UPDATE: Lake Lure reopened to the public in May 2026! The surrounding area, including local businesses and shops in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock, are also open for…
Read more The Lake Lure Beach and Water Park is a Fun Family Day TripWe heard about a place called Midnight Hole in North Carolina, an emerald lagoon so clear we half-hoped to see mermaids. Are you looking for a new place…
Read more This Emerald Lagoon Looks Like A Fairy Tale – Midnight HoleCrystal clear water, $20 unlimited tubing runs, and kayaking through one of the prettiest stretches of river in the mountains. Here’s everything you need to know about a…
Read more Spend a Day on the Water in Western NC with Headwaters Outfitters, Less Than 1.5 Hours from Greenville, SCIf you’re looking for things to do in Cherokee, NC, for a fun day trip or vacation, we have you covered! When Visit Cherokee invited us to visit…
Read more Things to Do in Cherokee, NC: History, Culture, and Unforgettable ShowsPosted on November 19th, 2025 by Liene | Looking for a fun, nature-filled adventure the whole family will love? Trolls: A Field Study at the NC Arboretum brings…
Read more Trolls are taking over the trails!Posted on November 7th, 2025 by Sarah Burnett | This short-term rental in Almond, NC is the perfect mountain getaway in Western North Carolina. Experience ultimate relaxation in…
Read more Step Inside a Painting at this Mountain Getaway in Almond, NCZipping across valleys and creeks with incredible mountain views is the name of the game at Hawksnest Adventures near Boone, NC. With over four miles of ziplines, there…
Read more Fly Through the Trees with Insane Views at Hawksnest Adventures in NCTweetsie Railroad in Boone, NC goes all out for spooky season in the fall with their Ghost Train ride through the park, and we got to check it…
Read more Ghost Train at Tweetsie Railroad: A Spooky Ride Through the MountainsMystery Hill in Blowing Rock, NC is where weird meets fun and where you’ll probably be wondering what is going on most of the time. We can’t recommend…
Read more WNC Roadside Oddity is a Must-Do in Boone, NC!Inside: Check out our trip to Boone, NC, and plan your own. Find things to do, where to stay, and even where to eat in Boone. Whether you…
Read more Adventure and Nature Await in Boone, NC!What’s Inside: A look at what’s waiting for families on Hendersonville, NC’s Ecusta Trail. You may be familiar with the Swamp Rabbit, Mary Black & Doodle Trails, maybe…
Read more Ride the New Ecusta Trail: Hendersonville’s Scenic Path to AdventureWestern North Carolina and Asheville, NC have lost much of their tourist season due to the extensive damage from Helene. Small businesses count on this season to keep…
Read more Shop Online at WNC and Asheville Businesses for Holiday GiftsHave you ever panned for gold? Are you wanting to go gold panning in North Carolina? Did you know that Parts of Western NC are known for gems…
Read more Pan for Gold at This Gem Mine in Western NC- You May Get Lucky!Looking forward to picking a pumpkin at The Nix Pumpkin Patch in Hendersonville, NC? This u-pick pumpkin patch allows you to cut the pumpkin right off the vine.…
Read more Pick Your Pumpkin Off the Vine at Nix Pumpkin PatchHave you heard of the “Shadow of the Bear”? It’s exactly like it sounds but to see it, you have to be high up on Whiteside Mountain in…
Read more Catch the cool “Shadow of the Bear” that only comes out twice a year!How does a day full of totally free things to do in Hendersonville, NC sound? It’s a real possibility. There are so many free, as well as a…
Read more Really Fun, Free (and Cheap) Things to Do in Hendersonville, NCPlanning a tubing day trip? Bryson City, NC is home to Deep Creek tubing, a popular river tubing destination. With several places to rent tubes, plus local campgrounds,…
Read more Tube All Day for Less Than $30 for a Family of Four on Deep CreekIn need of a perfect plan, packed with fun things to do in Asheville, NC, for your next family-friendly trip? We have you covered! Situated between the Blue…
Read more Things to Do in Asheville, NCThinking about a day trip to the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, NC? KAG Guest Contributor Lauren Justus visited to the Nantahala Outdoor Center with her family.…
Read more Day Trip: Family Adventure at Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson CityHave you ever wanted to walk the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz? Well, your chance to walk that Yellow Brick Road, meet Dorothy, and so…
Read more Meet Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road at the Land of Oz in NC
