The bohemian city of Asheville has been one of our favorites in our travels. We’ve visited twice—in 2018 and 2019—and both times, had a blast. At only an hour away from our campground in Lake Toxaway, we were looking forward to a return visit. But with the ongoing pandemic (is this ever going to end?), […]
Archive for North Carolina
We like variety in our traveling adventures, from hiking in wild places to exploring cool towns and gourmet dining. I am so grateful that for our first trip out in 18 months, we’ve landed in a place that offers an abundance of things we enjoy. Granted, we’re still in a pandemic, and life is not […]
We set out yesterday to do a hike in Panthertown Valley. It’s a wild, rugged place that’s often referred to as the “Yosemite of the East.” That may be a bit of a stretch, but our seven-mile hike delivered a beautiful creek, two gorgeous waterfalls, and a fabulous view from on top of a mountain […]
When we planned our summer getaway to the mountains of Western North Carolina, we did not realize that we were plunking ourselves down in a rainforest that gets upwards of 80 inches of rain every year. And we certainly didn’t plan on a storm delivering six inches of rain overnight and flooding the peaceful little […]
The first of April, just ahead of the heat, humidity, and bugs, we left Florida and headed north. This is the first time that we’ll spend an entire year east of the Mississippi in our travels. We’ve looked forward to this adventure—which will take us all the way to the Maritimes—for years. To ease into our […]
You guys are the best. In the past week, I’ve been reminded of another important reason why I write this blog. It not only serves as a journal of our travels but has connected us with a community of wonderful people. I’d still write our blog even if no one was reading, but knowing that […]
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