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Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway
1. These beautiful mountains, what an incredible blessing it is to live in these old mountains,with our hiking trails, waterfalls and vistas.
2. The abundance and diversity of trees, plants and native wildlife.
3. The most beautiful seasons, we really experience all four in their full glory here.
4. The music scene, there are so many incredible musicians, you can always go hear good live music, most days you can
Today we welcome back Sherida Buchanan from Explore Asheville, who offers us some great last minute affordable Valentine’s Day solutions. Thanks Sherida, perfect timing!
Enjoy Dancing All Night
Looking for romantic ways to show your love today without spending a lot of cash? Try our crash-course in romancing your sweetie in Asheville.
Downtown Asheville as it looks today
On Nov. 20, 1930 the Central Bank and Trust Company closed its doors. Financial ruin fell upon the city. Asheville retained the highest per capita debt of any city in the country. While many cities chose to default on their loan Asheville city swore to pay back every cent which it finally did in 1977.
Asheville’s recovery from the Depression was slow and arduous. Because of the financial stagnation there were no new buildings and the downtown district remained unaltered. This however has allowed Asheville to be a great collection of Art Deco and truly a style all its own. Read & Discuss ยป
Woodpecker at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary
We are so fortunate to live so close to the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, which offers infinite hiking trails to explore. But even when we don