by Debra Cloer | Mar 12, 2023 | Things to Do
St Patrick’s Day is most always associated with Irish Heritage, wearing green, and is always associated with drinking beer. Some places even offer green beer! Regardless of your location and beverage preference, it’s always fun to celebrate and get together with... 
by Lee Cloer | Dec 9, 2021 | Hike, Kayak, Outdoors, Things to Do, Waterfall
“Pics or it didn’t happen” If there’s no digital proof of your hike, your bike ride, your kayak trip, dinner…did it really happen? You and your family are on that much-awaited for North Carolina mountains summer vacation – free of work and school and you... 
by Lee Cloer | May 4, 2021 | Things to Do, Outdoors
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Beautiful views, delectable foods, incredible moods… we welcome you to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. “Great things are done when men and mountain meet” ~ William Blake You need peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle... 
by Lee Cloer | Apr 8, 2021 | Things to Do, 828 Towns, Family
They say, “If you don’t like the weather in WNC, wait 5 minutes.” You like warm sunny days hanging out by a waterfall? We’ve got plenty of that.You prefer a slight chill in the air as you hike a mountain trail? Yep, we’ve got that too.You love a light rain that cools... 
by Lee Cloer | Jan 17, 2021 | 828 Towns, Food & Drink, Things to Do
Andrews, NC’s newest location (Dec 2020) to grab something to drink and eat is The Parting Glass Irish Pub. The owners of this family-run establishment are husband and wife, Eric and Shannon West. They opened in November of 2020 and are located at 945 Main St in... 
by Lee Cloer | Jul 23, 2020 | Outdoors, Hike, Things to Do, Waterfall
Directions Trail Map Weather Rough Ridge Trail Located just outside of Boone, NC, Rough Ridge Trail is a magnificent hiking trail with beautiful views is a short but moderate climb of close to 2.5 miles. The trail is well used and maintained and with some of the best...