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Send us a text Carl and Christina are excited about spring in North Carolina!  In this episode, they share a handful of places and events to visit during this bright and warmer season!  Mentions (linked to more info)  Sarah P. Duke GardensBotanical GardensStrawberry PickingDreamville Music FestivalNC Tribute to the KingMerlefestComment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text Carl and Christina get romantic in this episode of NC Travel Chat. We share our favorite romantic restaurants in North Carolina, followed by picks from email subscribers and Instagram followers.  Comment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text Carl and Christina read answers to this question answered by you on social media: What surprised you most about living in North Carolina?  Comment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text Carl and Christina talk long-distance and things they want to do in North Carolina in 2025! It immediately becomes a contest and you'll never guess who wins.  If you live here or have a trip planned, what are you going to do in 2025?  Comment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text Carl returns with Christina for more NC Travel Chat, a little re-introduction of us, and what we plan to do going forward.  Comment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text For Today’s NC Travel Chat, we focus on Watauga County, North Carolina, which includes Boone, Blowing Rock, and other places that Emily and her colleagues at Explore Boone market to the world. Shoutouts and Helpful Links Explore Boone: exploreboone.com Voluntourism Opportunities in Boone: exploreboone.com/boone-sustainability/voluntourism-opportunities Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation: boonechamber.com/foundation Coyote Kitchen: coyotekitchen.com Samaritans Purse: samaritanspurse.org Beacon Heights: nctripping.com/beacon-heights-overlook-trail Moses Cone Memorial Park: nctripping.com/moses-cone-memorial-park Blue Ridge Conservancy: blueridgeconservancy.org River Girl Fishing Company: rivergirlfishing.com Elk Knob State Park: nctripping.com/elk-knob-state-park Hospitality House of NWNC: hosphouse.org/about FARM Cafe: farmcafe.org Blue Ridge Women in Ag: brwia.org Appalchian Ski Mountain: appskimtn.com Sugar Mountain Resort: skisugar.com Beech Mountain Resort: beechmountainresort.com Hawksnest Snow Tubing: hawksnesttubing.com Choose n Cut Christmas Trees in Boone: exploreboone.com/outdoors/farms-agriculture/christmas-trees Tweetsie Christmas: nctripping.com/tweetsie-christmas Comment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text In this episode of NC Travel Chat, Katherine Christie of Burke County, North Carolina, which includes Morganton, the Linville Gorge, and more. She shares many ways we can all help the people and businesses of her region. We also get Katherine's thoughts on the spooky Brown Mountain Lights, her favorite barbecue restaurant in the area, and more. Shoutouts and Helpful Links Burke County Tourism: discoverburkecounty.com Downtown Morganton: morgantonnc.gov/main-street/page/come-downtown Downtown Valdese: townofvaldese.com Shop WNC: shopwnc.com Apple Hill Orchard and Cider Mill: applehillorchard.com Fonta Flora Brewery: fontaflora.com Hamilton Williams Gallery & Studio (pictured above): hamiltonwilliams.com Perry's Berry's Vineyard & Winery: perrysberrys.com Silver Fork Winery: silverforkwinery.com Burke County United Way: www.bcuw.org NC Tripping's Guide to Morganton: nctripping.com/things-to-do-in-morganton Comment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text Wilkes County and other less affected areas of Western NC are in a tough and sometimes impossible position of helping while also needing support from visitors like you. We chatted with Tourism Director Thomas Salley about things to do this fall and beyond in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Shoutouts and Helpful Links Wilkes County Tourism: https://www.wilkescountytourism.com/ Wilkes County Chamber of Commerce: https://www.wilkeschamber.com/ High Country Host: https://highcountryhost.com/home Hillside Horror: http://www.hillsidehorror.com/ North Wilkesboro Speedway: https://www.northwilkesborospeedway.com/ NC Tripping: https://www.nctripping.com/wilkes-county/ Comment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text After Christina Riley from NC Tripping traveled to Swannanoa, North Carolina, to help serve meals to community members in need, she shared this short statement of gratitude for those coming together from all over to help Western North Carolina.  In her words, "Gratitude is such a strange word to use in juxtaposition of tragedy. But here we are."  If you want to help the people and businesses of Western NC, check here:  https://www.nctripping.com/help-western-nc/https://www.nctripping.com/support-western-nc-businesses/Comment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text 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 [email protected]. Further Reading nctripping.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 OtherComment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text 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 [email protected]. Further Reading nctripping.com/fall-in-north-carolinanctripping.com/north-carolina-road-tripsMusic Credits "Go Get 'Em Tiger" by The Whole OtherComment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text 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-carolina Fall in NC Guide: nctripping.com/fall-in-north-carolina More NC Travel Guides: nctripping.com Additional 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 OtherComment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text 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/ Comment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text 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!   Comment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media

Send us a text 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!   Comment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an Insider Follow us on social media