So, with the first day of school steadily creeping up on us, we decided to take off last Friday and check out a museum that we haven’t been to before – The Schiele Museum over in Gastonia. Bonus, it’s part of the ASTC Passport Program, meaning that you could get free or discounted admission through your membership at reciprocal museums.
Did you know there is a museum not too far from us where you can touch a piece of ore that is more than one billion years old?
Every year, thousands of enthusiasts gather across mountain towns to attend festivals dedicated to aliens, ghosts, Bigfoot, and other oddities. Whether you’re a true believer or just a curious traveler looking for an unforgettable weekend, these festivals are worth the trip.
Here’s a guide to some of the best cryptid and paranormal festivals lighting up Western North Carolina.
Before relocating to North Carolina, our family frequently visited the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. Its compact layout allowed us to explore the entire zoo in just a few hours. We often discussed planning a trip to the North Carolina Zoo, but it remained a distant idea—until this year.
Emerald Hollow Mine is truly a special place, located in the quaint town of Hiddenite, North Carolina. Interestingly, Hiddenite isn’t just the town’s name—it’s also the name of a rare green gemstone found there. In fact, Hiddenite gemstones are so rare that some argue true hiddenite can only be found in Hiddenite, NC. This exclusivity ranks them as the fourth rarest gemstone in the world.