Sunday, September 22, 2024

Grandfather Mountain (Avery County, North Carolina)

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  I've tried a couple of times in the past to visit Grandfather Mountain, but in all cases, inclement weather has put a damper on the tr...

Otter Falls (Watauga County, North Carolina)

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  After a decent night's sleep at my hotel in Newland, I'm ready for the next adventure. The focus of my trip is Grandfather Mountai...
Saturday, September 21, 2024

Toms Creek Falls (McDowell County, North Carolina)

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  Toms Creek Falls near Mount Mitchell is my next and final stop for the day. This one appears to be very popular as there are ten or twelve...

Twin Falls (Pickens County, South Carolina)

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  For the next stop on my little hiking weekend, I decided to stop at Twin Falls. The final part of the road follows is gravel and leads to ...

Keowee-Toxaway Natural Bridge Loop (Pickens County, South Carolina)

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  I'm making my up to North Carolina this morning for some hiking and along the way, I'm hitting a few spots. The first is the natur...
Sunday, September 15, 2024

Sassafras Mountain (Pickens County, South Carolina)

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I started a bucket list item a few years ago to stand atop the highest point in all fifty states. While some of them, like Denali in Alaska ...

River Arts District - Peddle and Pints (Buncombe County, North Carolina)

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  I always appreciate a chance to get away to Asheville, NC. The lovely little mountain town is home to a terrific craft beer community, goo...