Exploring Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia

Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia

[Updated January 28, 2025]   Stretching 469 miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, the Blue Ridge Parkway is the #1 most visited unit of the US National Parks.    The world-famous scenic route attracts nearly 16 million visitors each year. And Mabry Mill in Virginia is one of … Read more

10 Best Plaza Midwood Restaurants in Charlotte, North Carolina

Plaza Midwood Restaurants

Plaza Midwood, a neighborhood just southeast of Uptown Charlotte NC, is one of the fastest growing (and fastest changing) areas of the Queen City. As a longtime local resident, it is also one of my personal favorites! I love to explore Charlotte’s eclectic and culturally diverse neighborhoods, with their always intriguing mix of new and … Read more