Need inspiration for your fall leaf-peeping trip? During a drive on these winding scenic byways — with plenty of stops for waterfalls, hikes, museums, delicious food, and gorgeous views along the way — the journey is the destination.
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An Artsy & Outdoorsy Weekend Around Mitchell County
Explore local galleries and artist studios and experience unbelievable stargazing and beautiful hikes on a quick trip to the mountains — plus, where to eat, sip, and stay along the way.
Mileposts & Memories: A Stop-by-Stop Guide to Exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway
We followed the Blue Ridge Parkway down through North Carolina, from Cumberland Knob just below the Virginia state line all the way to Cherokee, compiling our favorite vistas along the way.
The Road Food Difference
Fast food isn’t road food. Road food makes you slow down, take a seat, and savor classic flavor.
Hell and High Water: The Flood of 1916
The flood of 1916 broke every record in the book. The death and destruction it caused in Western North Carolina defined flooding for an entire generation of survivors, and their stories live on nearly 100 years later.
