Apple pie, caramel apples, apple cakes, fried apple pies, apple butter — guess what season it is! Apple season! And August ends with one of Western North Carolina’s Premier Family Festivals—the North Carolina Apple Festival. Hendersonville, less than 40 minutes’ … Continue reading
The waterfalls of North Carolina draw visitors from across the country. Transylvania County, near Asheville, boasts more than 250 waterfalls. With that many falls, you shouldn’t have trouble finding them! But make it easy on yourself and look into the … Continue reading
Rockhounds are welcome here, and when you find your rubies, opals, and emeralds, you’re welcome to share with us! The Asheville area has seen a plethora of rock hunters in the area recently and expects an influx now (July 21-28, … Continue reading
We love being near Biltmore Estate. Just 12 miles from Wildberry Lodge bed and breakfast, Biltmore Estate is true elegance in the middle of the mountains. It’s easy to believe it was modeled after castles, and the grandeur speaks to … Continue reading
Asheville is always vibrant, but it actually vibrates on Friday nights with a community drum circle. From April through October, that thump, thump, thump you hear is the city inviting visitors and residents alike into its circle. The community is … Continue reading
While staying at Wildberry Lodge, you’re likely to find your way into Asheville; it’s our nearby “big city” full of fun and activities. But the charming towns snuggled into the Blue Ridge Mountains want to show visitors their own special character, … Continue reading
Wine lovers, forget California and Napa; think instead North Carolina and Asheville. Plan a wine holiday in the Blue Ridge Mountains and discover a rich assortment of mostly French-inspired wines from a diverse Great Smoky viticulture. With more than 100 … Continue reading
Hello, spring! You’re right on time! The forest will soon be lush with new growth. The Great Smoky Mountains are coming alive. Water rolls and heads to the river. Birds twitter and forest creatures can be spotted scurrying along. And … Continue reading
