Down old dirt roads beside acres of farmland you’ll find some of the best wine in the Yadkin Valley at the Swan Creek Vineyards. The Swan Creek AVA is a division of the Yadkin Valley AVA and is separate because of its unique microclimate. These wineries make some of the best dry red wines that …
Winston-Salem is a smaller city in North Carolina, but there are still plenty of things to do here. One thing I love doing is taking a hike – no matter if I’m at home or on vacation. I live just outside of the city so I do know where a few of the best hikes …
The Yadkin Valley is such a special place. I live here so I guess I’m a little biased, but I really couldn’t think of a better place to live. In the foothills of North Carolina you’ll find all kinds of hiking and opportunities to get outdoors, kind people, and not to mention the Yadkin Valley …
One of my favorite parts of living where I do is the three dozen Yadkin Valley wineries surrounding me. Each one is unique and has its own specialty when it comes to wine as well as events or food. If you visit them enough, you also get to know their owners and the people who …
When looking for weekend getaways, Charlotte was never my first choice. I’m just not a big city girl in general. So a couple of months ago if you had asked me where to stay in Charlotte, NC, I would have been at a loss. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase …
North Carolina is special because there is such a wide range of landscapes to enjoy across the entire state. We’ve got the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi and some of the most beautiful coastline you’ve ever laid eyes on. If you’re like me, when you’re traveling you want to stay somewhere that brings out …
Who knew that white water rafting in North Carolina was so popular? I can tell you for sure that I didn’t until I met my husband a few years ago. Imagine this: You’re leisurely floating down the river enjoying the beauty of the trees or boulders lining the banks beside you. The people in the …
We all know how much small businesses are struggling right now. While so many have been innovative and found new ways to continue operations during this pandemic, we also have the opportunity to support them however we can. If you want to look at statistics, 48% of US employees are employed by small businesses. For …
The best places to visit in North Carolina depends on what type of getaway you want. There are so many places in North Carolina that I love and deciding where to go for a weekend trip is always a difficult decision. It always comes down to what I’m looking for out of that trip and …
Here we go again trying to fit it all in one day. Tyler (my husband) and I spent another weekend in Black Mountain, NC and honestly it was perfect. I think I say that about every weekend though. This time we decided we would try to fit whitewater rafting down the Nantahala River, hiking at …
