift in. It holds the temporary traffic light whose removal signals the end of the tourist season in the High Country. As an undergrad at Appalachian State, I never made it over to Tweetsie. The $34 price tag was out of reach. So … [Read more...] about Riding the Tweetsie Ghost Train
Best Hikes in North Carolina
The “High Country” of North Carolina is the fond name that locals give to the mountains in the extreme western portion of the state. I called this region my home for four fantastic years and countless weekend forays. The hikes listed below are by no means a complete list, but provide the visitor with a glimpse of the natural beauty the region has to offer. Pink … [Read more...] about Best Hikes in North Carolina
Small Town Saturday: Rising Fawn, GA
Cloudland Canyon is a state park in Rising Fawn, northern Georgia near Lookout Mountain on the Tennessee border. This area, in the Upper Falls, is popular for its hiking trails and views of the surrounding mountains. The unincorporated town has around 4,000 residents. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Rising Fawn, GA
