Category: Adventure

Day Trips And Scenic Drives: 5 Ways They Make Our Lives Better

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Adventure, Day Tripping, Nature, Outdoor, Uncategorized

I’m not exactly sure when and where my love affair with backroads started.   It may have been in Spain traveling the backroads to the coast or high country to camp. Or possibly the country roads connecting farms in Caro, Michigan while visiting my grandparents in the summer. Maybe it was the Colonial Parkway bordering … Read More “Day Trips And Scenic Drives: 5 Ways They Make Our Lives Better” »

Stunning Mountain Views And Amazing Cabins

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Adventure, Lake Lure, Mountains, Nature, Vacation Rentals

It is common for people who visit the western North Carolina mountains to instantly fall in love with the area.  From outdoor adventure enthusiasts and waterfall explorers to anglers and scenic byway drivers, those who love these mountains are drawn to its beauty and serenity. Aside from the abundance of natural resources there are numerous picturesque … Read More “Stunning Mountain Views And Amazing Cabins” »

Celebrating A River’s Rich History & Heritage

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Adventure, Camping, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, Mountains, Nature, Outdoor, Scenic Drive, Tubing, Uncategorized, Wildlife

The North Fork is a major tributary of the French Broad River.  It begins near Balsam Grove, NC downstream of the 50′ Courthouse Falls.  The waterfall feeds into a creek that becomes the North Fork. The North Fork Gorge is like many Southern Appalachian Rivers where the access can sometimes be difficult, but the rewards … Read More “Celebrating A River’s Rich History & Heritage” »

Local Wildlife Photographer Has Global Influence

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Adventure, Nature, Outdoor, Photography, Wildlife

Charles “Chas” Glatzer is a world renowned wildlife photographer, educator lecturer, and instructor.  He is a member of the prestigious Canon Explorers of Light (EOL) and hosts workshops all around the world.  Chas has received numerous international awards for his work and service to the industry, and his images have been published in magazines such … Read More “Local Wildlife Photographer Has Global Influence” »