Blowing Rock is the kind of small mountain town where the ice cream scoops are huge, the views are better than your screensaver, and there’s something going on just about every weekend. Whether you’re toting toddlers, wrangling tweens, or finally sneaking...
TL;DR – Quick Glance at Our High Falls Dam Release Adventure We arrived early (8:00 am) to snag a parking spot at the High Falls (Cullowhee Falls) North Trailhead. Google Maps Link 30-minute hike (moderate difficulty) to High Falls via North Trail AllTrails Link...
Debra and I have spent enough time in Franklin, NC, to know one thing: this mountain town is the kind of place that steals your heart (and maybe your breath if you’re not used to the altitude). Between the jaw-dropping scenery, outdoor adventures, and its legendary...
A Premier Fall Festival Event in Western North Carolina Get ready to let the good times roll during Franklin, North Carolina’s 29th Annual PumpkinFest! PumpkinFest rolls into action at 9:00am and Historic Downtown Franklin, North Carolina is full tilt with...
When winter blankets the Blue Ridge Mountains in its crisp embrace, the waterfalls along US Hwy 64 between Franklin and Highlands, NC, take on an extra layer of magic. This 30-minute drive through the Nantahala National Forest showcases some of Western North...
