Heavenly Heights: The Perfect Mountain Large Cabin Near Asheville

by Harrison Nichols | Mar 23, 2023 | NC Staycation, Play, Play Mountains

We recently stayed at Heavenly Heights, a 5 bedroom/4Bathroom cabin 25 mins from Asheville and loved every second of it! During my college years, I became close friends with a group of guys who are like brothers to me. We adopted the name “The Wolfpack”...

Brown Mountain Beach Resort: Yurts on the River in NC

by Harrison Nichols | Feb 20, 2023 | NC Foothills Itinerary, NC Staycation, Play, Play Mountains, Stays

Brown Mountain Beach Resort blew us away with its incredible yurts with hot tubs on the Western NC river. It was the perfect place to stay for our first official visit to Caldwell County. Located right on the banks of Wilson Creek, several cottages and yurts offer...

Lake Lure: How to Enjoy this Serene Lake Town in NC

by Megan Nichols | Aug 7, 2022 | Community Features, NC Staycation, Play, Play Mountains

Lake Lure is a mountain town in North Carolina and a favorite vacation destination due to its lush beauty, adventure, and set from the 1987 hit Dirty Dancing starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Whether you plan to take out a boat, hike in neighboring Chimney...

Guide to Wrightsville Beach (Where to Eat, Stay, + Play!)

by Megan Nichols | Jun 28, 2022 | Community Features, Eat, Eat Coast, Eat List, NC Beaches, NC Guides, NC Staycation, Play, Play Coast, Play List

Wrightsville Beach is a walkable beach town in North Carolina that breathes life into all those who visit it. Wrightsville is the beach with the shortest travel time from many areas of the state, including Raleigh. That and its proximity to UNCW make it a popular...

Lake Gaston: A Great Vacation Destination

by Harrison Nichols | Jun 7, 2022 | Community Features, NC Staycation

I (Harrison) would argue that the lakes are some of the best parts of living in North Carolina, with Lake Gaston being my favorite. Even though there were a few lakes around me growing up, my family always made the one-hour drive from Raleigh to Lake Gaston to get our...

A Fall Getaway in Carolina Beach

by Megan Nichols | Nov 14, 2021 | Community Features, NC Beaches, NC Guides, NC Staycation, Things To Do

Carolina Beach is perhaps the most lively of all the beach towns along North Carolina’s coast. Tourists are drawn to it for its spacious beach, endless food and beverage options, and vintage yet thriving boardwalk. While all of those features are extremely...