The Appalachian Trail signifies the American spirit of exploration, running continuously from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine. Thought up by Benton MacKaye, a native of Scotland, it took nearly 50 years to connect the smaller trails into one long trail. History of the Trail Now reaching over 2,000 miles, the Appalachian Trail is perhaps the best-known long … [Read more...] about Exploring the Appalachian Trail
North Carolina
Where to Find Street Art in Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina has long been a community that fosters creativity and the arts. In the past, it was in the form of traditional art galleries, but today it's also found in street art and murals. They can be found in many neighborhoods throughout the city, featuring both commissioned murals and unauthorized "tags." Messages can be political in nature and others focus on … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Asheville
Where to Go (in the South) in 2018
It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2018 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. This list also serves as a personal bucket list for places we need to write about! So start … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2018
Film Friday: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Set in a fictional Ozarks town, Three Billboards is about a mother sets up three billboards on a country road to call out the small town police who haven't solved her daughter's murder. She clashes with members of her community over the way it's been handled while also trying to find the killer. Frances McDormand stars alongside Caleb Landry Jones, Woody Harrelson, Sam … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Foraging for Edible Plants in Asheville, North Carolina
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 the … [Read more...] about Foraging for Edible Plants in Asheville, North Carolina