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Hiking Hotspot: Glen Falls in the Nantahala National Forest

Hiking Hotspot: Glen Falls in the Nantahala National Forest

Living in Asheville, I take many daytrips all over the magnificent Western North Carolina region to explore natural wonders and waterfalls. The prime benefit of living here to me is not the highly ...

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5 Easy Waterfall Hikes in the Smokies

5 Easy Waterfall Hikes in the Smokies

In recent years, Mike and I lived in both Asheville, NC & Greenville, SC, so we took numerous daytrips and weekend roadtrips to the Smokies. What I love most about living in Appalachia is the ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Three Waterfalls Loop in the Great Smokies

Hiking Hotspot: Three Waterfalls Loop in the Great Smokies

We have explored many beautiful waterfalls within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park since relocating to both Asheville and Greenville in recent years. This park sees over 55 inches of rain per ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Whiteside Mountain

Hiking Hotspot: Whiteside Mountain

Mike and I took a daytrip from Asheville to Highland (~1.5 hours) just to do something different. We love all the waterfall treks around this region but also love exploring new trails whenever we ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Crabtree Falls on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Hiking Hotspot: Crabtree Falls on the Blue Ridge Parkway

One of the prettiest waterfalls on the Blue Ridge Parkway is located within close proximity to Asheville. If you plan on making Asheville your base for outdoor adventures, you will be within easy ...

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Attraction of the Week: The World’s Only Aluminum Tree Museum

Attraction of the Week: The World’s Only Aluminum Tree Museum

Since moving to Asheville, I have been exploring a lot of the quaint small towns around WNC. I love shopping and dining local on Brevard’s old fashioned Main Street, especially around the ...

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Roadside Waterfalls near Asheville

Roadside Waterfalls near Asheville

One of the top things to do on any Western North Carolina vacation is checking out a waterfall or 2. The area is loaded with hundreds of enchanting waterfalls. Some require hours of intense hiking, ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Mt. Pisgah in Western North Carolina

Hiking Hotspot: Mt. Pisgah in Western North Carolina

Mt Pisgah, located within the Pisgah National Forest, is a prominent mountain easily visible from Asheville. The trek to the 5721 foot summit is the perfect option for adventurous fitness buffs ...

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Attraction of the Week: Graveyard Fields

Attraction of the Week: Graveyard Fields

Seeing one waterfall is an incredible experience. Seeing 2 in a single hike is a rare, but not all that rare in North Carolina. The moderately intense 3.5 mile Graveyard Fields Loop is one of the ...

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The Top Blue Ridge Parkway Summit Hikes

The Top Blue Ridge Parkway Summit Hikes

The mysterious Blue Ridge Mountains of Southern Appalachia run a 550 mile course, from Georgia to Pennsylvania. Along with the Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Mountain region is ...

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