by Staff Writer | Jun 27, 2018 | Fun Things To Do, History and Culture, Places to see and people to meet
Chartered in 1930, The Southern Highland Craft Guild (SHCG) is one of the most highly regarded craft organizations in the United States. Featuring around 800 artisans from 9 states across the southeast, the SHCG is dedicated to sustaining the Southern Highlands...
by Sarah Smith | May 29, 2018 | Fun Things To Do
All images on this page are courtesy of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Have you heard that Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is having ten days of art and music—for free? It might sound too good to be true, but it’s the real deal! It’s the 59th annual Dollar Bank Three...
by Timothy Burkhardt | Mar 22, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
Seeking the Barn Quilt I am off the beaten path, combing the ridges and valleys of Appalachia on a different kind of scavenger hunt; I’m seeking a Barn Quilt Trail in North Carolina. Following GPS coordinates and a trail map from the Madison County Visitor’s...
by Dave Farthing | Mar 14, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC is one of the most popular scenic attractions in the Blue Ridge mountains and also the highest peak with an elevation of 5,946 feet. Visitors to the park usually pay an admission per person and travel by car from Blowing Rock...
by Dave Farthing | Feb 21, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
Perhaps you and your family are planning a vacation or a day trip along the Appalachian Trail and wondering about places to see and things to do. You might think the Appalachian Trail is just for hikers and nature lovers, but if you love the outdoors and visual art,...