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Where the Two Rivers Meet — Marietta, Ohio

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There are towns that seem to have been waiting all these years for a motorcycle to arrive properly, and Marietta is one of them. On a warm summer morning, with Rose idling along Front Street, her Thunderstroke sending that slow floorboard pulse up through my boots, the place feels less like a stop and more like a beginning. The air smells of river water, hot brick and … [Read more...] about Where the Two Rivers Meet — Marietta, Ohio

Jocassee Valley Brewing: Great sounds and suds await

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Fall makes for the perfect time to venture south of the Blue Ridge Escarpment and explore waterfalls, winding backroads and make a stop for a cold one at Jocassee Valley Brewing near Salem, South Carolina. Located along the scenic byway of S.C 11, this unassuming roadside spot serves a wide selection of regional craft beers and weekend food trucks. More interestingly, Jocassee … [Read more...] about Jocassee Valley Brewing: Great sounds and suds await

Saddle Up: Cataloochee Ranch Rides Again

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Meandering up Fie Top Road in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, just as it seems you may eventually ride off the edge of the earth, you emerge atop a mountain ridge, a large rustic lodge appearing in the distance — the Cataloochee Ranch. “The ranch has an amazing history and it’s always had this unique identity,” said Annie Colquitt. “It’s this special place in Haywood County and … [Read more...] about Saddle Up: Cataloochee Ranch Rides Again

Coast to Coast and Carolina, too: Chef brings culinary flare to Jackson County, North Carolina

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Sitting at a table in the dining room of the Rivers & Rails Tavern in Dillsboro, North Carolina, Craig Szymanski looks out the window and watches a family wander down the row of shops on Front Street in the small, bucolic community. With the late afternoon sunshine falling behind the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains, the hungry group notices the lights of the popular tavern. … [Read more...] about Coast to Coast and Carolina, too: Chef brings culinary flare to Jackson County, North Carolina

Historic Switzerland Inn Reopens

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Beloved Swiss-Inspired Western North Carolina Hotel Welcomes Guests Back for an Extended Season “Each new season at Switzerland Inn is special, but this one carries even more meaning,” commented Switzerland Inn General Manager Whitney Ledford. “Our team has worked hard to prepare this year, knowing that we’re not just reopening our doors—we’re helping revive the tourism … [Read more...] about Historic Switzerland Inn Reopens