Weekend Trips

Plan ahead with our suggestions for memorable outings in Western North Carolina.

Archive, Day Trips, Features, Homepage, Summer 2018

Life’s A Picnic

Local author Ashley English presents new ways to enjoy the outdoors this summer, with tips for putting together a picnic and suggestions for good spots to go.

Archive, Day Trips, Holiday 2017, Homepage

Into The Wild

North Carolina produces almost 40 percent of the country's Christmas trees—and Yancey County is one of seven counties in the state where the growing takes place.

Archive, Day Trips, Homepage, Summer 2017

Getaway: Brevard

Known for its recreation vibe, Brevard also has a vibrant food scene.

Archive, Day Trips, Features, Homepage, Spring 2017

Footloose In Hot Springs

Hot Springs is a mysterious little town, and part of the mystery is how it remains so undiscovered so close to Asheville.

Archive, Day Trips, Homepage, Winter 2017

Prizewinners

Take a trip to Connemara, where the poet Carl Sandburg sometimes played second fiddle to his wife's dairy goats.

The railroad station in Saluda, North Carolina

Archive, Day Trips, Fall 2016, Homepage

Saluda

Sitting under the whirling fans of the Purple Onion, on Main Street in Saluda, the late summer and early fall are just about as pleasant as can be.

The Poinsett Bridge, South Carolina

Archive, Day Trips, Fall 2016, Homepage

The Poinsett Bridge

The Poinsett Bridge looms in the forest like something medieval. You half expect to find a troll lurking under its gothic arch. 

Fine Food Dining

Archive, Day Trips, Homepage, Summer 2016

Fine Arts, Fine Food

For a perfect day trip, visit the Penland School of Crafts in Mitchell County and follow up with a meal from chef Nate Allen at Knife and Fork.

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