In my last post, I shared the stunning fall leaves in the North Carolina mountains. The whole thing is quite impressive, but the leaves only last about one month out of the whole year. If you can’t make it to North Carolina to see the trees, many other amazing adventures await in our mountains. Maggie Valley […]
10 family fun Raleigh activities
Those of us who live in the Raleigh area know there’s lots of great stuff to do with kids. The secret’s getting out and more families vacation here every year. Whether you live here or are visiting for the first time, here’s our list of the 10 best family fun Raleigh activities! 1. North Carolina […]
25 things to do at the Outer Banks
Part 3 of our 3 Part Series. Read parts 1 and 2 for everything you need to know about the OBX! Part 1: Get to know the Outer Banks — an overview of each town and what it has to offer. Part 2: Where to stay at the OBX — how to rent a vacation […]
Outer Banks Family Vacation Guide
Part 1 of our 3 Part Series: The Outer Banks Family Vacation Guide Read Part 2 here! (Where to stay at the OBX) Read Part 3 here! (What to do at the OBX) There are so many things to do in the Outer Banks that it’s no wonder it is one of the most popular North Carolina vacations. […]
Linville Falls, North Carolina
Linville Falls in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains is the most popular waterfall in the state. Easily accessed from the Blue Ridge Parkway, more than 350,000 people register at the visitor center each year. The visitor center has restrooms and drinking fountains. There’s also a nearby campground with 50 tent and 20 RV sites for […]
Raleigh visitors guide
Hello there! If this is your first visit to our blog, welcome. We’re in the midst of a series on mid-size city family vacations — of which I am a huge fan (Read our top 10 reasons why here!) Today we visit Raleigh, NC, a city I know well since I live only 20 minutes […]
Breathtaking Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock State Park, located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina is tucked in Hickory Nut Gorge near Lake Lure. The State of North Carolina obtained Chimney Rock from private owners in 2007 and has turned the area into a premier destination for hiking, with or without your leashed dog! (Daisy did not join […]
Hike the Mountains to Sea Trail
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) The Mountains-to-Sea Trail runs 1,000 miles across North Carolina from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. The MST begins at Clingman’s Dome on the NC-TN border, crosses over Mount Mitchell, and extends all the way to Jockey’s Ridge State Park in the Outer Banks. Much of the trail consists […]
Ava Gardner: North Carolina’s Hidden Gem
Johnston County, NC, the place I call home, was built on tobacco farming. Generations of Barbours, Flowers and Stephensons farmed the land. Many of them still do. I meet people all the time who grew up harvesting tobacco at nearby farms. The Johnston County family tree is a web of family lines tangled together through […]
Raven Rock State Park, NC
With three active kids and an energetic dog, trips to local parks offer everything we need: room to roam, energy-burning rock exploration and a chance to play. Even better? Most parks offer free admission! Nice! One of my son’s favorite parks is Raven Rock State Park in Lillington, North Carolina. It’s only 20 miles from […]
