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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 ...

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 ...

Bryson City: Gateway to the NC Smoky Mountains

Mike and I planned a daytrip to Bryson City from Asheville mainly to hike the Three Waterfalls Loop. I also loved exploring the quaint Main Street. I skipped out on the train ride this time around ...

9 Charming Small Towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains of WNC

Western North Carolina is a beautiful natural region which is home to hundreds of mesmerizing waterfalls and endless miles of tranquil forest trails for hiking and mountain biking. This region is ...

5 Fun things to do in Hendersonville, North Carolina

Hendersonville, the 2nd largest city in Western North Carolina, is a great base location for exploring the natural wonders of the mesmerizing Blue Ridge mountain region. The quaint city is centrally ...

5 Things to do in Brevard, North Carolina

Brevard is a small Western North Carolina mountain town located within beautiful Transylvania County. Despite the spooky name, this county has been nicknamed “The Land of Waterfalls.” ...

10 Relaxing things to do in Asheville, NC

At one point, Asheville was predominantly known as a low-key, artsy Bohemian city, surrounded by beautiful scenery, with close access to the Blue Ridge mountains. Today, the city is more well known ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...