NC Travel Chat

We shared a handful of Blue Ridge Parkway stops on the NC side last time. In this episode, we will cover 5 more. No spoilers but here are some things we mention along the way: AshevilleBlack Mountain CampgroundBlowing RockBooneBiltmore EstateCherokeeClingmans DomeGrandfather MountainThe High CountryJockey's Ridge State ParkAre you also looking forward to hopping on the Blue Ridge Parkway this fall? Is there one stop on the North Carolina side that you want to tell me about? Email me at carl@nctripping.com. Further Readingnctripping.com/blue-ridge-parkway-stopsnctripping.com/fall-in-north-carolinanctripping.com/north-carolina-road-tripsnps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htmMusic Credits"Go Get 'Em Tiger" by The Whole Other

We continue our dive into things we love about Fall in North Carolina. In this episode, we cover a handful of scenic roads from the mountains to the sea. No spoilers but here are some things we mention along the way: AshevilleRough Ridge Trail  Linville FallsCraggy Gardens Crabtree FallsBrevardLooking Glass Falls Moore Cove FallsSliding Rock FallsFrench Broad Falls (Mill Shoals Falls) and Bird Rock Falls (aka Cathedral Falls)MorgantonTable Rock MountainWisemans ViewHanging Rock State ParkOcracoke IslandBodie Island Lighthouse Cape Hatteras LighthouseSpringer’s PointPortsmouth IslandAre you also looking forward to driving our beautiful roads? Is there one in North Carolina that you want to tell us about? Let us know by emailing me at carl@nctripping.com. Further Readingnctripping.com/fall-in-north-carolinanctripping.com/north-carolina-road-tripsMusic Credits"Go Get 'Em Tiger" by The Whole Other

The most popular thing to do during fall in North Carolina is to find the best fall colors. In this episode, we share the 5 most colorful fall hikes in NC from our personal experiences. Remember to leave no trace when hiking in North Carolina or anywhere else!Our Top 5 are also mentioned here: nctripping.com/fall-hikes-in-north-carolinaFall in NC Guide: nctripping.com/fall-in-north-carolinaMore NC Travel Guides: nctripping.comAdditional Episode Shoutouts: The Blue Ridge ParkwayMorganton, North CarolinaTable Rock MountainHawksbill MountainShortoff MountainThe Hanging Rock TrailStone Mountain State ParkMusic Credits: "Go Get 'Em Tiger" by The Whole Other

After a bit of a hiatus, NC Travel Chat is back. We had a lot going on in the past year, including the birth of our son, and lots of new adventures. I can’t wait to share them on a more regular basis with you. Stay tuned as we find something awesome in North Carolina in each episode. Until then, take care. Learn more at nctripping.com/nc-travel-chat/

To get ready for one of the busiest times of the year, Christina and I have made a bucket list for ourselves! Here are 5 things that we're looking forward to this summer. You can read more of our NC Bucket List at nctripping.com/things-to-do-in-north-carolina-bucket-list/Follow us @NCTripping on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!  

Mark Bastin from Yonder Luxury Vacation Rentals joins us to talk about his company and what people should expect when staying with them. We were NOT paid to say the following: Every time we’ve stayed at a Yonder property, we’ve been blown away at the quality and the service they offer. I’ve been wanting to chat with Mark for a while and here we are for this episode of NC Travel Chat.For more info about Yonder, visit yondervacationrentals.com.Follow us @NCTripping on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!  

For this episode, we’re going to focus on 7 of our favorite places to stay, including a bonus rental company at the end. We’ll share a few hotels from west to east, a campground in Western NC, and an inn on the coast. You can read our full guide to these and more favorites at NCTripping.com/hotels-in-north-carolina. Follow us @NCTripping on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!  

Following up on our guide to Spring Break destinations (check it out if you haven’t yet), I want to focus on our current favorite spring hikes in this 34th episode of NC Travel Chat. We've covered them and many more at nctripping.com/hiking-trails-in-north-carolina.Follow us @NCTripping on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!  

[SPOILER ALERT]Fingers crossed but we think things might be picking up with spring travel in North Carolina. You might be eyeing some more popular places like Asheville, the Outer Banks, and Wilmington, but we want to share some lesser-known places you should visit during these times. For a full roundup, visit nctripping.com/spring-break-destinations-in-north-carolina.Here's a breakdown of the list with links to more info about each place. Bryson City: nctripping.com/things-to-do-in-bryson-cityFayetteville: nctripping.com/things-to-do-in-fayettevilleJacksonville: nctripping.com/weekend-things-to-do-in-jacksonville-ncWilkesboro: nctripping.com/things-to-do-in-wilkesboroBoone: nctripping.com/things-to-do-in-boone

I’m probably making a mistake here but in this episode of NC Travel Chat, I’m going to share our 10 favorite waterfalls in North Carolina. This list will probably change tomorrow but I’m trying my best to stay in the present and own it. Read about them and more here: nctripping.com/waterfalls-in-north-carolinaFollow us @NCTripping on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!  

Kevin Adams is one of the foremost writers and photographers of waterfalls in North Carolina. After many years of visiting, photographing, and sharing waterfalls with us, he founded Waterfall Keepers of North Carolina, a non-profit volunteer-led organization dedicated to the wellbeing of waterfalls and "waterfallers." For more about them, visit waterfallkeepersofnc.org and for more of Kevin's work, visit kadamsphoto.com. 

 This episode is a follow-up on famous NC food brands. We chat with Justin Raymond from Carolina Packers, the company that produces Bright Leaf Hot Dogs and more. You can learn more about them at carolinapackers.com. Follow us @NCTripping on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!  

This episode is dedicated to famous food brands from North Carolina. That includes snacks, soft drinks, hot dogs, and more! For more famous NC food, visit nctripping.com/famous-north-carolina-foods.Follow us @NCTripping on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!  

To say Leesa Payton Jones is a big contributor to Washington and its Eastern NC surroundings is an understatement. She is a crucial part of that community and serves as executive director of The Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum. For more info, visit facebook.com/washingtonundergroundrailroad. Follow us @NCTripping on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!  

For the last of this four-part series on Black History Sites in North Carolina, we mention 6 more places to visit. This NC Travel Chat episode begins with the Oliver Nestus Freeman Roundhouse Museum in Wilson and closes with the Young Men's Institute in Asheville. For a full list and breakdown, visit nctripping.com/black-history-in-north-carolina.

In part 3 of our Black History Sites series, we uncover 5 more places to visit. NC Travel Chat starts with Hood Huggers International Tours in Asheville and finishes up with the NC Museum of History in Raleigh. Highlights include the International Civil Rights Center in Greensboro. For a full list and breakdown, visit nctripping.com/black-history-in-north-carolina.

For part 2 of our series, we'll share 5 more places to visit, starting with the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Historic Site in Sedalia and ending with Charlotte's Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. For a full list and breakdown, visit nctripping.com/black-history-in-north-carolina.

February is Black History Month and we are getting a head start on it here at NC Travel Chat. In Part 1, We’re going to share 6 places to visit, starting with the African-American Heritage Tour in New Bern and Finishing with Bull City Laughs in Durham. A full list and breakdown can be found at nctripping.com/black-history-in-north-carolina.

Tonya Council is an entrepreneur and one of the biggest supporters of local makers in North Carolina. We learn about her, discuss Mama Dips tidbits, talk about National Southern Food Day, and more! Follow us @NCTripping on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! 

Take a break from doom-scrolling and just listen to these 5 things that I’m looking forward to in North Carolina in 2021. Follow us @NCTripping on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!