Matt
Holmes Educational State Forest
Probably many more people have heard of Holmes State Educational Forest and even know where it is than have ever bothered to go there....
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Matt
- Jun 19, 2019
- 2 min
Guidon Brewing Co.
There are two things you should know right away about Guidon Brewing Co. in Hendersonville’s downtown 7th Avenue district: where it is...
Matt
- Jun 10, 2019
- 2 min
The Gallery at Flat Rock
Art abounds throughout Henderson County, from the Art on Main festival each year to the sculpture trails at the Kellogg Center. The way...
Matt
- May 21, 2019
- 2 min
Moonbeam Bungalows
Since we live here, we don’t get the chance to stay at many of the cool and unique lodges and vacation rentals that are in Henderson...
Matt
- May 8, 2019
- 2 min
Etowah Valley Golf & Resort
It’s unlikely that the first thing you’ll notice as you approach Etowah Valley Golf & Resort will be the street signs indicating you’re...
Matt
- Apr 17, 2019
- 2 min
Bloomfield's of Flat Rock
For most of us, even those who have been in Henderson County for 50 years, I-26 has “always” been there even as the various hotels and...
Matt
- Apr 8, 2019
- 2 min
Blue Ridge Bargains
Having a small business ourselves we do try to “buy local” whenever possible, but I’ll admit the lure of online shopping - and...
Matt
- Apr 4, 2019
- 2 min
Burntshirt Vineyards
It seemed like it was taking winter forever to get over with - lots of chores and lots of too-cold-for-much-of-anything days. But spring...
Matt
- Feb 26, 2019
- 3 min
Horse Shoe Bend Natural Sculpture Garden
It’s certainly not an original insight to compare the many beautiful vistas and abundant scenery of the southern Appalachians to great...
Matt
- Feb 14, 2019
- 2 min
Cane Creek Greenway
When we moved to Mills River and found out, happily, that we lived just a short walk from Carolina Memorial Gardens and its public...
Matt
- Jan 31, 2019
- 2 min
Pop's Diner at Five Points
I’m told the 1950s actually happened. I’m not sure, I wasn’t there. But it definitely exists as an idea, and the idea of a happy,...
Matt
- Jan 24, 2019
- 2 min
The Horse Shoe Farm
The first time I saw The Horse Shoe Farm property was actually from the back - paddling by on the French Broad River, only about mile or...
Matt
- Jan 18, 2019
- 2 min
Sideways Farm & Brewery
Lord knows, we at Lazy Otter Outfitters love all our local breweries but we do have a special fondness for Sideways Farm & Brewery in...
Matt
- Dec 26, 2018
- 2 min
Cask & Wine
(Note: This post was written before the name of the restaurant changed to Cask & Wine) There's a spot right near the north end of Main...
Matt
- Dec 20, 2018
- 2 min
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards
With all the attention paid to beer and cider in Henderson County, sometimes it seems like the winery scene is a little overlooked. If it...
Matt
- Dec 19, 2018
- 2 min
Pilot Cove - Slate Rock Loop hike
It's not too hard to find great views around here, all long the Blue Ridge Parkway or on popular hikes along Hwy 276 through Pisgah...
Matt
- Dec 18, 2018
- 2 min
Liquidlogic Factory Store
Where the Liquid magic happens It can be a little confusing to follow the ins-and-outs of the kayak manufacturing business, which like so...
Matt
- Nov 13, 2018
- 2 min
Bold Rock Hard Cider
An oasis in apple country During paddling season at Lazy Otter Outfitters I spend quite a bit of time driving the bus, picking up guests...
Matt
- Nov 9, 2018
- 2 min
Sanctuary Brewing Company
It isn't all about the beer For a lot of visitors who are drawn to western North Carolina by the booming brewery scene, it's all about...
Matt
- Nov 8, 2018
- 2 min
Mast General Store
An anchor on Hendersonville's Main Street for decades Shopping a town's Main Street can be fun, but sometimes two people - even if...
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