I admit that I like to travel off the beaten path. Our area, and the rest of the state, have plenty in the way of unusual...

 

Brown Mountain Lights - Brown Mountain is a long, low-lying ridge on the border of Burke and Caldwell counties. Since as early as the 1200's, the ghostly lights have been report flaring and creeping along, and below, the ridge at night, But hey, don't just take my word for it. The Brown Mountain overlook is easy to get to. Come see for yourself.