We were going on a mini weekend vacation. The drive was from Cary to Asheville. The trip would take about 4 hours. We decided to try to find a stopping point for lunch about halfway. A friend suggested we stop in Hickory, NC. I did some research on Hickory and found the cutest little…
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Travel-Grove Park Inn Asheville NC-National Gingerbread House Competition
Every year in Asheville, NC, The National Gingerbread computation is held at the Grove Park Inn. I was so excited that I was in the area this holiday season and could see some of the amazing gingerbread houses in person. This year marks the 31st Annual National Gingerbread House Competition at Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC….
Travel-Get Out and Have Fun! A Few Events in North Carolina in January 2024
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s take a look a just a few things happening in January 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I…
Travel and Events-A Few Things To Do This December in North Carolina
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s take a look a just a few things happening in December 2023 in NC that you may enjoy. I live…
North Carolina Facts-Yes, There are Pelicans In North Carolina!
I have always liked pelicans. As a child, I would go with my family to Florida. I would search out the window for two things on our trip. I would look for palm trees and pelicans. I would get so excited when I would see either. So, the big question is… Are there pelicans in…
Travel-Off the Beaten Track in North Carolina-Shangri-Li Stone Village in Prospect Hill NC
Today is a travel day. Let’s take a look at an off-the-beaten-track adventure. Shangri-Li Stone Village in Prospect Hill, North Carolina The stone village is located between Hillsborough and Yanceyville in Prospect Hill NC Visitors are welcome anytime at no charge. Click herefor directions The first thing you see as you enter the stone…
Travel Blast From The Past-Triangle Russian Festival in Apex NC
I saw that one of my Meetup Groups was attending the Triangle Russian Festival In Apex, NC. I signed up, grabbed my camera, and I was on my way. The Festival was held Feb 3 at the Halle Cultural Center in downtown Apex. There were many vendors at the event. I loved the wooden Santas. The…
April Events-A Few Things to do in North Carolina in April 2023
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s take a look a just a few things happening in April 2023 in NC that you may enjoy. I live…
Travel North Carolina-Why Are There Christmas Trees on the North Carolina Beaches
A couple of weeks ago, I found myself at the beach. It was a nice cool day as I walked along the shoreline. The water was beautiful, and the sun was shining. It was a beautiful day. I did have one question, though. What are all these Christmas trees doing on the beach? Mixed in…
Travel NC-Museum Park at NCMA in Raleigh NC
Museum Park a the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh NC. When you drive past the NCMA in Raleigh you can see several sculptures from the roadway. I decided it was high time I checked out The Museum Park. Quote from the NCMA website… “The Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park connects art, nature,…