The Omni Grove Park Inn: What It’s Like to Stay at This World Famous Resort in the NC Mountains

by Megan Nichols | May 8, 2025 | NC Staycation, Play, Play Mountains

The Omni Grove Park Inn is an award-winning resort and spa in Asheville NC that blends history, relaxation, and luxury. It stands overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains like a castle and makes guests feel like royalty. Built in 1913, it has hosted many notable...

Beech Mountain Resort: Winter Thrills in Western NC

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...

Higher Elevation: A Cozy Cabin in Banner Elk

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...

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort

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....

Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster: Ride Through the Mountains of North Carolina

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...

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...