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
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Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
The South is a diverse region and while the cities like Nashville, Charleston, and New Orleans get all the glory, it's the great outdoors that really sets it apart from the rest of the country. It's home to one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world as well as one of only two Everglades in the world. So whether you're an avid outdoorsman (or woman!) or just looking to … [Read more...] about Best Southern Destinations for Outdoors Lovers
Weekend Guide to North Carolina’s High Country
The Blue Ridge Mountains span North Carolina at many points, but the area known as the High Country is a favorite destination year-round. Winter months call for skiing at the slopes of Beech Mountain or Sugar Mountain, while the summer allows for drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway with the top down. Merlefest is a popular bluegrass music festival held every spring in honor … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to North Carolina’s High Country
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
Visiting North Carolina’s Breweries
North Carolina is like a Colorado of the South, chock full of mountains and breweries. Asheville, in particular, boasts more breweries per capita than any other city in the country and the number of breweries is constantly growing, as Oskar Blues and Sierra Nevada have recently set up East Coast operations here. But Charlotte's NoDa district has also become popular with … [Read more...] about Visiting North Carolina’s Breweries
