Chris Dodge

4 weeks ago | samessenger.com | Chris Dodge

Two Swanton School sixth graders have been named Middle Level Distinguished Students by their teachers and the New England League of Middle Schools. Jace Brouillette and Alex Noel were selected by a team of Swanton teachers that included classroom instructors as well as Unified Arts, such as library, physical education, guidance, art and music. “I am really excited to be a Middle Level Distinguished Student,” Brouillette said.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

Aug 22, 2024 | onlyinyourstate.com | Chris Dodge

Ruby Falls is the most popular cave in Tennessee with a massive underground waterfall. Explore the cave and then eat at the cave restaurant.