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DO NOT TRAVEL IN OR TO WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

DO NOT TRAVEL IN OR TO WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA I-40 is impassable in multiple locations. I-26 is closed at the Tennessee state line. There may be closed roads not listed on DriveNC.gov as many areas are […]

There Are Plenty Of Places To Find Yourself In Patrick County This Fall.

Travel along our mountain roads and discover miles of beautiful fall colors. […]

Spend A Few Days In Rural Stokes County, NC

It’s the perfect mountain getaway, closer than you think. Experience hiking trails, waterfalls, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, and more. […]

Hard Rock, Hard Liquor, Fast Cars, and Rockin’ Good Times!

Imagine a world where roaring engines and illicit spirits collide. […]

Heat Up The Night…Whiskey, Wine, & Fire

Whole animal grilling and open fire cooking, grilling, pork, ribs, brisket, sausages, chickens, lamb, ostrich, and other surprises. […]

Exploring Autumn’s Splendor: A Fall Color Tour On The Ridgeline Trolley In Burke County, NC

Hop aboard the Ridgeline Trolley for a fall color tour that offers unparalleled views and unforgettable moments. […]

Rural Hill Maize Maze Returns For Another Season Of Fun

The seven-acre maze is a complex and intricate design that will test even the most seasoned maze navigators. […]

Return To Lallybroch!

Join us for a celebration of Scottish heritage and culture at Historic Rural Hill […]

Introduce Your Family And Friends To The Best Of Our Small Towns

Festivals display a community’s culture through shared experiences around music, food, crafts and entertainment, creating unique memories for all of their attendees. […]

Miss Angels Farm Second Annual Peach Festival

Spend Saturday June 29, 9am– 6pm, and Sunday June 30, 12–6pm on a Peach Orchard. Homemade Peach Ice Cream, Homemade Peach XXX Ice Cream, Peach Zonker, Peach Pies, Peach Turnovers, Fresh Breads, Peach Jam, baked […]

Sip, Nibble And Enjoy At This Cool Winery In The Foothills

Situated atop a knoll outside Morganton with gorgeous views of the South Mountains is Silver Fork Winery. Owners Jennifer Foulides and Ed Wisnieski left corporate America behind in 2013 to move south and create a […]

Open The Door To Summer Adventure In Hendersonville

Outdoor adventure abounds in the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Hendersonville, North Carolina. The town’s location — surrounded by hills and valleys covered in old-growth forests with rivers and streams flowing throughout — makes it […]

Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic Returns, The Mountain Is Yours.

This August, amateur and professional photographers can visit Grandfather Mountain’s classroom in the clouds to hear presentations from top photojournalists and improve their skills. The annual Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic returns Aug. 17-18, also allowing […]

Come “C” Gastonia

Conventions, Conferences, Culinary Creations, Creative Craft Beverages, & Chill. The city of Gastonia is the perfect urban trail head. In the heart of Gaston county, any direction you venture, you will find something new to […]

Explore Uptown Eden This Holiday Season

I want to walk along the quaint sidewalk of a small country town in Eden and chat with the owner of the little shop that sells local crafts and artisan products. […]