One amazing thing about living in North Carolina is that you don’t even have to leave the state to have an awesome weekend away. There’s so much opportunity for adventure here and a lot of variety as well so you’re not always stuck doing the same thing. It’s a pretty amazing place to call home, or even an adopted home…
If you do a lot of hikes in the same area, at some point they start to look the same. It can get to a point where you might want to mix it up. Maybe to see some different scenery, different vegetation, or maybe something really unique. Maybe something like hiking on an old speedway complete with old cars and…
If you’re planning to visit Maggie Valley, the impressive nature is probably going to be the highlight of your trip. It’s just a wonderfully gorgeous area and it has a bit of everything! Today we are taking a closer look at a really cool waterfall with this guide on how to hike to Soco Falls in Maggie Valley. It’s got…
So you’ve been sent to Fort Bragg and now you need to figure out what to do on the weekends, right? If you like the outdoors, this one is for you. Here’s my guide to 10 awesome hikes 1 hour from Fayetteville to help you plan your adventures. The list starts with the hikes closer in to Fayetteville and moves…
Writing this one presented a tricky situation. You see, I think it’s a cool place to visit for an easy outdoor outing but there was this one thing that brought it down for me. It was a weird situation where I liked it and think people should check it out, but I wouldn’t necessarily be in a rush to go…
My Lords and my Ladies, I’m very happy to share this with you today. Over the weekend I attended my first ever Renaissance Festival and, well, it was far better than I could’ve imagined. As I entered the gates, I was whisked back in time and into a place where us nerds were *finally* cool. It was the best day…
This one has to be a must do while you’re living in or visiting North Carolina. It’s pure magic. I think it doesn’t matter how many animals you’ve seen in the wild, every time you get an encounter with them is something special. Here’s a guide full of useful tips on how to spot Elk in Cataloochee Valley to help…
In November of 1983, a combination of poor weather and alcohol led to the crash of a small Cessna 414A plane, killing all on board. The wreckage still lies in the quiet mountains where it landed, leaving a unique site for hikers. Here’s my full guide on how to hike to the Waterrock Knob plane crash with everything you need…
Who doesn’t love a good brunch? Noone, right? That’s what I thought. Well today I’m here to give you some new ideas with my top 8 places to go for brunch in Fayetteville. Some of them are the classic mimosa and pancakes style brunch experience and others offer something a little different. Either way, they’re all good for a mid-morning…
It’s time to let your inner basic girl shine because today’s post is all about flower fields. While they might be over for this year – sorry I didn’t get to this earlier to allow more time for you to get there, I’m hoping this can help you prepare for future years. Here’s my guide on checking out the sunflowers…