Hot Springs Is Worth the Hype

A couple of years ago, when I was younger and dumber, I wrote an asinine article about how Hot Springs, NC was overrated. I was wrong.

The Best Sunrise Hikes in Asheville (and Western North Carolina)

I recently updated my list of favorite sunsets in Western North Carolina, so I thought it was only fair to … More

An Updated List of the Best Sunsets in Asheville (and Western North Carolina)

This blog includes all the best places to watch sunsets in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

Living on the Edge: What’s the Purpose of a Guardrail?

While I’m terrified of heights, my fear picks and chooses where and when it wants to manifest itself. I have … More

For the Two People Who Care, the Burger Buns at Zadie’s Market Taste Just Like the Carawanna

I was so excited that Marshall and Hot Springs businesses started reopening this past month. These two small towns, about … More

You Can Still Make Small Western North Carolina Towns Your Personality

I tried my hardest not to remain my cynical self in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene. I tried to … More

Beaching It Up in Banner Elk

Boone and Banner Elk are two WNC spots that, up until this past month—well, in the case of Banner Elk; … More

Two Consecutive Weekends of LaZoom

My parents visited in November, and since they’ve now become something of Asheville regulars, I was looking for something new … More

Around the Block in Weaverville

Weaverville NC has one block with three cool breweries that’s a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Dispatches from the South: 24 Hours in Chattanooga

My brother and I did a whirlwind, hiking-centric 24-hours in Chattanooga. Here’s what we did.