Autumn Fun in North Carolina’s High Country

While I cherish summer’s long, sun-soaked days, the first crisp chill of fall air ignites a quiet peace in the soul. The leaves, once verdant, surrender to a brilliant transformation, painting the mountainsides in fiery reds and burnt oranges. This is fall in the Blue Ridge Mountains—where heaven touches earth, and the cool air brings […]

A Crown of the Blue Ridge: Blowing Rock, NC

The charming town of Blowing Rock, often called “The Crown of the Blue Ridge,” is nestled amid the sweeping scenery of North Carolina’s High Country. It offers a perfect blend of mountain hospitality and unrivaled natural beauty that begs to be explored. This destination is a personal favorite of mine, a retreat where you can […]

Wonderful Grandfather Mountain

If you’re looking for a mile-high adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains, look no further than majestic Grandfather Mountain. Located 22 miles south of Boone, NC, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the heart of North Carolina’s High Country, Grandfather Mountain is a nature lover’s paradise. Recognized as an International Biosphere, this mountain offers […]

Winter Fun in Blowing Rock NC

Looking for a winter wonderland this Christmas? Time for a roadtrip to the High Country around Blowing Rock and Boone, North Carolina. This northwestern corridor along North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains provides endless opportunities for winter recreation, small-town Christmas charm and snow capped peaks. In today’s edition of American Nomad Traveler, I’m going to share […]

Amazing Mountain Towns in North Carolina

The North Carolina Mountains are a place of endless wonders, mystery and majesty. The mountains of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge are calling and you must go. Today I wanted to share a list of Amazing Mountain Towns in the heart of NC’s mountain country, from Franklin to Blowing Rock… Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park […]

Blue Ridge Explorer: Relax at a North Carolina Mountain Resort

Relax at a North Carolina Mountain Resort… One of my favorite travel haunts is exploring the beauty of wonder of The Blue Ridge Mountains. I grew up a a few hours from The Blue Ridge Parkway and have been blessed to visit a few times a year, taking in the scenic byway and exploring the […]

Down the Blue Ridge: Blowing Rock to Asheville

Part Two of ‘Down the Blue Ridge’ Labor Day 2021: Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Boone NC, Blowing Rock is a charming mountain village with sweeping views, great eateries, eclectic shops and outdoor fun. Blowing Rock is one of my favorite spots to visit in NC. It’s quaint downtown is steeped in […]