Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

Grandfather Mountain New Year’s Sunrise Hike

Want to welcome the New Year in an unforgettable way?  Consider taking in the first sunrise of 2022 atop Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina! This annual event allows you to rare opportunity to not only visit and hike within the Grandfather Mountain park outside normal hours, but also gives you the breathtaking view of a… Read more »

Ancestry of the Gingerbread Man

“Run Run as fast as you can. You can’t catch me. I’m the Gingerbread Man!” Did you know Gingerbread is an ancient desert? In fact, the first known recipe for gingerbread was dated back to 2400 B.C! The cookies became popular in the 14th century Europe and it is here that the hard cookies started… Read more »

Downtown Greenville Holiday Events

Ready for holiday fun? Downtown Greenville comes ALIVE during the holiday season! So let’s plan our your holiday schedule! The biggest event of the area has to be The Poinsettia Christmas Parade. It’s the grand kick-off for all things Christmas! For over 75 years, this parade has been wonderful spotlight for local talent.  There will… Read more »

Winter Lights at North Carolina Arboretum

Starting in November 17th and lasting until New Year’s Day will be the return of the popular Winter Lights event in Asheville, North Carolina! Held at the North Carolina Arboretum from 6-9 PM daily, this holiday event is an open-air format which allows you to immerse yourself in the wonder and magic of Christmas in… Read more »

Tamassee DAR School’s BBQ Cookoff

Looking for a way to get a great meal plus the added bonus of knowing you are helping a great cause?  Then put the Tamassee DAR School’s BBQ Cookoff for November 6th on your calendar!  There will be several BBQ contestants hoping to win the bragging rights of first place for 2021.  Lunch plates will… Read more »