If you are looking for wild horses in the Outer Banks while also having the opportunity to spend the day at the beach collecting shells, look no further than Shackleford Banks! It is less crowded than some of the...
Beautiful Beaufort North Carolina
Every time I have told the story of my wonderful weekend in Beaufort, the first thing people ask me is: “do you mean Beaufort South Carolina?” Not knowing that there is a Beaufort North Carolina AND a Beaufort South...
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge: The Pungo Unit
Recently I wrote about a very family-friendly spot to see bears in North Carolina. Today I am sharing what I think is the BEST spot to see them. It is a little more remote, meaning it is not on...
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
Guess what? The best place to see bears in North Carolina is NOT the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but rather in the coastal region. In fact, the Albemarle peninsula has the highest density of black bears in North...
Going Outside Inn with Greybeard Rentals in Black Mountain
Mid-Century Modern decor meets outdoor living in this Greybeard Rentals cabin called Outside Inn! It is near Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway and is the perfect spot to getaway and see some leaf-peeping! ...
Adventures in the Outer Banks – Flexible Travel Planning with Expedia
My Outer Banks trip planned using the Expedia site and app which gave me the best trip planning flexibility. Use it to plan your trip, make changes on the fly, and keep an itinerary of your trip so you...
How to Spend a Weekend in Charlotte
Disclosure: This post on things to do in Charlotte, NC on a weekend was created in collaboration with Hotel Planner. As always, all experiences and opinions are my own. The South is steeped in history that spans much more...