Raleigh to Nashville – Music and Backroads

In April, I had the chance to embark on a fun road trip from my home base of Raleigh, North Carolina to Music City in Nashville Tennessee. The purpose of this week-long trip primarily to record several singles including the upbeat Americana romp ‘HeartBreak City,” vintage country ballad “Good Man” dedicated to those wolves in […]

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 […]

Shenandoah Adventures

This past October, my mom and I were able to enjoy a mountain adventure in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. This serene corner of northwestern Virginia has long been a beloved haunt of mine. The Appalachian Mountains, towering over the fertile Shenandoah Valley, are simply breathtaking. Beyond its natural wonders, each mile of this […]

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 […]