Perched high in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the quirky college town of Boone, which at only a 3-hour’s drive from us in Raleigh, is the perfect destination for a getaway. Boone isn’t just a mountain ...

I love Autumn, and always get excited when the weather cools down, leaves start to change, and fun festivals begin popping up in the Blue Ridge Mountain towns near our home (just off the Blue Ridge ...

It all started over sweet tea. A friend raved about North Carolina’s mountain towns, art communities, and southern hospitality. I’d never been there, but something about how she described it — ...

With beautiful natural surroundings, a historic downtown, interesting museums, and excellent restaurants, Franklin may be small but it has a lot going for it. Keep reading for the best things to do in ...