Nestled in the High Country of North Carolina, lay the small mountain towns of Valle Crucis, Blowing Rock and Boone. The area, just a three-hour drive from Greenville, boasts elevations of 3,000 feet or above, making it one of the first in the region for leaf peepers to view mother nature’s magnificent fall display of red, gold and purple splendor and a great place for a fall getaway.
How to choose a bike
When it’s time for an upgrade, choosing the perfect bike can get confusing for some of you. But that doesn’t mean you pick the first bike you find, especially when it’s your first bike. Looking for professional bikes with a solid design and additional features is never easy. That requires accurate knowledge and understanding about what type of bike do you want to ride.
Mount Airy, North Carolina is Home to the 4th Annual Budbreak Wine Festival
North Carolina’s vibrant wine scene will be showcased May 4 at the fourth annual Budbreak Wine Festival. This spring event celebrates the breaking of buds on vines across the state by bringing together 17 wineries for a street festival in […]
Need a Place for Fido to Stay While You Are Traveling?
Rover.com is Giving Dogs the Advantage of Staying in a Home this Holiday Season While Families Are Away Dog Boarding Service Connects Dog Sitters with Dog Owners for Cozier, Real Home Stays Forget the panic over gifts, finding a good […]
Beech Mtn Resort Celebrates 45 Years of Skiing This Winter
BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. – This winter marks a milestone ski season at Beech Mountain Resort. The resort celebrates 45 years since its christening in 1967, when it became Eastern America’s highest ski area at 5,506 feet in elevation. Beech Mountain […]
Holiday Art and Craft Show at Western Carolina University
Holiday Art & Craft Show Celebrates 25 Years this Nov. 23-24 CULLOWHEE, N.C. – The “Hard Candy Christmas” Fine Art and Craft Show reaches the quarter-century milestone this Nov. 23-24. For the 25th year in a row, the show will […]
24th Annual Downtown Hampton, Virginia Lighted Boat Parade Returns December 1
Hampton, Virginia– On December 1, cruise into the holiday spirit at the 24th annual Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade. More than 20 boats are expected to participate in this free nautical light show taking place on the downtown Hampton, Virginia […]
Miles of Scenic Fall Hiking & Biking Options at Beech Mtn
BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. – While some prefer viewing the splendid colors of autumn by car, the Town of Beech Mountain offers a more interactive way to see the leaves. The town maintains more than 30 miles of hiking and mountain […]
Dahlonega’s Color Palette Includes More Than Just Fall Foliage
Top Five Colorful Reasons to Visit During the Season The Colors of Fall in Dahlonega: 1. Gold: Pan for gold, visit a gold mine, or tour The Gold Museum. Known as the site of the first major U.S. […]
Annual Autumn at Oz Celebration is Oct. 6-7 on Beech Mountain
BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. – Enjoy a nostalgic stroll down the yellow brick road this fall during Beech Mountain’s 19th annual Autumn at Oz weekend. The event takes place Oct. 6-7 and celebrates the old Land of Oz theme park, which operated […]
Unique places and ways to see fall colors in South Carolina
Columbia, S.C. — As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to cool, it’s time to start thinking about a road trip to the mountains to enjoy that annual rite of autumn — leaf gazing. For those looking to take […]
Historic Rockford Guide Now Available at VerySurry.com
ROCKFORD, N.C. – A guide for enjoying a weekend in the historic Village of Rockford is now only a click away. Surry County has created a guide and itinerary that combines Rockford’s rich history with winery visits and a paddling […]
New Zip Line Adventure Park!
Nantahala Outdoor Center Announces New Zip Line Adventure Park (via PR Newswire) WESSER, N.C., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), one of the nation’s largest outdoor recreation companies, announced plans to open its new Nantahala Zip Line […]
Top 10 NC Waterfalls & Scenic Drives Near Asheville
Top 10 NC Waterfalls & Scenic Drives Near Asheville (via PR Newswire) ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — With hundreds of waterfalls in the Asheville, North Carolina area of the mountains, how do you choose which ones to visit? […]
Art in the Park Celebrates 50 Years of Saturdays in Blowing Rock
Sounds like a fun event… BLOWING ROCK N.C. (April 2012) – The long run of Art in the Park Saturdays began here in 1962, when a handful of area artists and craftspeople gathered to showcase local talent. Now, a half-century […]