Tag: North Carolina
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5 Underappreciated States that Deserve More Attention
There are some places in the United States that seem to get all the attention. Travelers flock to the same handful of famous destinations year after year while other states quietly sit in the background waiting to surprise the people willing to give them a chance. Some of the most memorable places we have visited…
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A Day in Downtown Raleigh {North Carolina}
A work trip brought me to Raleigh, and with half a day free, I set out to explore the historic downtown. I had visited North Carolina before, but never its capital. There’s something about a capital city that feels like a good place to begin—where history, culture, and everyday life all seem to meet in…
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Appalachian Highlands Weekend Road Trip {Tennessee, North Carolina &Virginia}
Looking for a mountain getaway? This Appalachian Highlands weekend road trip combines Revolutionary War history, scenic drives, waterfalls, and stunning mountain views across Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.
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Visiting Chimney Rock State Park: Stairs, Views & Waterfalls {North Carolina}
Our visit to Chimney Rock State Park gave us a morning of mountain views, hundreds of stairs, a little family hiking adventure, and a beautiful waterfall trail near Asheville.
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Walking the Asheville Urban Trail: Art, Architecture & Hidden Treasures {North Carolina}
Asheville’s Urban Trail is more than a downtown walking route. Follow the trail through the heart of Asheville to discover historic buildings, public art, literary history, tiny doors, and the unexpected details that make this mountain city so much fun to explore.
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Smoky Mountain National Park {North Carolina}
Memorial Day weekend took us to North Carolina to enjoy the glorious mountains of the Smoky Mountain National Park. It was good for my soul to be back in mountains with so many trees and fresh air and hikes to explore. Sadly, I realized that my time in Florida has weakened my hiking ability. But…