Probably one of the most unique stories we've ever told is the Land of Oz.

It is really a cult favorite.

It is almost like an abandoned amusement park.

And it's one of those things where you are just kind of captivated by what was.

And there's still the yellow brick road.

There's still the trees from the forest.

They invite folks to come in and dress up and be able to be transported back to those 1970s, 80s when the park was open.

Well, good morning and welcome to Oz.

Are you ready to follow the yellow brick road?

And so we went into the story of Grover Robbins who created the park.

He was also one of the creators of Tweetsie Railroad.

So Grover really had a vision for what he wanted to do up there and to bring folks to the mountain and to have an experience that was really once in a lifetime.

They would have folks play Dorothy, folks play the Wicked Witch.

So really kind of immersing folks in what was back in that day.

I think what was really surprising was just watching the characters that were dressed up, that were taking everyone on tours.

They were so passionate and they were really in their character and they would not break.

As mayor of the Munchkin City, I wish to welcome you most regally.

I think the Land of Oz story is one of those great examples of why we love to tell the hidden stories and the hidden history across North Carolina.

It's like a little gem that not everyone knows about or maybe they've heard about it.

But seeing it present day and just bringing out that nook and cranny to a wider audience is always something that we relish doing in our storytelling.

We love to tell stories of legends and culture and these hidden jewels that not everyone gets to see every day.

So if you ever get the chance to go see this little bit of hidden North Carolina history, you really should.

Just follow the Yellow Brook Road.

Yeah, I went there.

I did.

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