Category: Family

Mast General Store: Still Serving Communities The Down-Home Way

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Conservation, Family, Mountain General Store, Mountain Town

  In this episode, I head to Banner Elk, NC to visit with Tracy Tilley & Sheri Moretz for a behind the scenes look at the iconic Mast General Store. We take a trip back in time and learn how the Mast’s down-home way of doing business is still alive today. Drawing on it’s own … Read More “Mast General Store: Still Serving Communities The Down-Home Way” »

Beech Mountain Resort: A Premier Multi-Season Resort & The Highest Ski Resort In The East

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Adventure, Family, Skiing & Snowboarding

The mountains of North Carolina offer some unexpected treats for skiers and snowboarders. Snowmaking capabilities are outstanding and allow for a constant supply of fresh snow and great conditions. They emphasize family skiing, with a good mix of beginner runs to get first timers interested in the sport, and more advanced trails and surprisingly good … Read More “Beech Mountain Resort: A Premier Multi-Season Resort & The Highest Ski Resort In The East” »

Something In The Saluda Air Fills The Heart And Soul

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Family, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Inns, Kayaking, Mountain Cabins, Mountain Town, Mountains, Nature, Scenic Drive, Small Business, Tourism, Waterfalls

Saluda, North Carolina, a tiny town of a little over 500 fulltime residents, is a mountain oasis with a Historic Downtown surrounded by rugged and accessible wilderness. The 18,000 acres of the Green River Game Lands and the Greenville Watershed have served as natural buffers, helping to preserve and protect the authentic character of this … Read More “Something In The Saluda Air Fills The Heart And Soul” »

The PERFECT Guide To The Beauty Of The Carolinas, with Ryan & Terri Watts of HD Carolina

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Adventure Videos, Day Tripping, Family, Hiking, Nature, Outdoor, Photography, Waterfalls

The beauty of the Carolina’s is unmatched in terms of diversity, accessibility, and the overall quality of things to do, see, and experience.  In this episode, husband and wife duo, Ryan and Terri Watts talk about the heart and passion for hiking, mountaineering, and exploring the trails, mountains, waterfalls and beaches of the Carolinas and … Read More “The PERFECT Guide To The Beauty Of The Carolinas, with Ryan & Terri Watts of HD Carolina” »

Living the Dream With National & World Whitewater Kayaking Champion, Nick Troutman

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Adventure, Family, Kayaking, Outdoor

In this episode we sit down with Nick Troutman who is a Professional Whitewater Kayaker, Growth Mindset Guru, and Champion Family Man! Nick paddles for Jackson Kayaks and has been a part of the Jackson family heritage for over a decade. Originally from Ottawa, Canada, Nick started kayaking at the age of 13 and his … Read More “Living the Dream With National & World Whitewater Kayaking Champion, Nick Troutman” »