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North Carolina Trail Days in Elkin celebrates the many outdoor recreation opportunities found in small towns throughout the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. At the junction of three state trails, Elkin is a true trails town. NC Trail Days has grown to a four-day event, aligning with National Trails Day on… Read More
Join us at the Floyd Country Store for our 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Celebration with Twin Creeks String Band, Unique Sound of the Mountains & The Virginia Girls plus Raistlin Brabson & Mac Traynham. Dinner is served from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm, with dancing from 8:00… Read More
Join us at the Floyd Country Store for our 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Celebration with Twin Creeks String Band, Unique Sound of the Mountains & The Virginia Girls plus Raistlin Brabson & Mac Traynham. Dinner is served from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm, with dancing from 8:00… Read More
The North Carolina Arboretum is a 434-acre public garden located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah National Forest just south of Asheville, NC. Accessible via Parkway Milepost 393.6, the Arboretum is surrounded by botanically-diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, encouraging personal connections with nature in the gardens, hiking… Read More
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether it’s the next season in life or your next adventure, you can find it in our two rivers, our relationship to nature, and the many outdoor offerings available, from kayaking to hiking to biking. Read More
Oak Haven Lodge – Lovely 12 room lodge offering comfortable, affordable overnight accommodations. Rooms and suites available, some with kitchens. Ask about pet friendly rooms. Optional add-ons include hot tub oasis, massage, candles, and even roses. Located just 7 miles from Parkway Milepost 165.3 on Route 8. Lots of… Read More
Ober Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s only ski area and amusement park. Ski, snowboard, and snow tube in winter; Alpine Slide, Rock Climbing Wall, Chair-Swing, Maze, and Mini-Golf in warmer months, and Ski Mountain Coaster, Scenic Chairlift, Wildlife Encounter, Ice Bumper Cars and Ice-Skating are available year round! Visit www.obergatlinburg.com or… Read More
Oconaluftee Indian Village poses the question, “Is it actually Cherokee history if it’s still happening?” Today you can transport back to an 18th century village full of authentic stickball demonstrations, dance, staged war reenactments—you name it. If it happened then, it’s happening now. Season opens May 1st, and tickets and… Read More
Viewing History “Through Their Eyes” By Michel Robertson The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas is proud to announce an exciting addition to their galleries: “Through Their Eyes: The History of America at War from 1917 through the Global War on Terror.” Beginning on November 1, 2022, each museum gallery… Read More
Slow down and experience some Appalachian Christmas traditions at our annual “Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival” downtown. Held the 2nd Saturday in December, the streets are filled with hand crafted gifts, canned and baked goods, food, heritage demonstrations, live music, s’mores, photo ops, Santa, wagon rides and tons of fun!… Read More