For hundreds of years, Lighthouses have been serving as a navigational aid and warning boats and sailors of dangerous areas. The earliest form of lighthouses was probably a bonfire on a beach, before Egypt build the first lighthouse 2000 years ago. The first lighthouse in America was built in 1716 at the Boston Harbor and called the Boston Light. Soon […]
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Where are the Most Haunted Spots Near Lake Norman?
The quiet suburb of Huntersville, North Carolina may not seem like a hotbed for paranormal activity, but those that have experienced some of the local haunts might see it differently. Here are the top reported locations of Ghosts sightings in the area. Latta Plantation The 200+ year old cotton plantation is sure to get your goose bumps jumping especially if […]
The Quintessential Town of Williamstown, MA in The Berkshires Will Steal Your Heart
The drive alone to this well known and beloved town in The Berkshires is so spectacular winding through mountains, valleys, farmland, lush greenery and fine fall foliage that by the time you get to your designated location you would ask yourself “Can this get any better?”. We can say confidently that is certainly does once your arrive upon Williamstown, Massachusetts. […]
There is a Town in Massachusetts Where You Can Almost Touch Dinosaurs Dating Back to One Hundred Million Years Ago
When you first think of this town in Western Mass, dinosaurs might be the last thing that comes to mind. Sometime in the 19th century, Westfield, Massachusetts was a prominent center of the buggy whip industry, and got to be known as the “Whip City” which locals still call it to this day. Maybe that’s why it is so surprising […]
Have You Ever Camped at a Functioning Dam?
Have you ever camped or wanted to camp by a Dam that is still being used? And all while surrounded by stunning views of the Berkshire Foothill and the East Branch of the Westfield River non the less. If so here is your chance! For a small fee of anywhere between $90 and $175 depending of which campsite you are […]
TRAIL GUIDE: McGalliard Falls Park
UPDATED June 2022 Located halfway between Charlotte, NC and Asheville, NC, McGalliard Falls Park in Valdese, North Carolina is a stop over you should take every time you are in the area. Whether for a view of the picturesque falls rolling off the massive boulders edge, or a quick picnic with a view or just to stretch your legs for […]
What’s Your Favorite Beach in The Mountains of North Carolina?
Lake James State Park is located near Nebo, NC and covers over 3,707 acres and borders 6,510-acre lake offering over 25 miles of trails (15 of which open to mountain biking), swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating and more. The lake is known to be one of the cleanest in the state of North Carolina bringing visitors from the nearby Burke and […]