A beer sits on a table at Homeplace Beer Company in Burnsville, NC

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

Would You Feel Comfortable Living Near a Popular Hiking Trail?

I remember the first time I hiked the Lover’s Leap Hike in Hot Springs—which follows part of the Appalachian Trail—for … More

Clothing Optional Partying on the Laurel River Trail

I was expecting to stumble upon some light partying on the Laurel River Trail. I wasn’t expecting so much nudity.

Thwarted Plans Led to Zadie’s Market

Thwarted plans led to Marshall’s Zadie’s Market, and I’m not mad it happened.

Is Hot Springs the Coolest Small Town on the East Coast? A Short Investigation

On June 20th of this year, Travel and Leisure named Hot Springs, NC, one of the “10 best small towns … More