Take a winery-hopping tour, put your hiking boots on, and listen to bluegrass music in two former mill towns-turned-outdoor playgrounds on the Yadkin River.
Downtown: Waxhaw
This small Piedmont town might have only one traffic light, but it has plenty more to offer for those who stop to look.
Four Great Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Halifax County
Hike and paddle, see incredible wildlife, and bike through history — plus visit a historic spot on the Roanoke River for a post-adventure drink.
When The Mountains-to-Sea Trail Hits The Road
A full third of the trail that crosses North Carolina isn't actually on a trail. Here's how thru-hikers get through it.
5 Ways to Spend a Weekend in Little Washington
Make the most of your visit to this charming town on the Pamlico River.
How Elkin Became a Trail Town
In the latest episode of Away Message, we find out how a quiet place in the foothills went crazy for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Neighborhood: Downtown Saluda
This little mountain town has it all: arts and outdoors, music and a museum, restaurants and retail — plus passionate people who make it all happen.
Paradise at 4,500 Feet
High on Toxaway Mountain, one of the state’s best-kept secrets unfolds like a fairytale. Southern Highlands Reserve is a native plant arboretum, a research center, a living laboratory. Most of all, it’s a place of unparalleled beauty.
A Weekend in West Jefferson
Our three-day itinerary will help you make the most of a getaway to this artsy mountain town.
Explore the Outdoors in Warren County
Relax on a lakeside beach, discover hiking trails, go boating, and dine by the dock in the Piedmont.
How to Find 16 of North Carolina’s Best Waterfalls
From the Sauratown Mountains in the Piedmont to Transylvania County’s Land of Waterfalls, these scenic spots are perfect places to drive to, hike to, or explore with your kids.
