ONW Has Something For Just About Every Palate
The Old Nick Williams Farm and Distillery, located in the Piedmont of NC, was first established in 1768 and was once known as one of the most revered whiskey distilleries in the United States. The Eighteenth Amendment in 1919 and subsequent prohibition forced the distillery to temporarily close. In 2015,…
Hike To An Abandoned Plane Crash
The paved trail that marks the beginning of the hike to Waterrock Knob looks harmless enough… but you’ll be glad for an opportunity to stop and take in the views when you realize it’s a steep climb (412 feet) to the summit. Located at Milepost 451.2, Waterrock Knob is the…
All Trails Lead To Elkin For Trail Days 2021!
Surry County, North Carolina Join us this Spring for the second annual NC Trail Days June 4-6, a multi-day festival celebrating the great outdoors, the NC Mountains to Sea Trail, and our local trails with activities and adventures all weekend! The Festival is held every first weekend in June in…
Avery County Quilt Trail Starts On Beech Mountain
Avery County, North Carolina Dream of a treasure hunt, to be done at your leisure from the comfort of your own car, which leads past timeless works of art, on quiet mountain backroads. The Avery County Quilt Trail is such a dream, brought to life and headquartered at the Beech…
Surry Trail Reaches Milestone With Opening Of New Wineries
The new Surry County Four Rivers Map provides locations for all paddling access points in the county, as well as stream details and parking info for each access point.
After Conquering The Outdoors Try This In Stokes County
Stokes County, NC Stokes County, North Carolina, has long been your mountains just down the road. Bordering with Virginia Stokes County has always been “your mountains just down the road.” In contrast to the timeless beauty of the area, new to the region is the growing number of options for…
Spring Means “Girls Day Out” In Uptown Eden
City of Eden, Rockingham County, NC Get ready girls! Uptown Eden is set to host a fun and memorable day of deals, dining and drinks!! The newly revitalized uptown area in Eden will keep you busy for the day and into the evening and have you wanting to come back…
Discover Your Trail In Burke County
Burke County, NC Spring is here and the adventures are waiting for you in Burke County! Enjoy spending time outdoors after a long winter of being cooped up inside by following streams, ridgelines or lakeshores to get to the perfect destination. Experience hiking in the cool weather, where the leaves…
Hendersonville’s Signature Food & Spirits Event
Henderson County, NC Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend returns to Hendersonville this spring. The four-day event, April 15-18, celebrates the start of a new growing season, as apple blossoms emerge in the orchards and budbreak occurs in the vineyards. Participating wineries, cideries and tasting rooms offer nearly 60 happenings throughout…
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden To Reopen To Public
Gaston County, NC After navigating the threat of Covid-19 for a year, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden reopened to the public on March 17. The Garden has operated under various scenarios over the past year, but with vaccinations increasing and the spread on the decline, the Garden will now open more…