Five Great Hikes Near Blowing Rock
We recently had a chance to spend a couple of days hiking near the charming, little town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Blowing Rock is located on the crest of…
Early Autumn Trip to Roan Mountain State Park
The heart of “leaf season” is still a few weeks away here in Western North Carolina. However, we recently spent some time at Roan Mountain State Park, found just over…
Getting Away from it All on Mt Le Conte
This has been such a tough year for everyone and perhaps you really just want to get away from everything – even for a short time. In this blog post,…
On Vacation? – Give Fly Fishing a Try!
When I lived in Florida, I spent a lot of vacations in the mountains of Western North Carolina. I have always loved being outdoors and the mountains are the perfect…
Asheville Part II – Hiking
The Asheville area has a great variety of hiking options, from short hikes right off the roadway, to long day-hikes that can be very strenuous. But you don’t need to…
Asheville – “Land of the Sky”
Now that we are at the threshold of spring, your thoughts might be turning to warm-weather pursuits and upcoming vacations. Maybe you are looking for some outdoor activities like hiking,…