Unicoi State Park is right outside of the tourist town of Helen, Georgia—known for Bavarian-themed tchotchke shops and Harley-Davidson cosplayers. If you’ve never been before, just try imagining a tourist trap with a German twist. Unicoi features a man-made lake, … Continued
Hollywild Animal Park is a largely unknown animal refuge in upstate South Carolina that specializes in caring for animals that have been involved in television and film. Hollywild’s animals have appeared in numerous national advertising campaigns, photo shoots, brochures, art … Continued
The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is an attraction near the intersection of US HWY 74 and HWY 19 in Bryson City, North Carolina. The site includes shops, restaurants, cabins, a hiker hostel, and all kinds of outdoor adventure. The place … Continued
Sky Top Orchard is a few miles off US HWY 25 in Flat Rock, North Carolina, just across the South Carolina line. It sits atop Mt. McAlpine and boasts wonderful views. Parking is free and the entire area is very … Continued
Stumphouse Tunnel has an interesting history. The tunnel was first proposed in 1835 by residents of Charleston, South Carolina as a new and shorter route for the Blue Ridge Railroad between Charleston and the Ohio river valley area which until … Continued