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Welcome to our new look! In this issue you'll visit quaint towns along the Dan River, splash in a waterfall and climb Hanging Rock. You'll do some fall color leaf peeping while enjoying a Smoky Mountain train ride, spend a weekend celebrating Oktoberfest, and getting a scare at the best haunted houses in the Carolinas. The trail ends in Randolph County, the heart of North Carolina with a variety of fun attractions and unique shopping.
Cool off this summer with family adventures, swimming holes, and small-town fun in the Carolinas.
This spring, everyone’s favorite quirky fun festival is coming – the NC Pickle Festival in Mt. Olive. We’ve got all the crunchy details from the history to the events. Plus we’ll tell you where to find amazing wildflowers and the most magnificent trees in the Carolinas!
Check out the best spring events in the Carolinas!