May is North Carolina Wine Month, and what better time to explore some of the incredible wines coming out of our state and celebrate North Carolina’s agriculture! I celebrated my birthday a few years back by visiting some of the wineries on the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail and highly recommend this experience — it remains…
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A Guide to Western NC Wineries
Did you know that the first grapevine in the United States was found in North Carolina? It is located on Roanoke Island and was first discovered in 1584. So, while eastern North Carolina has quite the history of wine in the state, it is western North Carolina that has become the go-to place for wine…
NC Hidden Gem: Dynamis Estate Wines
Dynamis Estate Wines had been on my list of places to visit in western North Carolina for quite a while and when I finally got a chance to visit, I can attest that it was even better than I expected! Dynamis Estate Wines is a beautiful venue located in Jonesville, NC, in Yadkin County right…
Day Trip Guide: 5 Things to Albemarle, NC
After a break following the holiday chaos, I took my first day trip to visit Stanly County for my 100 county tour across North Carolina. My first county visit this year was of Albemarle, NC, located in Stanly County. Stanly County is located in the central part of the state, approximately 45 minutes north of…
2020, a Year in Review: our Travel Adventures
For the past few years, David and I have prioritized traveling and experiencing new places, no matter how short the distance. Obviously, COVID-19 put a rather large damper on any travel plans people had in 2020. So, this post won’t look remotely like what was originally planned in January of last year, we were able…
