Winston-Salem, North Carolina may not be a small town, with a population of over 200,000, but when you're on one of the many college campuses, you don't feel like you're in the fourth biggest city in the state. Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, Salem College and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts all call the city home. This photo was … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Winston-Salem, NC
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Visiting Grandfather Mountain
You might not find yourself in Linville, North Carolina unless it's ski season or you're visiting a student at nearby Appalachian State University. But the town's claim to fame is a park known as Grandfather Mountain, which looks like the craggy face of an old man, at 5,946 feet high. The History of Grandfather Mountain Some of the rock formations within Grandfather … [Read more...] about Visiting Grandfather Mountain
Film Friday: Empire Records
A cult classic and one of my favorite films, Empire Records made stars of actors Renee Zellweger, Liv Tyler, Robin Tunney, and Ethan Embry. It follows the lives of the crazy and troubled employees of a run-down records store. Owner Joe is having a bad day after employee Lucas gambles all the store's money away, a washed-up musician visits and the store is about to be turned … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Empire Records
Visiting Asheville’s Biltmore Estate
Visiting Asheville's Biltmore Estate is one of North Carolina's top attractions, bringing in 1 million tourists annually. Featured in movies such as Richie Rich, Forrest Gump, and The Last of the Mohicans, the property is a truly stunning reminder of America's Gilded Age. Touring the Biltmore Estate The 250-room Gothic-inspired estate was built in 1889 by George … [Read more...] about Visiting Asheville’s Biltmore Estate
Small Town Saturday: Boone, NC
This one comes to you from outside of the university town of Boone, North Carolina. I stopped my car on the side of the road when I saw these beautiful old barns with quilt designs on them. The area is known for ski resorts in the wintertime, Appalachian State University and the occasional moonshiner. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Boone, NC
