Asheville often makes lists of top tourist destinations for summer fun and fall colors. Now that leaf season is over, are you wondering what else there is to do in Western North Carolina when the temperature drops? Our area, adorned with diverse landscapes and stunning natural features, is perfect in every season. How unique is…
Thanksgiving is a beautiful celebration of gratefulness, filled with food and family. However not everyone is able to travel this year, and some friends or neighbors don’t have Thanksgiving plans at all. Friendsgiving is a fabulous way to celebrate our “chosen family”. Here are a few reasons we think a Friendsgiving could be a great…
On Thursday, September 22nd, at 9:00pm, the northern hemisphere will experience the autumnal equinox. This is when day and night are the same length and begins to lead us toward the winter solstice, or the longest night of the year. The autumn equinox represents a turning point and a time to pause and reflect on…
Today is National Senior Citizens Day, not just a day for seniors but also for those of us who have a beloved senior in our lives. This day was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 with the purpose of letting your senior family members and friends know how much you care about them and…
Asheville has long been a destination for outdoor activities like hiking and biking, but many people don’t realize how popular another form of exercise is here. Yoga has been an integral part of the Asheville scene for decades, and it’s become a yoga destination in many ways. Let’s take a closer look at Yoga in…
We’re celebrating June with gardening! Keeping your garden happy, healthy, and free of harmful weeds is an essential part of the experience. Whether you have a decorative garden of colorful flowers or an edible garden, here are some tips to keep it weed-free. Identify Invasive Weeds Most of the time we think of weeds as…
June is National Camping Month, and here in Western North Carolina there are many wonderful camping options to choose from. There’s something for everyone near the Southern Appalachian Mountains – from the fancy “glamping” experience to the rustic and rugged way. If you want to enjoy camping this summer, here is our guide for where…
Do you have your eye on living in San Francisco, but don’t have a car? That’s okay! There are many genuinely viable alternatives to driving throughout the Bay Area, but it’s helpful to understand what they are and how to stay safe. If you’re interested in living without a car in the area, here are…
Spring has officially sprung! That means it’s finally time to shed those extra layers and get outside where the sun is shining. What is there to do in the springtime around the Bay Area? With such a fantastic ecosystem stretching from the ocean to the mountains, here are a few springtime activity recommendations for you…
National Hobby Month: Meet-Ups and Enthusiast Groups for Hobbies in WNC Welcome to the New Year! It’s common when we turn the calendar to think of all the resolutions we will make, including improving our finances, finding a new job, or getting healthier. Well, one excellent New Years’ resolution to consider this year is finding…