This season, lace up your skates and take a spin in a winter wonderland.
TRAVEL
A Holiday on Ice in Highlands
Seeking a pocket of quiet in the mad dash leading up to Christmas, one family heads west and finds a rink they can skate away on.
Maggie Valley’s Outdoor Adventures
See wild vistas and waterfalls, come face to face with wildlife, hit the slopes, and grab a bite in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Gingerbread Dreams at Körner’s Folly
There’s more to Kernersville’s most famous home than meets the eye. Filled with nooks, trapdoors, and a tiny theater, Körner’s Folly is a Victorian homage to the power of imagination.
O Little Town of Steam Engines
For members of a model railroad club in Hendersonville, a love of toy trains that started with a simple track beneath the Christmas tree now stretches across western North Carolina.
Shop Talk in the Queen City
A Charlotte shopping guide for when you need help making your list and checking it twice.
The Seasons in Highlands: The Holidays
Stroll past magical lights and decorations on Main Street, go ice-skating in the park, and have a cozy meal by the fire during Christmastime in Highlands.
7 Mountain Drives to Take in North Carolina This Fall
Head west to discover stunning views, picture-perfect overlooks, and incredible pit stops — hint: waterfalls! — along our scenic roads and byways.
Choose Your Own Adventure at Juneberry Ridge
Retreat to the rolling countryside to roast s’mores outside of a cabin; hike, forage, and explore in the woods; listen to live music; and discover the true meaning of farm-to-table.
