With warmer temperatures and blue skies on the horizon, it’s perfect weather for hitting the foothills. Western North Carolina is full of trails that wind throughout stunning forested hills, rocky mountainsides, and thundering waterfalls—and spring is one of the best times to explore it all. Before you head into the Great Outdoors, you should make […]
Western North Carolina is known for its stunning natural areas. The mountains, the lakes, the miles of hiking trails — getting outside is a big part of life around here. So when a rainy day rolls around, it’s hard not to feel antsy being stuck inside. But don’t let the rain discourage you — there […]
Since the communities of Western North Carolina are nestled in the mountains, you’d think they get snowed in regularly during the winter. But that’s not the case! Thanks to a weather phenomenon known as the “thermal belt,” the temperatures in Western N.C. stay relatively mild all year long. We could go on about the fancy […]
