Category: Adventure

First Peak of the Blue Ridge: Gateway to Mountain Charm, Adventure, Wineries & Waterfalls

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Adventure, Mountain Town, Mountains

The First Peak of the Blue Ridge is more than a just day-trip or overnight destination. Here you can explore for days and check out historic downtowns, incredible arts and culture, delicious local restaurants, amazing outdoor adventures, relaxing scenic drives, an ultimate destination for all who love horses, delicious wines and even locally made craft … Read More “First Peak of the Blue Ridge: Gateway to Mountain Charm, Adventure, Wineries & Waterfalls” »

Enchanting Vistas From North Carolina’s Lookout Towers with Peter Barr

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Adventure, Fall Color, Fire Lookout Towers, Lookout Towers

In the early 20th century, forestry agencies constructed dozens of lookout structures atop western North Carolina’s mountains as the backbone of a fire detection system. Many of these lookouts survive in North Carolina today, and they represent some of the most scenic destinations for hikers who want to see the incredible vistas of the southern … Read More “Enchanting Vistas From North Carolina’s Lookout Towers with Peter Barr” »

Enchanting Vistas From North Carolina’s Lookout Towers with Peter Barr

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Adventure, Author, Cartography, Fire Lookout Towers, Mountains

In the early 20th century, forestry agencies constructed dozens of lookout structures atop western North Carolina’s mountains as the backbone of a fire detection system. Many of these lookouts survive in North Carolina today, and they represent some of the most scenic destinations for hikers who want to see the incredible vistas of the southern … Read More “Enchanting Vistas From North Carolina’s Lookout Towers with Peter Barr” »

Celebrating 40 Years of Outdoor Adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains with French Broad Adventures

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Adventure, Mountain Town, Tourism, Waterfalls, Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining

French Broad Adventures is the closest Asheville zipline /canopy tour and rafting package to Asheville, Johnson City and Greenville SC. The whitewater rafting section of the French Broad River is only 24 miles away from Asheville, and the ten-line canopy zipline tour is on property at the Marshall Outpost which is short 30 drive from … Read More “Celebrating 40 Years of Outdoor Adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains with French Broad Adventures” »

Pete Ripmaster, Ultrarunner, Adventurer, Winner of 1000-mile Iditarod Footrace. A Story of Perseverance, Triumph and Redemption.

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Adventure, Depression, Mental Health & Well-Being, Outdoor

Pete Ripmaster has always considered himself an athlete, but it wasn’t until much later in his life that he discovered running. When his mom passed away, Pete was in a real bad place personally, so he packed up everything he owned and knew, and headed into the Alaskan wilderness to find himself. After his soul … Read More “Pete Ripmaster, Ultrarunner, Adventurer, Winner of 1000-mile Iditarod Footrace. A Story of Perseverance, Triumph and Redemption.” »