Category: Mountain Town

Hickory Nut Gorge: Home To One Of North Carolina’s Most Beautiful Parks & Two Charming Towns

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Chimney Rock Village, Lake Lure, Mountain Town, Mountains, Vacation Rentals, Waterfalls

Hickory Nut Gorge, Chimney Rock The Hickory Nut Gorge is a 20,000 acre, 14-mile long canyon that cuts a steep pass through the Blue Ridge escarpment. It is abundant in undisturbed forests, waterfalls, and granite cliffs…and is located just a short drive from Asheville, Black Mountain and Hendersonville. This easily accessible outdoor mecca is steeped … Read More “Hickory Nut Gorge: Home To One Of North Carolina’s Most Beautiful Parks & Two Charming Towns” »

Exploring Blue Ridge Mountain Communities

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Mountain Cabins, Mountain Town, Mountains, Outdoor, Tourism

Exploring Blue Ridge Mountain Communities Blue Ridge Mountain communities have a special charm unlike any other. From panoramic vistas with breathtaking views and outdoor adventures in some of this Nation’s most beautiful parks and forests, to cruising the Blue Ridge Parkway, “America’s Favorite Drive”. It’s not hard to imagine why so many people retreat into … Read More “Exploring Blue Ridge Mountain Communities” »

Next-Level Destination Mountain Towns & Communities, with Eric Woolridge of Destination by Design

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Mountain Town, Small Business, Tourism, Uncategorized

In this episode we sit down with Eric Woolridge, Appalachian State University Alumni & President of Destination by Design, which is an economic development firm comprised of local government planners, engineers, urban designers, and communication experts who collaborate to plan, develop, brand, and promote destination-quality recreation and tourism. If you’ve traveled much in the Blue … Read More “Next-Level Destination Mountain Towns & Communities, with Eric Woolridge of Destination by Design” »

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

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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)” »

Bed & Breakfast Inns and Cottages – A Warm & Relaxing Way To Experience Asheville, NC with Angela Harrell

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Bed & Breakfast, Inns, Mountain Town, Mountains, Tourism

In this episode we sit down with Angela Harrell. She is the Owner & Innkeeper of the Cumberland Falls Bed & Breakfast, located in the beautiful and historic Montford District of Asheville. Angela is also a member of the Asheville Bed & Breakfast Association which is an association of diverse inns located in Asheville, North … Read More “Bed & Breakfast Inns and Cottages – A Warm & Relaxing Way To Experience Asheville, NC with Angela Harrell” »