With a sly grin rolling across his face, Kevin Heathcoat pointed to the top shelf of bourbon behind the counter at the Chevy Chase Inn, just above the old photographs and dusty trinkets adorning the wall. “That bourbon right there will ruin all bourbons for you after you taste it — it’s just that damn good,” Heathcoat, a co-owner of the inn, chuckled while watching the … [Read more...] about The Chevy Chase Inn: The oldest bar in Lexington, Kentucky
lodging
Tracing the Tug: Exploring West Virginia’s Notorious River
The Tug Fork of the Big Sandy is a uniquely notorious Appalachian river, the primary setting of the infamous Hatfield and McCoy clans and their legendary feud, multiple environmental disasters, devastating floods, and rugged, isolated frontier existence. If you’re looking for a place on nobody’s holiday destination list, I’ve got just the place for you. The Tug Fork valley, … [Read more...] about Tracing the Tug: Exploring West Virginia’s Notorious River
Solitude is gratitude: Happily disappearing to Snowbird Mountain Lodge
There’s a certain feeling you get when you enter Graham County, North Carolina. For most “outsiders,” whether it be nearby East Tennessee or origin points from any incoming direction, it’s a sense of genuine curiosity and wonder, where you don’t know what to expect around the next curve. And that’s half the fun, you dig? The same can be said for folks who even live in greater … [Read more...] about Solitude is gratitude: Happily disappearing to Snowbird Mountain Lodge
Saddle Up: Cataloochee Ranch Rides Again
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
Partner content: Unveiling Virginia’s hidden gem
One of Virginia's best-kept secrets is peacefully tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains. The Bristol Hotel embodies its hometown’s industrial roots, musical soul and adventurous Appalachian spirit. The 65-room boutique hotel located in the city’s former downtown Executive Plaza has a rooftop bar with sweeping mountain views, a street-front restaurant with family-style … [Read more...] about Partner content: Unveiling Virginia’s hidden gem
