Winterfest at Carowinds is one of the premier holiday events in North Carolina. Carowinds is a large amusement park located on the border of North and South Carolina. The park opened in March of 1973 as the idea of Charlotte businessman Earl Hall. After an inspiring trip to Disneyland in 1956, ...

It’s that time of the year again. The malls are insane. The traffic is unbearable. Time to scrape ice off the car windows, shovel driveways, prepare for holiday entertaining, spend endless hours searching for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, and so on and so forth. However, ...

Between the country’s largest gingerbread competition and the renowned holiday celebration at the historic Biltmore Estate, Asheville has become a popular holiday destination in recent years. Add in a small chance of an early winter storm, a lineup of festive events, and a multitude of ...

While the Upstate South Carolina region generally sees a much milder winter than much of the country, the temps are usually still cold enough to limit most outdoor activity. Occasional light snowstorms are not all that uncommon. With daily highs hovering in the low 30’s-upper 50’s on ...

Fall is the perfect time to plan your trip to the beautiful Western North Carolina region. Nestled in the foothills of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is a great starting point for exploring various daytrips throughout the region. A huge lineup of seasonal events, vibrant fall ...

Caesars Head State Park is one of the most popular parks for hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, leaf peepers, and photographers visiting Upstate South Carolina. Caesars head joins with nearby Jones Gap State Park. Together, the 2 parks comprise a 13,000 acre stretch of land referred to as the Mountain ...

Colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, football, brisk weather, pumpkin everything….there really is no better season than the fall. While South Carolina does not typically come to mind first when planning a fantastic autumn destination, the Upstate, a name given to the 10 counties which make up the ...

Lower Catawba Falls, a breathtaking 100 foot multi-tiered waterfall, is one of numerous easily accessible waterfalls near the Asheville, NC region. The trailhead is just 30 minutes away, making Catawba the closest major waterfall to Asheville, and thus, also one of the most crowded. Access to this ...

The Gulf coast is home to some of the country’s most amazing beaches. In fact, many of the Florida Gulf Coast beaches have been rated at some time or another as “the best.” While Florida’s Gulf side beaches do not shine in the surfing department due to the calmer more ...

Dallas is most well-known for being home to “America’s Team” The Cowboys, amazing employment opportunities, and Dealey Plaza: site of the JFK assassination. One other thing comes automatically to mind and that is endless suburbia. While the city frequently ranks amongst the ...