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
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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 … [Read more...] about Foraging for Edible Plants in Asheville, North Carolina
Best Zipline Courses in the South
Is there any better way to see the trees than zipping through them? Zipline courses are a fun way to experience a destination and are appropriate for almost all ages. Ziplines in the South come complete with swinging bridges, obstacles, and plenty of thrills. Have we missed any? Be sure to let us know in the comments below! Navitat Canopy Adventures, Asheville and … [Read more...] about Best Zipline Courses in the South
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
Moonshine: Born in the South
White lightning. Mountain dew. Hooch. Moonshine may conjure images of backwood "pappies" distilling liquor in creeks at the risk of getting caught by the Feds. You might have even seen the popular television show Moonshiners or the film Lawless. One thing is for certain and it's that the illegally distilled, high proof, unfiltered corn whiskey is something you'll only find … [Read more...] about Moonshine: Born in the South
