Like your grandmother’s narrative needlework, the growing patchwork of creative designs on rural outbuildings across the state tells a larger story. By Jimmy Tomlin Ourstate.com
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25 Undeniable Reasons Why Everyone Loves North Carolina
Sure, anyone can say their state is the best. But it’s really only true for one of them – North Carolina. 🙂 Here are just 25 out of many reasons why that’s absolutely true. By Emory Rakestraw Onlyinyourstate.com
You’ll Want To Visit This Small North Carolina Mountain Town As Soon As Possible
With the dog days of summer heating up to soaring temperatures, the best escape is to head to the mountains and experience fresh, high elevation air and a cool breeze on your cheek. Luckily, North Carolina is home to the highest elevation town on the east coast, Beech Mountain. For a great summer getaway this […]
10 Things Everyone Misses When They Leave North Carolina
Saying goodbye is hard to do, especially when you live in a beautiful state like North Carolina. Even if you’re ready to get out and see the world, a few months down the road you’ll still find yourself reminiscing and understanding exactly what you miss about ‘home.’ Here are the ten most common things everyone […]
Hawksbill Mountain Trail, A 1.8 Mile Hike In North Carolina, Takes You Through A Beautiful Forest
If you want to get amazing views of Linville Gorge, you can find them along many of the trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Head to the top of North Carolina’s Hawksbill Mountain in just about any season (except in the blistering cold, maybe) and you’re sure to love the hike itself as much as […]
9 Questions to Ask When Choosing Siding Colors
Freshen your home’s exterior and boost your curb appeal with a brilliant new palette of siding colors. These questions will help you choose the right hue for you. By BH&G Editors WWW.bhg.com
The Farmers Almanac Predicts Winter 2020
Each year, just as summer is coming to a close, the Farmers’ Almanac releases a long range preview of the winter ahead and you may not like what they’re saying about the coming months in the Tar Heel State. The upcoming winter 2020 season promises, according to the Almanac, to include a little of everything. […]
Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson
The mission of the Florence Art School is to provide resources for instruction, exhibition and experience in the fine arts and heritage crafts for Ashe County and the region. Click here for Florence Thomas Art School website which includes whats happening at Florence.
Ashe County Cheese Factory
The Cheese Factory Tour In North Carolina That’s Everything You Could Imagine And More. If ever there was a way to gain the attention of locals and visitors alike, it certainly seems to work if you erect three giant (and cute!) cows at one end of your town’s Main Street. That’s what you’ll find in […]
Shatley Springs Restaurant
This Restaurant Way Out In The North Carolina Countryside Has The Best Doggone Food You’ve Tried In Ages. Up for a little adventure? Sure you are! Especially when the payoff involves finding a scrumdiddlyumptious little restaurant out in the middle of nowhere, right? You’ll instantly fall in love with this landmark destination restaurant that is […]