Hillsborough, NC Hog Day Festival
Hillsborough NC’s Annual Hog Day Festival is one of the best, free festivals in North Carolina. Enjoy fun entertainment, a kid’s area, local vendors, and tons of barbecue.
Tips to Prepare for Fall Hiking
Fall is the best time of year for hiking. Tips for how to prepare and be safe while having fun hiking in the fall.
Hanging Rock State Park Trails and Hiking Routes
Hanging Rock has several trails. Some are fun hikes on their own and others can be combined to create epic day hikes. Keep in mind that the way some trails intersect and turn can create confusion. The best thing you can do is download a map here or grab one from the Visitor Center. We’ll…
Planning Your Trip to Hanging Rock State Park, NC
Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury North Carolina might just be one of my favorites. It’s about 2 hours from Raleigh, making it an accessible day trip to the mountains. The park is part of the Sauratown Mountains which is a small group of mountains oddly away from any other nearby ranges. They were once…
The Mount Olive Pickle Festival in NC (Planning Your Visit)
I have to admit, when I first heard about the Mount Olive Pickle Festival I was pretty excited, but I didn’t have high hopes for a packed event going in. I mean really, who besides me is going to be excited about a Pickle Festival? Wow was I wrong. The Mount Olive Pickle Festival website…