Spend Christmas in Carolina

Photo by Gary Poteat With a chill in the air, the most delightful part of winter in Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills is Christmas. Being here during the holiday season is like entering a Norman Rockwell Christmas card. Explore not just one, but five quintessential small towns sprinkled with all…

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Your Ultimate New Year's Celebration

So the holiday season is drawing to a close and you're searching for the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of a new year. In Rutherford county there are a host of options that will keep those angels on high singing long after the party draws to a close! Where to stay If a picturesque mountain…

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Guys Need Weekends Too

Guys' Weekend. It doesn't get enough credit. While it's true that women tend to do more planning of activities for their weekend outings, men do actually enjoy more things than wolfing down burgers and nachos while yelling at sports players on a big screen tv - they generally just don't like to plan…

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Purple Martin Greenway Sensory Trail

Welcome to the pet-friendly Purple Martin Greenway. Hidden right off Hwy 221, just outside of downtown Rutherfordton, the nature, wildlife, and other outdoor elements may go unnoticed by many; however, the picturesque surroundings are right in front of our eyes! To begin your journey, we suggest…

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