Could President Abraham Lincoln have been born in a small town in North Carolina – and not Kentucky? Though the revelation would dramatically alter American presidential history, convincing evidence does seem to exist at the Bostic Lincoln Center in Bostic, North Carolina. Abraham Lincoln: Born in North Carolina? Honest Abe’s past might be more checkered […]
Christmas Events in Hendersonville, NC
The Christmas events in Hendersonville, NC are full of small town charm and down home holiday fun. We love enjoying all of the Christmas activities in our hometown. Many of them are traditions that have been going on for years and years. Others are brand new. All of them create a memorable holiday experience in […]
Building Our Modular Home: Come Along For The Journey!
As much as I love watching the show ‘House Hunter’s, living it isn’t as easy! Is there ever a perfect fit? The debate of looking for a home that fits MOST of what your needs are, or building exactly what you want is a tough one. For my husband and I, there were a lot of […]
Our Urban Adventure Quest in Asheville, NC
This post is sponsored by Urban Adventure Quest. Looking for an adventure in your own back yard? Do you love Trivia? Urban Adventure Quest is definitely an adventure you’ll want to go on! Urban Adventure Quest takes a city near you and guides you around looking for clues and learning about your city’s history! OR, […]
Waterfalls in DuPont State Forest – Brevard, NC
The waterfalls in DuPont State Forest near Brevard, NC are among the best to enjoy in Western North Carolina for an easy day hike. DuPont State Recreational Forest is a 10,000 acre gem for many reasons. The land has been given to the state for outdoor pursuits (notably hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding on […]
Protect Yourself From Bears in Your Yard
Whether you live in the country or in the city, bears in your yard is becoming more and more of a problem for homeowners. Bears are quickly losing their habitats as overdevelopment strips them of their home. So, of course, they’re going to find a new home – and it might be near your yard. […]
Free Stuff for the Total Solar Eclipse
The total solar eclipse is going to be huge this year, so don’t you want some free stuff to help celebrate it? Seriously, when the moon completely blocks the sun on August 21, 2017 in many portions of the United States, it’s going to be a major event. Free stuff for the total solar eclipse […]
Total Solar Eclipse: What You Need To See It
Living in western North Carolina, we’re lucky because we’re in the path of the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. (Florida is NOT in the path.) The total solar eclipse will be when the moon completely covers the sun. It’s a RARE event, and not all of the United States will get to enjoy […]
Cape Point Campground at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
While RVing across America this year, we stayed at Cape Point Campground at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The Outerbanks have been on my bucket list for two decades, so we were thrilled to be able to come and stay on the coast of North Carolina. However, we had some trouble finding out any information about […]
Hendersonville Quilt Trail in North Carolina
The Hendersonville Quilt Trail is a new addition to the mountain town that we love and live in. It’s a beautiful and fun way to learn more about Henderson County and see attractions and businesses that you might otherwise pass by. The Henderson County Quilt Block Trail, in conjunction with the Western North Carolina Quilters […]
