I love learning about the history of many of the places we visit. Tim knows that no matter where we go, I’ll be googling who lived there and checking to see what cool tidbits of history I might find. One thing I always wondered was […]

The National Wildlife Refuge System is a designation given to a protected area that is part of the system of public lands and waters. These lands set out to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants. North Carolina is home to a number of state parks, scenic drives, […]

Sometimes I feel like State Parks are the little brother living in the National Park Systems’ shadow. All over the United States, we have some beautiful National Parks. But I feel like we sometimes forget about the beauty our State Parks offer us. Across North Carolina […]

Many of the people I know seem to think there isn’t a whole lot to do in Winston Salem. But every time I’ve been, usually for a short weekend trip, I feel like I don’t have enough time. Something about this adorable artsy town reminds […]

The Smoky Mountains are known for their black bears. But what about the elk? I always loved seeing the wild elk in the Smoky Mountains! Their story is often forgotten and to me, it is one of the coolest experiences in the Great Smoky Mountains […]

Some of the most beautiful views I’ve seen have been on along the Blue Ridge Parkway and if I’m being completely honest, more often than not it was the beautiful flora that took my breath away. With over 450 miles of beauty that spans from North Carolina […]