Salisbury, NC: A Hidden Gem of North Carolina’s Piedmont

In early June, I found a true hidden gem in the western NC Piedmont: historic Salisbury, North Carolina. This city is a treasure trove for anyone interested in American history, with stories spanning from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War and its later life as a bustling textile and railroad center. But Salisbury isn’t […]

Heart of the Blue Ridge: Historic Abingdon VA

I had the amazing opportunity to spend three wonderful days exploring Historic Abingdon, Virginia, in late July. Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by miles of rolling farmland, Abingdon’s natural beauty invites you to wander backcountry trails and explore wonders like the Virginia Creeper Trail. Conveniently located about twenty minutes east of Bristol, […]

York County SC: Revolutionary History, Amazing Scenery, Cool Towns

Get ready, American Nomads! For today’s adventure, we’re hitting the road to explore York County, SC. Located just minutes south of Charlotte, NC, York County is a must-visit travel destination. Here, you can step back in time at pivotal Revolutionary War sites like Kings Mountain National Military Park and Historic Brattonsville. Unwind in scenic parks, […]

Lancaster County, SC – Revolutionary Roots and Scenic Trails

We’re continuing our adventures in the Carolina Waxhaws region with a tour of Lancaster County, a place steeped in Revolutionary War history, natural beauty and quaint small towns worth exploring. Located on the border of North and South Carolina, south of the Charlotte metro region, Lancaster County’s scenery is cut by the mighty Catawba River […]

History is Alive in Charming Waxhaw NC

Our Carolina Waxhaws adventures continue with a fun day in Waxhaw, NC! This charming community of 20,000 souls sits at the heart of the historic Waxhaws region, spanning both North and South Carolina. Located just south of Charlotte and north of the South Carolina border, the town of Waxhaw offers a vibrant convergence of culture […]

Liberty Trails: Revolutionary Adventures in The Carolina Waxhaws

In early June, I had the awesome opportunity to travel back in time to late-spring 1780 in an area known as the Waxhaws of Carolina. The Museum of the Waxhaws in the charming historic town of Waxhaw NC, along with other regional partners hosted a reenactment weekend full of events commemorating one of the most […]

Roanoke VA – Star of the Blue Ridge

Today, we’re continuing our Virginia adventures with a stop at one of my favorite mountain towns: the resplendent city of Roanoke. This is a city profoundly shaped by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the mighty Roanoke River. Dubbed the “Capital of Virginia’s Blue Ridge,” Roanoke serves as a vibrant center for higher […]

Discover Serenity At The Peaks of Otter

Hidden in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge conveniently located within thirty minutes from the cities of Lynchburg and Roanoke, you’ll discover a crown jewel on The Blue Ridge Parkway, The Peaks of Otter. This spot at 85.6 on The Parkway is one of my favorite places to visit throughout the year. Named for the […]

Fun in Scenic Lynchburg VA

We’re continuing our Virginia adventures with a stop in the vibrant community of Lynchburg. Tucked into the scenic foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, roughly two hours west of Richmond, it’s a town steeped in history, culture, and natural wonders. Located on the banks of the mighty James River, Lynchburg originally grew as a ferry […]

Liberty Trails: Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest

On July 5th, my mom and I continued our extended Fourth of July patriotic weekend with a visit to Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest. While many associate Jefferson with Monticello, his second home at Poplar Forest was his cherished retreat in retirement. It was a place where he could escape the bustle of Monticello, “indulge the […]