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Come journey with us as we explore and highlight the people and places that make the Blue Ridge and Southern Appalachian Mountains special and unique

Category: Apple Picking

Blue Ridge Parkway: America’s Favorite Scenic Drive, with Tubby Kubik (Executive Director, Blue Ridge Parkway Association)

Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 By Exploration Local
Blue Ridge Parkway: America’s Favorite Scenic Drive, with Tubby Kubik (Executive Director, Blue Ridge Parkway Association)
Adventure, Apple Picking, Day Tripping, Fall Color, Mountain Town, Mountains, Scenic Drive, Tourism, Uncategorized

In this episode I sit down with Tubby Kubik, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Parkway Association and we chat about the history of the Parkway, the unique characteristics of the Blue Ridge Mountains, resources to make your visit and exploration of the Parkway and Southern Appalachian towns as enjoyable as possible, and some secrets … Read More “Blue Ridge Parkway: America’s Favorite Scenic Drive, with Tubby Kubik (Executive Director, Blue Ridge Parkway Association)” »

Apple Picking – The Ultimate Fall Pastime, with Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard

Posted on August 26, 2020August 26, 2020 By Exploration Local
Apple Picking – The Ultimate Fall Pastime, with Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard
Apple Picking, Fall

When the weather begins to cool off in the Southeast it means the best season of the year is fast approaching. Apple picking, a favorite fall pastime, actually begins in early September in western North Carolina. And, no apple tastes better than the ones you pick yourself – fresh off the tree. This autumn/fall activity … Read More “Apple Picking – The Ultimate Fall Pastime, with Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard” »

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