See a bronze tribute to the characters from The Andy Griffith Show in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Tag Archives: North Carolina
On top of Old Smoky: Remembering my Smoky Mountain hike
I summitted the Two Chimneys Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
8 things you didn’t know about Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Learn about the Great Smoky Mountains’ hiking trails, their historic log cabins, and their tiniest mammal.
Finding the cool in Greensboro, North Carolina
Like civil rights landmarks, grasshopper mascots, southern biscuits, and the birthplace of Vicks VapoRub.
Bear statues, George Washington and Pepsi tourism in New Bern, North Carolina
The town of New Bern is all about bears and Pepsi. And history. And squirrels eating toast.
Someday I’ll get to know you, Charlotte
The largest city in North Carolina is like a distant cousin that I barely know, but I want to get to know better.
A bewildering North Carolina BBQ experience
I was not expecting to receive a giant platter of dry, unsauced meat.
Escaping the city with a North Carolina camping & beach experience
In North Carolina, the ocean is less than an hour from the national forests.
Quirky Attraction: The birthplace of Pepsi
Pepsi was invented in a small former pharmacy in New Bern, North Carolina that now houses a Pepsi gift shop.
My favorite travel experiences of 2012
My favorite trips this year took me to Alaska, San Diego, Nashville, North Carolina, Philadelphia and the Rocky Mountains.
Quirky Attraction: ACC Hall of Champions
Witness college sports history and pose with university mascots at the ACC Hall of Champions.
Quirky Attraction: The Ava Gardner Museum
The Ava Gardner Museum in North Carolina features personal artifacts from the life of the celebrated actress.
Playing frisbee golf on the road!
Playing frisbee golf is one way I get exercise while traveling alone.
Photo Teaser #14: Downtown square
My latest photo teaser depicts a mystery urban downtown.
