A History of Saluda
When Captain Charles Pearson, a former officer in the Confederate army, picked a route for the new railroad that went up Melrose Mountain rather than the more traditional route of Howard’s Gap, it put Saluda on the map. Saluda had been known as Pace’s Gap before the railroad and it had been a stopping point […]
History of The Long-Standing Curb Market
The Curb Market in Hendersonville has been a fixture in downtown Hendersonville for almost 100 years. It is a gathering place for local vendors to sell their produce and homemade crafts and goods. One of the stipulations of the Curb Market is that the vendor has to live in Henderson County. In the late 19th […]
Tips for Tubing Down the Green River
One of the best ways to get an intimate look at the Green River and the Green River Cove is to take a tubing trip down the Green River. Floating down the river on an inner tube is a much slower pace than kayaking giving you more of a chance to enjoy the scenery that […]
3 Must-See Destinations in the Fall in the Western North Carolina Mountains
Dupont State Forest The Fall time of the year is one of the best times to visit the mountains of western North Carolina. The Old Homeplace Cottages and Cabins offers a perfect location to be your base camp for you to take in the natural beauty of the mountains and the leaves changing colors. The […]
Video: Western North Carolina Air Museum
