Posts in Category: Free things to do

Hiking Hotspot: Courthouse Falls

One overlooked waterfall in the beautiful Western North Carolina region is Courthouse Falls, located about 6 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Transylvania County, “The Land of ...

Hiking Hotspot: Roaring Fork Falls

Roaring Fork is a beautiful hile located in the Pisgah National forest in the Blue Ridge region of Western North Carolina. Surprisingly, this trail receives little foot traffic despite its’ ...

Hiking Hotspot: Moore Cove Falls

Moore Cove is one of my favorite waterfalls in WNC, an area packed to the brim with so many incredible natural sights. I have hiked so many waterfall trails since moving to the area. I really like ...

Hiking Hotspot: Bear Wallow Mountain

Western North Carolina offers no shortage of beautiful mountain hikes. Bear Wallow Mountain is a popular 1 mile out-and-back trail featuring a 600 foot climb up to a beautiful meadow. As it is ...

Mount Mitchell: The Highest Point East of the Mississippi

The Blue Ridge Parkway, “America’s Favorite Drive,” is loaded with scenic vistas of the most dramatic mountain range in the East. The misty fog passing over the mountains creates a ...

Hiking Hotspot: Collier Cove in WNC

Hidden far away from the tourist congestion in Asheville is a quaint little known preserve which offers gorgeous views of the Butler mountain range and ample wildlife watching opportunities. If you ...

Attraction of the Week: Jump Off Rock

Many beautiful overlooks of the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains can be found throughout the entire Western North region, most notably via the Blue Ridge Parkway. Really, you can’t drive ...

Fun-in-the-Sun: A Day in Siesta Key on Florida’s Gulf

Time and time again, Siesta Key Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast pops up on many “best of” lists. The cool to the touch, 99% quartz sand has attracted visitors from around the world. ...

12 Festive & Free Holiday Light Displays in Tampa Bay

With year-round warm temps and absolutely no chance of snow, Tampa is far from the idyllic winter wonderland Christmas destination that I am dreaming about. However, the absence of a White Christmas ...

Things to do and see in Indian Rocks Beach: The Hidden Gem of Florida’s Gulf

Indian Rocks Beach is a charming low-key community along the Gulf Coast of Florida. While the town is just a short drive from the touristy St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, it feels much further away ...