NC Travel Chat

Send us Fan MailCarl 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 InsiderFollow us on social media

Send us Fan MailCarl 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 InsiderFollow us on social media

Send us Fan MailCarl 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 InsiderFollow us on social media

Send us Fan MailCarl 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 InsiderFollow us on social media

Send us Fan MailCarl 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 InsiderFollow us on social media

Send us Fan MailFor 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 LinksExplore Boone: exploreboone.comVoluntourism Opportunities in Boone: exploreboone.com/boone-sustainability/voluntourism-opportunitiesBoone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation: boonechamber.com/foundationCoyote Kitchen: coyotekitchen.comSamaritans Purse: samaritanspurse.orgBeacon Heights: nctripping.com/beacon-heights-overlook-trailMoses Cone Memorial Park: nctripping.com/moses-cone-memorial-parkBlue Ridge Conservancy: blueridgeconservancy.orgRiver Girl Fishing Company: rivergirlfishing.comElk Knob State Park: nctripping.com/elk-knob-state-parkHospitality House of NWNC: hosphouse.org/aboutFARM Cafe: farmcafe.orgBlue Ridge Women in Ag: brwia.orgAppalchian Ski Mountain: appskimtn.comSugar Mountain Resort: skisugar.comBeech Mountain Resort: beechmountainresort.comHawksnest Snow Tubing: hawksnesttubing.comChoose n Cut Christmas Trees in Boone: exploreboone.com/outdoors/farms-agriculture/christmas-treesTweetsie Christmas: nctripping.com/tweetsie-christmasComment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an InsiderFollow us on social media

Send us Fan MailIn 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 LinksBurke County Tourism: discoverburkecounty.comDowntown Morganton: morgantonnc.gov/main-street/page/come-downtownDowntown Valdese: townofvaldese.comShop WNC: shopwnc.comApple Hill Orchard and Cider Mill: applehillorchard.comFonta Flora Brewery: fontaflora.comHamilton Williams Gallery & Studio (pictured above): hamiltonwilliams.comPerry's Berry's Vineyard & Winery: perrysberrys.comSilver Fork Winery: silverforkwinery.comBurke County United Way: www.bcuw.orgNC Tripping's Guide to Morganton: nctripping.com/things-to-do-in-morgantonComment here or email us ([email protected]) Visit NCTripping.com to Plan Your North Carolina Travels! Subscribe and Become an InsiderFollow us on social media

Send us Fan MailWilkes 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 LinksWilkes County Tourism: https://www.wilkescountytourism.com/Wilkes County Chamber of Commerce: https://www.wilkeschamber.com/ High Country Host: https://highcountryhost.com/homeHillside 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 InsiderFollow us on social media

Send us Fan MailAfter 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 InsiderFollow us on social media

Send us Fan MailWe 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 Readingnctripping.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 InsiderFollow us on social media