Travel

Fall traditions at Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard: Nearly 60 years of apple picking in Hendersonville

Celebrate the autumn harvest with 26 apple varieties, family-friendly farm adventures, and fresh cider treats just a short drive from Charlotte.

By QC Life Web StaffSeptember 22, 2026 at 4:49 pm EDT

Behind the scenes at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Take a quick 90-minute day trip from Charlotte to Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia, SC.

By QC Life Web StaffSeptember 16, 2026 at 4:38 pm EDT

Adventure awaits in Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Escape to Blowing Rock, a charming mountain getaway just 1.5 hours from Charlotte featuring cool breezes, walkable shops, and scenic Blue Ridge trails.

By QC Life Web StaffAugust 17, 2026 at 9:49 am EDT

Explore North Carolina’s High Country mountain towns

By QC Life Web StaffJuly 23, 2026 at 4:14 pm EDT

Explore Jonesville, North Carolina

By QC Life Web StaffJuly 13, 2026 at 1:20 pm EDT

Plan your summer getaway to Gatlinburg

By QC Life Web StaffJune 04, 2026 at 3:17 pm EDT

Spartanburg is calling: Adventure, eats, and live music await

By QC Life Web StaffMarch 25, 2026 at 10:53 am EDT

Escape to Gatlinburg, Tennessee

By QC Life Web StaffFebruary 12, 2026 at 5:17 pm EST

Escape to Brevard: Charlotte’s perfect mountain getaway just 2.5 hours away

By QC Life Web StaffFebruary 04, 2026 at 3:33 pm EST

Inside North Carolina’s largest RV show

By QC Life Web StaffJanuary 30, 2026 at 4:01 pm EST