Many of us vacation in hopes of experiencing peace and quiet away from the bustling cities and crowds. If you’re looking for this type of getaway, the Western NC mountains of Jackson County, NC, offer just that from winter to early spring! During this timeframe, we’ve coined our ‘secret season,’ our…
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The return of the holiday season means reminiscing on years past, spending time with loved ones and sharing in traditions that are carried on through generations of families year-after-year. One such tradition that we enjoy being a part of in Jackson County is to choose and cut your own Christmas…
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November is Native American Heritage Month, and The Qualla Boundary or Cherokee as it’s more commonly known, in the Great Smoky mountains of Western North Carolina offers several authentic ways to learn about the culture of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. Check out these three ways to…
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Although we may be focused on fall, big box stores already have the fake trees and inflatable Santas out, reminding us that it may be time to start making arrangements for the holidays. What better place to gather with friends and family this season than in a cozy mountain home in beautiful Jackson…
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Autumn is here, bringing along with it crisp, clean, and cool mountain air and the beauty of changing leaves. In celebration of the new season, we invite you to submit your best fall pictures captured in Jackson County during our ‘Fall for the NC Mountains’ photo contest running now through November…
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Calling all pottery lovers! Mark your calendars for what has been named one of the Southeast’s “Top 20 Art Events.” With over 40 master potters from 15 different states, this fall arts festival is not to be missed. The ever-popular WNC Pottery Festival will take place on November 5, 2022, from 10…
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Fall is a special time of year in the NC Mountains. Along with the famous hues of autumn comes North Carolina Beer Month in October, which celebrates craft breweries across the state. Throughout Jackson County, there are over 120 locally crafted beverages on tap to satisfy the tastebuds of craft…
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Summer is coming to an end, and believe it or not, that cool autumn air is right around the corner. Each fall, our mountain towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva experience one of the longest leaf seasons in the country spanning from early October to mid-November. Plan your getaway now…
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Overlooking Main Street in the town of Sylva is the Historic Jackson County Courthouse. This iconic landmark is a staple of North Carolina architecture, and with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as the backdrop, it’s known as the most photographed courthouse in the state. Though it’s technically…
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Summertime is here and temperatures of southern cities are exceeding 90-plus degrees. Find refuge from the sweltering hot days and crowds with a trip to the mountain towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva, (about an hour west of Asheville). Our towns stay much cooler in the summer and are…
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