North Carolina Spot Named the Best ‘Secret’ Vacation Area
North Carolina is truly a paradise when it comes to vacationing. The state has glorious beaches, beautiful wilderness and plenty of tourist destinations. But, what if you want to travel to somewhere that’s a bit more under the radar than all the usual areas? What if you want to switch it up? Well, one North Carolina spot has been named the best “secret” vacation area in the state.
Thetoptours.com has put together a list of these great, undiscovered places. “The State of North Carolina is home to many enticing attractions that not even many locals know about, they write. “These secretive spots offer allure and solace and take visitors away from the usual swarming crowds.”
Before I get to No. 1, let’s look at the No. 2 best spot. It’s Castle Mont Rouge in Rougemont. According to Thetoptours.com, Castle Mont Rouge used to be more popular amongst travelers, but today it’s “more of an abundant attraction.” The area is located deep inside the North Carolina Forest. The lovely Castle Mont Rouge is a work by Robert Mihaly, who is popular for his achievements, including National Cathedral and Duke University.
Best ‘Secret’ Vacation Area
So, what’s No. 1? The abandoned Henry River Mill Village in Hildebran. Wow. That’s definitely an area that I wouldn’t have thought to visit. The town was established in 1905 and had a big boom, but now, it’s pretty much a ghost town. “Offering a step back into the last century, the Abandoned Henry River Mill Village is a less explored spot in North Carolina,” the article state. They add that, “individuals who try exploring the place often claim that they heard noises or experienced paranormal activities.” It sounds like the perfect spot to travel to during the spooky season. Find the full list of the best secret spots and hidden gems to visit in North Carolina here.
North Carolina, South Carolina: This Map Shows Our Earthquake Danger
More on Loss Ratios across the US
While you might think of a handful of cities who are in danger of earthquakes, and those are on the West Coast, there is earthquake activity all around. “Although most economic loss is concentrated along the West Coast, the distribution of relative earthquake risk, as measured by the AELR, is much broader and reinforces the fact that earthquakes are a national problem,” FEMA says. “Relatively high earthquake loss ratios are throughout the western and central United States (states within the NMSZ) and in the Charleston, South Carolina, area.”
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The Big 55
You’ve heard of the Big Four, right? In metal music. Anyway, the Big 55 are the cities that experience the most earthquake activity. “Fifty-five metropolitan areas, led by the Los Angeles (including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim) and San Francisco (including San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley) Bay areas, account for 85% of the total AEL,” FEMA says.
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Extra earthquake threat for Charleston, South Carolina
The FEMA report states, “Within the central and eastern United States, the New Madrid seismic zone (NMSZ) and the Charleston, South Carolina, area pose substantial earthquake threat.” As for safer areas, “The NMSZ covers parts of eight states: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Mississippi. Together, they amount to approximately 15% of the total national exposure.”
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