Towering trees. Stunning mountain views. Expansive cliffside panoramas. When you visit Western North Carolina, you’ll experience nature at its finest—and there are a few spots in particular that you won’t want to miss. Ready to start your outdoor adventure? Here’s our round-up of some of the best hiking trails in the Lake Lure area! Dittmer-Watts […]
Although it feels like fall was only here for a short time, it’s already on its way out and winter is around the corner. But that’s not all bad—it also means it’s almost time to celebrate the holiday season! Over the next few weeks, communities all over Western NC will come alive with festive happenings, […]
We might be a little biased, but we think Western NC is one of the best places to live—especially during the fall season. Now that summer is officially over, it’s almost time to enjoy the cool mountain air, the flaming red, orange, and yellow of the changing foliage, and pumpkins galore. Another major highlight of […]
With its beautiful mountains and hundreds of acres of national forests, Western NC is a hub for all things outdoor recreation, from biking to fishing and everything in between. But when it comes to exploring the best spots in the area, there’s nothing that quite compares to hiking! Since there are trails for every skill […]
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 […]
