Exploring the Highest Peaks in the Smokies
The NC Great Smoky Mountains boast some of the highest peaks on the eastern seaboard. Some of them provide long-range views, including across several states. Others have distinct features that make for an exceptional and unique visit. Here are some of our favorite highest peaks in the area and what you can expect to find. […]
Discover the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center
The NC Great Smoky Mountains, known for their unparalleled beauty and outdoor adventure, is also home to the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center. Sitting at an elevation of 4,900 feet at Purchase Knob in Haywood County, this learning center supports scientific research and education in our national parks. What that means to you is that […]
Nearby Neighbors of the NC Smokies
The most fascinating thing about Mountain Folk is that they are all kindred spirits, linked by the heritage of the NC Great Smoky Mountains. Regional and state borders don’t define their Appalachian culture, and there are a few places outside of the westernmost NC area and just over the border that you definitely will want […]
Exploring the Primitive Outback of Otto NC
Vacationers seeking an ultimate, one-stop adventure in kayaking, gem mining, and yes, even fainting goats, should check out Primitive Outback in Otto, NC. Here is everything you need to know to get the most out of your visit. Kayaking the Little Tennessee River Imagine yourself kayaking down the Little Tennessee River, sharing space with beavers, […]
Rustic Luxury Rentals at Buffalo Creek Vacations
Whether you are looking for an exciting family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a perfect gathering place for a large group, Buffalo Creek Vacations has something for everyone. The accommodations are stellar, but the setting is what draws people from across the country to this bucolic destination. Located in Clyde, NC, Buffalo Creek Vacations comprises […]
Where To Hear Smoky Mountain Music
Westernmost North Carolina is celebrated for its rich tradition of Appalachian music and is a renowned destination for music enthusiasts. Old Time mountain music is a melting pot of religious hymns, Scottish ballads – including the origins of bluegrass – and African blues. It’s down home, toe-tapping tunes meets Appalachian heritage. However, there’s more to […]
Apple Harvest Adventures in the Smokies
Apples, apple-picking, apple growing, apple pie-making, you get what I’m saying, have become somewhat synonymous with our mountain communities in large part because nearby Henderson County is the top apple producer in all of North Carolina AND is one of the top 10 apple-growing counties in the entire U.S. of A. Haywood County, NC, is […]
3 Days to Explore the NC Smoky Mountains – An Itinerary for Travel Inspiration
The Smoky Mountains provide visitors with thousands of things to do, and for first time visitors and weekend warriors it may be daunting to figure out how to squeeze it all in to three days. Hit the highlights of this outdoor-lover’s paradise with this three-day itinerary that will help you discover some of the region’s […]