Copper Penny Grill: Lakeview Dining in Caldwell County NC

by Harrison Nichols | Aug 15, 2023 | Caldwell County, Eat, Eat Mountains, Food, NC Foothills Itinerary, NC Guides

Copper Penny Grill in Rhodhiss, NC boasts stunning views of Lake Hickory, a family-friendly environment, and outstanding food. We had dinner there on our most recent trip to Caldwell County, and both the food and atmosphere delivered! Located on the banks of the...

Nantahala Outdoor Center: Everything You Need to Know

by Harrison Nichols | Jul 19, 2023 | Asheville, NC Guides, Play, Play Mountains

Nantahala Outdoor Center has been offering unforgettable, adventurous fun in western North Carolina for more than fifty years. Their main campus is located at the intersection of the Appalachian Trail and Nantahala River. Open since 1972, Nantahala Outdoor Center is...

Sims Country BBQ: A True Hidden Gem in Caldwell County

by Harrison Nichols | Jun 23, 2023 | Caldwell County, Eat, Eat Mountains, Food, NC Foothills Itinerary, NC Guides

Sims Country BBQ has been giving guests an authentic country barbecue experience for over 40 years. Tucked away on farmland reached by dirt roads, Sims is a true hidden gem that is loved by locals and a fun surprise for visitors lucky enough to hear of it through word...

Thorps Creek Falls: An Easy To Reach WaterFall in NC

by Harrison Nichols | Jun 12, 2023 | Caldwell County, NC Foothills Itinerary, NC Guides, Outdoors, Play, Play Mountains

Thorps Creek Falls is the perfect waterfall hike for kids in Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Area. With all of the times I had been to Wilson Creek for camping and hiking, I had never made it to Thorps Creek Falls. Im so glad that I got to experience it for the...

Granite Falls Brewing Company

by Harrison Nichols | Jun 12, 2023 | Caldwell County, Food, Local Shops, NC Foothills Itinerary, NC Guides

North Carolina has A LOT of craft breweries to choose from, but hidden away in the NC Foothills is one brewery you may not have heard of, but we think you should definitely add to the MUST TRY list. Granite Falls Brewing Company is a craft brewery that prides itself...

Cashiers NC: How to Enjoy this Cozy Mountain Town

by Megan Nichols | Mar 28, 2023 | Community Features, Eat, Eat Mountains, NC Guides, NC Staycation, Play, Play Mountains

Cashiers is a breathtaking mountain town in Western NC that everyone should visit at least once to experience its welcoming charm. Located in Jackson County, Cashiers boasts excellent local dining options and stunning scenery. We visited for a weekend and crammed so...