Learn about the Great Smoky Mountains’ hiking trails, their historic log cabins, and their tiniest mammal.
North Carolina
Quirky Attraction: Andy Griffith & Ron Howard (Andy & Opie) Statue
See a bronze tribute to the characters from The Andy Griffith Show in Raleigh, North Carolina.
On Top of Old Smoky: Remembering My Smoky Mountain Hike to Chimney Tops
I summited the Chimney Tops Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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 Travel Years in Review and Best Instagram Pics by Year
The best Instagram photos I’ve taken by year, and a recap of my favorite travel experiences by year.