Nestled between Asheville and Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a retreat owned by the Methodist Church on Lake Junaluska, but everyone is invited to enjoy the lovely property. One day I visited to kayak, the lake is surrounded by mountains – the county has 18 peaks over 6,000’! An […]
Monthly Archives: August 2017
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Nova Scotia was everything I dreamed of and more. I just got back from visiting Cape Breton, Halifax, and the Bay of Fundy. I can’t wait to tell you about hiking and paddling through national parks, touring the capital, exploring the bottom of the ocean, and seeing puffins for the […]
Black bears, flashing fireflies, and fog rolling over the blue crests of the Appalachians. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States, renowned for its beauty, wildlife, and history. The park straddles the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, it is expansive and […]
The national parks like Pisgah and Great Smoky Mountains get a lot of attention around Asheville, but there are some truly incredible state and private parks that are just as worthy of a visit. The Lookout Trail [Lookout Rd, Montreat, NC 28757] is located at Montreat Conference Center, less than […]
The national parks like Pisgah and Great Smoky Mountains get a lot of attention around Asheville, but there are some truly incredible state and private parks that are just as worthy of a visit. Just over an hour outside of Asheville is a magnificent waterfall equpit with a swimming hole, […]
The national parks like Pisgah and Great Smoky Mountains get a lot of attention around Asheville, but there are some truly incredible state and private parks that are just as worthy of a visit. Just over an hour outside of Asheville is DuPont State Forest [1300 Staton Road, Cedar Mountain, […]
Asheville has got personality. It is a mountain town with soul that pours out of every orifice. You only need to walk around town to see. There are murals all over the place. My favorite is under the bridge where Broadway and N Lexington Ave meet. You’ll see plenty of […]
With so many phenomenal natural opportunities surrounding the greater Asheville area, it’s very easy to overlook a town park. If you are visiting for a stretch of time, have limited transportation, or just want to see what everyday local life is like – try one of these town parks: +The […]
Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar, 1 Page Ave #101, Asheville, NC 28801 The uniquely Asheville spot. If you’re going to grab one drink in the city, make it at this classy bookstore bar. The wine list is killer and the atmosphere is beyond compare for a bibliophile. Order […]
Woolworth Walk, 25 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801 A very unique establishment in the heart of downtown, well worth the walk. Inside an amazing gallery filled with local art is nostalgic old fashioned soda fountain makes you feel just as if you were in the 50s. What a combination! Grab […]
West Asheville Sunny Point Café, 626 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Breakfast for dinner means you can order wine and dessert, too. The café is known for impeccable brunch, but if you can’t make it in the morning or don’t want to deal with the crowds, come in the evening […]
Over my two weeks in Asheville I covered many trails, most to short popular overlooks, little mountains, and waterfalls. I wanted one hike to be proud of, and there was no better choice than tackling the highest peak east of the Mississippi River at 6,684′ in elevation: Mount Mitchell. Quick […]
Pisgah National Forest is a huge park and many of the top trails and sights are spread out. It’s a good idea to plot out where they are along the parkway so you save yourself time. In Part 4 we’ll cover the hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway that are […]
Pisgah National Forest is a huge park and many of the top trails and sights are spread out. It’s a good idea to plot out where they are along the parkway so you save yourself time. In Part 3 we’ll cover the hikes along the Spur Roads of the Blue […]
Pisgah National Forest is a huge park and many of the top trails and sights are spread out. It’s a good idea to plot out where they are along the parkway so you save yourself time. In Part 2 we’ll cover the hikes along the Spur Roads of the Blue […]