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. Editor's Note: … [Read more...] about Best Hikes in North Carolina
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Film Friday: The Secret Life of Bees
Based on the best selling novel, The Secret Life of Bees stars Dakota Fanning, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Paul Bettany. Fourteen-year-old Lily Owens is growing up in South Carolina in the 1960s without a mother. To escape her father's wrath, she flees home with Rosaleen, her black caregiver, in tow. They stop in a small town where they meet the Boatwright … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Secret Life of Bees
Small Town Saturday: Highlands, NC
Located near Cashiers in the mountains of North Carolina, the town of Highlands has less than 1,000 full-time residents. The surrounding state and national parks are popular with visitors, especially the winding drives ideal for motorcycle enthusiasts. This particular photo was taken from Dry Falls, also known as Upper Cullasaja Falls, located in the Nantahala National … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Highlands, NC
Small Town Saturday: Cashiers, NC
Cashiers, North Carolina is an unincorporated village in the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains. The population is less than 200, but it is popular with visitors, who rent cabins in the fall months to see the leaves change color. It may be less populous than nearby Highlands, but rivals it in charm and scenery. Photo courtesy of Amy Eubanks. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Cashiers, NC
This Is My South: Jenni Mowery and Cydney Metz
This post is part of a series where we interview prominent Southerners or Southern transplants about what they love so much about this area and why others should visit. If you are interested in being featured, leave a comment or send me an email. Jenni Mowery and Cydney Metz are best friends and the owners of The Suburban Outlaws, a company selling repurposed … [Read more...] about This Is My South: Jenni Mowery and Cydney Metz
