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Christmas Tree Farms & Elf Village

LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL CHRISTMAS TREE EXPERIENCE? North Carolina ranks No. 2 in the nation in Christmas trees harvested, producing...

Whiteside Mountain among ’25 Best Fall Hiking Trails’

Wow, one of my favorite hikes was just named one of the "25 Best Fall Hiking Trails: Our Favorite Fall...

Franklin, NC the Real Gem of the Smokies

If the beautiful scenery and Southern hospitality aren’t enough, Franklin, NC boasts rich history and unique museums. The Franklin Gem...

Giddy-Up to the Smoky Mountains

Horseback riding never gets old, especially when you’re trekking through wildflowers, breathing in fresh air and gazing at the mountains...

The American Dream Told by The Copper Door

Imagine dining in an old gas station where the chef spent 9 years as a bombardier officer in a B-52....

Big Music Fun in a Little Bitty Town

The tiny village of Brasstown and town of Hayesville near the Georgia border are a hotbed of traditional mountain music...

Be Amazed by This 43-mile National Scenic Byway

The Cherohala Skyway is a 43-mile National Scenic Byway and National Forest Scenic Byway that connects Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to...

If You Like to Bike…

Western North Carolina boasts some of the best places to hop on a bike in the country. With the countless...

Shop, Dine & Wine in Highlands!

Highlands, North Carolina sits at 4,118 feet of elevation in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, making it the highest town in...

‘Unto These Hills’ Shakes a Nation

The Cherokee story is one that shouldn’t be lost in time. These resilient people brought the hills of the Blue...