by Harrison Nichols | Feb 26, 2024 | Play, Play Mountains
If you are looking for winter adventure like skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing in WNC, look no further than Beech Mountain Resort! As the highest ski area in the Eastern United States, Beech Mountain provides beautiful views of snow-capped peaks and...
by Harrison Nichols | Feb 13, 2024 | NC Staycation, Play, Play Mountains
If you’re looking for a cabin in Banner Elk, we know just the place! Premier Vacation Rentals NC, a family owned and operated lodging service, has rental properties on the NC coastline as well as in The Blue Ridge Mountains. Recently, we stayed in their Banner...
by Harrison Nichols | Jan 8, 2024 | Play, Play Mountains
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort gives you an exhilarating skiing and snowboarding experience in the Southeast without breaking the bank. Located near Banner Elk surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, its beauty and adventure has been enjoyed by families for over 50 years....
by Harrison Nichols | Aug 19, 2023 | Play, Play Mountains
If you find yourself near the Banner Elk area, you must check out the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, a ride that reaches 27 miles per hour, winding through the mountains of North Carolina. We stopped by on our most recent mountain trip, and it did not disappoint! It...
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...
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...