The Smoky Mountain Soul Sweepstakes

Visit North Carolina is having a sweepstakes…

Breathtaking scenery. Outdoor adventure. Cultural treasures. Authentic handcrafted arts. North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains are all of this and more, offering a family vacation value unlike any other. When you experience the mountains of Western NC, you take a vacation that truly touches your soul.

Now, you can win [...]

Blue Ridge Parkway Road Closures

IN NORTH CAROLINA, the road is closed at the following area

MP 399.7 (Bad Fork Valley Overlook) to MP 405 (NC 151) – Asheville Area.

Due to heavy rains, engineers have determined that a high risk of slides exists in the area, necessitating this emergency closure. The closure will be in place until early July.

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Asheville Brewer Of Heirloom Beer

I ran across this a while back and meant to use it as a jumping off point for an Asheville post. Before I lose it in the depths of my post list I better at least pop it out in public, I am sure someone can use the link to plan a visit…

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I40 In Western North Carolina Reopened Sunday, April 25

I40 Has Reopened

Note: Wide trucks heading westbound will still have to use posted detour

RALEIGH — The stretch of Interstate 40 in Western North Carolina that has been closed by a rockslide since October opened Sunday, April 25, at 6 p.m.

Work will continue in the area through the summer as crews complete stabilization efforts – [...]