We’re all looking to satisfy our sense of adventure and reconnect with authentic experiences, and Jackson County is just the place to do it. Located about an hour west of Asheville, the towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva are your basecamp for regional exploration in the western North…
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We’re all looking forward to a relaxing getaway, and there’s no better place than the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina. Out here, enjoy things at your own pace - we’re on ‘eastern mountain time’. The days are getting longer allowing for plenty of activities before the sun sets. Our…
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Do you feel it? The cool air is beginning to make its descent. The golden sunsets and long shadows are welcoming autumn to our mountains. If you haven’t broken out your flannels, sweaters, and blue jeans yet, the date to do so is swiftly approaching. September 22 brings more than just cooler air and…
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There’s something inspirational about sunrises and sunsets. The golden amber hues, ever-changing, and no two the same, connect us to nature and remind us to slow down, take in, and appreciate our surroundings. In the North Carolina Mountains of Jackson County, when the sun comes up or settles in for…
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After months of being cooped up, many of us are ready to safely get out and explore again. With 494-square miles of awe-inspiring vistas, wide open spaces, multi-level trails and more, you’ll enjoy a plethora of natural socially distant activities in the NC Mountains. To give you a head start, we’ve…
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New Years is a time we set goals that aspire to positive changes in our lives. This year has been filled with tragedy, sadness and challenges. Although these challenges have been difficult to navigate, they've brought us closer together and made us appreciate things more. Although the year may be…
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While those of us who call Jackson County home or have had the chance to visit understand the beauty of the region, it's always wonderful to see the first-hand impression of a new visitor. We recently partnered with Matt Van Swol, a blogger and outdoor enthusiast, for an experience visit to Jackson…
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One of Jackson County’s most recognizable peaks is Whiteside Mountain, with its sheer, vertical cliffs that tower above the valley below. And hiking the historic mountain in October, with fall’s colorful foliage on display all around you, makes for an exceptionally fine and scenic walk. Whiteside…
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In the midst of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, Western North Carolina’s Jackson County is teeming with trails. There’s enough here to appeal everyone, from seasoned peak baggers pursuing southern Appalachian ‘sixers’ (peaks over 6,000 feet) to burgeoning nature lovers that…
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The gushing water of Greenland Creek drowned out my footsteps as I trekked through chunky clusters of rhododendron on Mac’s Gap Trail. The lush canopy overhead filtered the tumbling sunlight like stained glass, giving the trail a soft glow. The autumn air was refreshingly crisp, a harbinger of fire…
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