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Visiting Grandfather Mountain in the Fall – What to Expect

Visiting Grandfather Mountain in the Fall – What to Expect

In the fall, when the leaves put on a show of color, you must visit Grandfather Mountain in Western North Carolina! This is the best time of year to go and see nature’s paintings of brilliant, crisp reds, oranges, and golds! Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountain chain, so it…

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Benefits of Mountain Retirement in Western North Carolina

Benefits of Mountain Retirement in Western North Carolina

You have worked hard for many years. Now, it is time to retire and begin a new adventure! Many people dream of retiring to a tropical paradise and living a carefree beach life. There is nothing wrong with that! For us it’s the mountain towns of North Carolina. Western NC is the perfect place to…

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Best Things To Do When Visiting Hendersonville, NC

Best Things To Do When Visiting Hendersonville, NC

Western North Carolina is filled with some great small towns that are full of character and charm. One of these places, that you should really plan a visit to, is Hendersonville.  There is so much to see and do there, and it is only a short drive from Avalon Mountain Community. There is something for…

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4 Best Mountain Swimming Holes in Western North Carolina

4 Best Mountain Swimming Holes in Western North Carolina

People have a misconception about summer in the mountains. They think that because you live in the mountains that the temperatures never get too hot. Yes, summer temperatures are milder in the mountains during the summer, but Western North Carolina is still in the south! In July and August, it is hot here! One of…

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