Nature’s welcoming embrace spreads across the mountains of Western North Carolina. Here, in the Blue Ridge Parkway region that is the country’s oldest and longest scenic byway, you’ll discover a colorful landscape. It’s simply stunning as the vibrant greens of the season and pastel colors of native flowers begin creeping their way up the highestContinue reading “Craggy Gardens In Bloom Along The Blue Ridge Parkway”
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Hands-On Culinary Events In Asheville, North Carolina
Down on the farm life is thriving in North Carolina. Take a drive along the countryside and you can stop in at local organic farms, bakeries, breweries, cheese makers and restaurants. Each destination along the way is a inviting space with business owner’s who buy local, and serve up fresh produce and tasty samplings ofContinue reading “Hands-On Culinary Events In Asheville, North Carolina”
Explore The Biltmore Gardens and Railway
Seeking a beautiful spot for a outing in North Carolina? Then, travel onward to One Lodge Street in Asheville, where you’ll find the stunning Biltmore Estate. Each year, folks from far and near visit to estate to view the beauty nature offers. As the summer begins you’ll find colorful annuals filling the Walled Garden, Estate Entry, and WineryContinue reading “Explore The Biltmore Gardens and Railway”
Spring Wildflower Viewing In The Smoky Mountains
The birds are in flight, and the weather is starting warm. Just outside our window the frogs start are singing – and Spring is here. It’s a time of renewal, when mother nature blankets the nation with wildflowers in a rainbow of vibrant colors. From flower festivals to Earth Day celebration and beautiful lushContinue reading “Spring Wildflower Viewing In The Smoky Mountains”
Contributors, Marie Bartlett
Marie Bartlett has dedicated more than 25 years of her life as a creative nonfiction writer and public relations consultant. Born in Melbourne, Australia to an Australian mother and an American father, she has four published non-fiction books, hundreds of feature articles in print and four books, based upon true stories, she produced as aContinue reading “Contributors, Marie Bartlett”
Tour North Carolina’s Wine Trail and Join The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival
North Carolina’s Surry wineries offer many vintages flavors to sample. To help along the way here are some suggestions for your trip. Start at McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks to sample wines, and hard cider as well. Afterwards, visit Elkin Creek Vineyards, which is located on the property of a century-old mill. They also have someContinue reading “Tour North Carolina’s Wine Trail and Join The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival”
Join The Mountain Sports Festival IN NC
Ready for a challenge? Head to Asheville where you’ll find heart-pumping action activities such as mountain biking, rock-climbing and kayaking. The three-day Mountain Sports Festival brings competitors from all across the country each summer for a variety of outdoor competitions and sporting exhibitions and clinics in Asheville in May. Events during the festival including aContinue reading “Join The Mountain Sports Festival IN NC”
Activities For Every Season In Asheville
Once, no so long ago, Asheville was simply a crossroads used by the regions Indians. With trails on a plateau surrounded by mountains and rivers on all sides, Frontiersmen such as Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett traveled the area on their adventures. Here, adventure awaits for those who love the outdoors on trails, and waterways. Continue reading “Activities For Every Season In Asheville”
Fun At Greensboro Science Museum
Whether you’re passing through the central part of North Carolina, or planning a trip to the region, don’t overlook the newly “reinvented” Greensboro Science Center, a three-in-one attraction that features a zoo, an aquarium and a long-standing museum which still carries the thrill of exploration for kids and adults alike. I arrived on a warmContinue reading “Fun At Greensboro Science Museum”
Discover Asheville’s History, Then And Now
Recently named one of the best places to visit in 2015 by Frommer Guides, Asheville, North Carolina has always retained a certain charm and appeal. Its history is rich and layered, a unique blend of old and new; mountain rustic and citified glory; a multi-colored rainbow of variation in a part of the state thatContinue reading “Discover Asheville’s History, Then And Now”
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