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Western North Carolina

Carl Sandburg Home

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Carl Sandburg Home

Let joy keep you. Reach out your hands and take it when it passes by. —Carl Sandburg

Tucked away in the small town of Flat Rock, North Carolina, the Carl Sandburg Home is a national historic site that is truly a treasure.

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Graveyard Fields

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Graveyard Fields

It’s October, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is soaking in full autumn splendor. There are scenic outlooks and hikes around every corner, offering endless opportunities for leaf peepers of all levels.

For Halloween, nothing quite matches the eerie allure of Graveyard Fields. Although the name conjures up a creepy sense of mystery, its origin does not.

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Tennent Mountain

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Tennent Mountain

360° views are something to be treasured, and North Carolina has a lot of them. However, if you’re looking for a hike that will make you feel like you’re on top of the world, The Tennent Mountain/Black Balsam Knob Loop meets all the criteria.

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