Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

Ski Resorts of Western North Carolina

This past weekend’s snow may have you itching for a chance to hit the slopes! Many enjoyed the beauty of the snowy weather from inside but for those who enjoy venturing out, consider some of the various ski slopes and resorts in and around the Asheville, North Carolina area! Yes, our winters are typically mild… Read more »

Apple Harvest Festival in Waynesville, NC

Noted as one of the “10 Best Fall Harvest festivals in the Nation”, get ready to enjoy all the Annual Apple Festival has to offer! This one-day celebration highlights Haywood County of North Carolina’s agricultural heritage of the Fall season and will be held Saturday, October 21st from 19am to 5pm. It is also the… Read more »

Gingerbread Houses on Display!

Christmas time is typically filled with carols, parties, and lots (and lots) of sweet treats. There are some sweet treats that you only enjoy with your eyes and that would be the gingerbread houses of the National Gingerbread House Competition! This year marked the 24th annual competition held at The Omni Grove Park Inn of… Read more »

Visiting the Carl Sandburg Home

Hendersonville, North Carolina is home to many wonderful sites. Along with the beauty of nature that surrounds this area, there is the Carl Sandburg Home, a national historic site. Located in the picturesque town of Flat Rock, this site preserves the home of Carol Sandburg, who was a Pulitzer prize-winning writer and poet. At this… Read more »