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This hidden gem in the High Country serves up cool temps, charming shops, and easy access to unforgettable outdoor fun.

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Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, North Carolina is exactly that kind of revelation – a sprawling 5,000-acre sanctuary where solitude isn’t just possible, it’s practically guaranteed.

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We often drive to Maggie Valley, North Carolina, which is just outside Asheville. The mountain town has so much for our ...