If you are anything like David and me, some of the best weekends are not the ones you plan for months — they are the ones where you just get in the car on a Saturday morning, coffee in hand, and go see something new. North Carolina is stacked with little towns and hidden gems…
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The Best Books by North Carolina Authors (and About the Tar Heel State)
There is just something about North Carolina that seems like it gets under a writer’s skin. Maybe it is the contrast — the way you can drive from the flat, salt-swept Outer Banks through the rolling Piedmont and into the sharp peaks of the Blue Ridge all in a single, albeit long, day. Maybe it…
Must-Visit Baseball Stadiums in North Carolina (Updated for 2026)
If you know us, you know that David and I will work a baseball game into just about any trip we take. There is something about minor league baseball in particular that we just love — the local food, the hometown crowd, the relaxed pace of a summer evening at the ballpark. North Carolina happens…
The 2026 Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Unique Gifts, NC Finds & Experiences She’ll Actually Love
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th this year, and if you are anything like me, you want to give something that actually feels thoughtful — not just something that ships in two days because you forgot. This guide has been a reader favorite for years, and I have completely refreshed it for 2026 with updated…
A Weekend at Tuxedo Falls: Waterfalls, Dogs, and the Art of Doing Nothing
Some weekends are packed with plans. This one was not — and that was exactly the point. David and I recently packed up our two dogs, Winston and Ruthie, and headed to Tuxedo Falls in Zirconia, NC for a long-overdue weekend of absolutely nothing. No packed itineraries. No obligations. Just mountains, fresh air, and two…
