Chris Dodge

3 weeks ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Jackie Sutherlin |Beth Copenhaver |Sarah McCosham |Chris Dodge

Pilot Mountain State Park is one of my favorite state parks in North Carolina. Clocking in at nearly 4,000 acres, Pilot Mountain State Park is a true nature lover’s playground. You can spend your days going on epic hikes, horseback riding, rock climbing—the options are endless! After a long day of outdoor adventures, check into this beautiful farmhouse near Pilot Mountain State Park and relax in style.

3 weeks ago | onlyinyourstate.com | Chris Dodge |Megan Todaro |Melissa Mahoney |Kelly Carroll

Beneath the cool glow of a waxing gibbous, we wound through dark, twisting mountain roads, carving our way through what felt like a forgotten backcountry. Then, like a beacon in the night, we spotted the glowing sign: Stellara. We had arrived at our much-anticipated stargazing retreat, and what awaited us was even more magical than we imagined.