Devil’s Fork State Park and Lake Jocassee
By: Dan Gibbs Lake Jocassee in Devil’s Fork State Park is a 7500-acre man-made lake that covers parts of Oconee and Pickens counties near Salem, South Carolina. It was formed in 1973 when Duke Power flooded the Jocassee Valley. Devil’s Fork State Park was created in 1991 and is the only access points to Lake […]
Holiday Bucket List: Hendersonville, NC
Thanksgiving is less than a week away, which will officially kick-off the holiday season. Before we know it, the clock will strike midnight on December 31st, and the holiday season (and 2020!) will be over. So, don’t be a Grinch! This year has been brutal, and we should all celebrate the season. Here is a […]
Veterans Free Access to National Sites Across America
Veterans and Gold Star families traveling to Hendersonville for the holidays or throughout the year can take advantage of the free access program to over 2,000 federal recreational areas including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests, and the waters managed by the Corps of Engineers. This would include other sites managed by the Department of […]
The Bakeries of Hendersonville
The holiday season has officially come to Hendersonville and surrounding areas. Families will be gathering to share the holidays, recount the many family memories and blessings. Family and friends will gather bring with them the unique tastes of Hendersonville for all to enjoy. No gathering would be complete without the desserts that always seem to […]
Hendersonville, NC: Thanksgiving and Christmas Events
It’s no secret that the holidays this year will look quite a bit different than they usually do. While we may have to connect virtually with family this year instead of connecting face-to-face, we can still create a joyful holiday season for us and our families. Here’s a round-up of local events you can participate […]
Hendersonville Healthy Restaurant Options
With the cooler temperatures and shorter days of fall, we naturally want to indulge in more comfort foods. But, indulging in these foods comes with a price, and with the third wave of COVID, it’s important to keep our overall well-being front of mind. Luckily, Hendersonville has quite a few healthy options for take-out on […]
Hauntings In Hendersonville: Part II
By: Dan Gibbs Chanteloupe is the name of a grand house located in Flat Rock that was built by the Count de Choiseul in the 1830’s. By 1840, his wife, son, and two daughters were permanent residents at Chanteloupe and he traveled back and forth between Flat Rock and Charleston, SC as his business interests […]
Hauntings In Hendersonville: Part I
By: Dan Gibbs Scary stories have been a part of America’s storytelling scene since before Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” was published early in the 19th century. Some scary stories are based on fact and others are just completely made up and every town has a ghost story of some kind. Growing up in […]
Hendersonville Thanksgiving 2020
Thanksgiving in Hendersonville will look different this year than years past. That should come as no surprise with all the upheaval 2020 has wrought. However, there are still lots of ways local restaurants and businesses are prepared to serve their customers this year. If you and your family want to skip cooking this year but […]
Fall Bucket List: Hendersonville, NC
Take a walk on Main Street and treat yourself to a pumpkin square from McFarlan’s Bakery. Hike to Triple Falls in DuPont State Forest. Take a nature walk at the Park at Flat Rock. Visit the Hendersonville Farmer’s Market on Seventh Avenue to buy some fall veggies and maybe a bretzel from the Underground Baking […]
