MattAug 26, 20192 minHolmes Educational State ForestProbably many more people have heard of Holmes State Educational Forest and even know where it is than have ever bothered to go there. Mo...
MattJun 19, 20192 minGuidon 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 an...
MattJun 10, 20192 minThe Gallery at Flat RockArt abounds throughout Henderson County, from the Art on Main festival each year to the sculpture trails at the Kellogg Center. The way m...
MattMay 21, 20192 minMoonbeam BungalowsSince 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 Coun...
MattMay 8, 20192 minEtowah Valley Golf & ResortIt’s unlikely that the first thing you’ll notice as you approach Etowah Valley Golf & Resort will be the street signs indicating you’re o...
MattApr 17, 20192 minBloomfield's of Flat RockFor 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 re...
MattApr 8, 20192 minBlue Ridge BargainsHaving a small business ourselves we do try to “buy local” whenever possible, but I’ll admit the lure of online shopping - and specifical...
MattApr 4, 20192 minBurntshirt VineyardsIt 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 ...
MattFeb 26, 20193 minHorse Shoe Bend Natural Sculpture GardenIt’s certainly not an original insight to compare the many beautiful vistas and abundant scenery of the southern Appalachians to great ar...
MattFeb 14, 20192 minCane Creek GreenwayWhen we moved to Mills River and found out, happily, that we lived just a short walk from Carolina Memorial Gardens and its public trails...
MattJan 31, 20192 minPop's Diner at Five PointsI’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, friendl...
MattJan 24, 20192 minThe Horse Shoe FarmThe 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 ...
MattJan 18, 20192 minSideways Farm & BreweryLord knows, we at Lazy Otter Outfitters love all our local breweries but we do have a special fondness for Sideways Farm & Brewery in Etow...
MattDec 26, 20182 minCask & 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 St...
MattDec 20, 20182 minSt. Paul Mountain VineyardsWith all the attention paid to beer and cider in Henderson County, sometimes it seems like the winery scene is a little overlooked. If it...
MattDec 19, 20182 minPilot Cove - Slate Rock Loop hikeIt'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 Natio...
MattDec 18, 20182 minLiquidlogic Factory StoreWhere the Liquid magic happens It can be a little confusing to follow the ins-and-outs of the kayak manufacturing business, which like so...
MattNov 13, 20182 minBold Rock Hard CiderAn oasis in apple country During paddling season at Lazy Otter Outfitters I spend quite a bit of time driving the bus, picking up guests ...
MattNov 9, 20182 minSanctuary Brewing CompanyIt 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 th...
MattNov 8, 20182 minMast General StoreAn anchor on Hendersonville's Main Street for decades Shopping a town's Main Street can be fun, but sometimes two people - even if they'v...