A Touch of the Carolinas in Pink Floyd

If you’ve ever wondered who put the “pink” and “floyd” in the band name Pink Floyd, look no further. Formed in London in 1965, Pink Floyd was one of the first British psychedelic bands. Cited by many as the greatest in the progressive genre, they were revered for their thought provoking lyrics, musical experimentation, engrossing…

The Haunting of Zillicoa Street

On the night of March 10, 1948, tragedy struck Highland Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina when a deadly fire engulfed the kitchen in the main building. Flames spread rapidly through a wooden dumbwaiter shaft, then took each floor one by one, stealing the lives of patients who had been drugged and locked in their rooms…

Pisgah National Forest is Closed

In an unprecedented move, the United States Forestry Service announced on April 13th that the Pisgah National Forest is closed until August 13, 2020 or until the order is rescinded (whichever comes first).  This order was signed by the current forest supervisor, Hurston A. Nicholas, and carries punishment of fines up to $5,000 per person,…

Great Roadside Waterfalls

It is probably very obvious that we really like waterfalls as the majority of our episodes are on great waterfall destinations (over 100!).  There are so many great waterfalls in the Carolinas and we just love discovering new ones and sharing them with everyone.  While many of them require a hike or walk to reach…

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