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Up, Up and Away! Hang Gliding Kitty Hawk, NC

Having already experienced and loved skydiving, I was interested in trying hang gliding to see how they compare. And what better place to try out this unique flying experience than at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, especially in August! There are…

An Afternoon at Overmountain Vineyards

With a scenic setting in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Overmountain Vineyards (OMV) sits on a 70-acre farm in Tryon, North Carolina. And of course, May in the Carolinas is insanely beautiful, so on Kentucky Derby weekend, our…

Pleasure House Oysters: The Making of an Ostreaphile

“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.” ~Jonathan Swift My agreement with that statement made me somewhat of an outcast among my trendy Baby Boomer friends. I’d watched them shuck open some unsuspecting barnacle-laden shell, tip it…

Weekend Activities in the Smoky Mountains

With 520,000 acres spanning North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the largest protected land area east of the Rockies and the most visited park in the American Park System. The park preserves the history of the…

Highlands Spa – Extreme Pampering

“It’s a surprise,” he said with twinkling green eyes as he tucked me into the passenger seat and gently closed the door. My ridiculously huge grin gave away my glee… I do love surprises! We drove for an hour and…

Best Things to Do in Albany GA

Albany, Georgia will surprise you. It’s a four-way intersection of southern antebellum charm, outdoor adventure, the civil rights movement, and multiple museum-style attractions. Here are the best things to do! 1. Riverwalk Riverfront Greenway Trail is a 2.4-mile path that…

Patti MorrowJuly 20, 2018July 12, 2018 Georgia

All Out Adventure: Six Best Outdoor Activities in Columbus GA

100 miles southwest of Atlanta, Columbus is the third largest city in Georgia (although claims have been made that this distinction goes back-and-forth with Augusta). The humid, sub-tropical climate makes it a great year-round choice for outdoor activities, especially water-based…

Patti MorrowJuly 6, 2018July 7, 2018 Georgia

Beyond the Horses: 18 Fun Things to Do in Thoroughbred Country SC

Named the “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken, South Carolina has been drawing people in since the wealthy Astors, Vanderbilts, and Fields began building their summer “cottages” along Millionaire’s Row in the late 1800’s. But…

Patti MorrowJune 29, 2018July 1, 2018 South Carolina

Weekend Getaway: 11 Fun Things to Do in Columbia SC

Nestled approximately halfway between world-famous Charleston on the coast and up-and-coming Greenville in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, South Carolina’s capital city is often overlooked as a holiday destination. But Columbia, the first capital named for Christopher Columbus…

Patti MorrowJune 25, 2018June 25, 2018 South Carolina

Girls’ Getaway: Best Things to Do in the Outer Banks

Four narrow barrier islands skimming more than 100 miles of stunning coastline separate the North Carolina mainland from the Atlantic Ocean, and make up the region of the Outer Banks. Bodie, Roanoke, Hatteras, and Ocracoke Islands are linked together by…

Patti MorrowJune 10, 2018June 10, 2018 North Carolina

Kayaking Flint River Georgia: That Time My Friends Left Me for Dead (Sort of).

Albany, Georgia has a lot of really fun outdoor pursuits. When I heard our girls’ getaway weekend was going to include on a kayak excursion on the Flint River, I had mixed feelings. I like kayaking…but I don’t love it.…

Patti MorrowMay 25, 2018May 28, 2018 Georgia

Things to Do at Lake Murray SC

Called “the jewel of South Carolina,” shimmering, man-made Lake Murray is approximately 50,000 acres in size with more than 600 miles of shoreline. The lake is named after William Murray, the chief engineer who conceived what was “the world’s largest…

Patti MorrowMay 10, 2018December 3, 2018 South Carolina

Here’s How to Spend a Fun Weekend in Alamance County, North Carolina

Snuggled between North Carolina’s coast and mountains, Alamance County is a great place to spend a weekend. The climate is near-perfect year round for outdoor activities. There are also many opportunities for entertainment and dining. The Haw River The Haw…

Patti MorrowApril 5, 2018 North Carolina

Thinking of a Weekend in Chapel Hill? Here Are 8 Things to Do

Most known for its university and one of the best collegiate basketball teams in the U.S., Chapel Hill is the ultimate college town, filled with charm, history and southern hospitality. It’s no wonder that it consistently makes lists of best…

Patti MorrowMarch 23, 2018March 23, 2018 North Carolina

Top Things to Do in Helen Georgia

Bavaria? No. Trade the Alps for the Appalachians, and you’ll find the tiny, charm-packed town of Helen, Georgia nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the Chattahoochee River. Covering only 2.1 square miles and home to a mere 430 residents,…

Patti MorrowMarch 8, 2018September 25, 2019 Georgia