Category: Day Tripping

Episode 03 – The Land of Waterfalls with Endless Adventure, with Mary Jo Gordon

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Adventure, Camping, Day Tripping, Family, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Town, Mountains, Nature, Outdoor, Rock Climbing, Scenic Drive, Wildlife

Episode 03 – Land of Waterfalls and Endless Adventure, with Mary Jo Gordon [kad_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/134TY_Fp8JM” ]   Exploration Local sat down with Mary Jo Gordon, Marketing & Communication Specialist with Transylvania County Tourism to get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to support and promote a beautiful mountain destination. “Brevard and Transylvania … Read More “Episode 03 – The Land of Waterfalls with Endless Adventure, with Mary Jo Gordon” »

Episode 02: Headwaters Outfitters with Jessica Whitmire

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Camping, Day Tripping, Family, Fly Fishing, Kayaking, SUP, Tubing

Episode 02: Headwaters Outfitters with Jessica Whitmire Headwaters Outfitters is dedicated to providing family-friendly outings along the French Broad River, and beyond: from big groups of 20 family members to the most elite fisher men and women! Their customer service is unmatched and their proud of that. As a small family owned and operated outfitter … Read More “Episode 02: Headwaters Outfitters with Jessica Whitmire” »

5 Ways To Maintain Your Spirit Of Adventure During These Times

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Adventure, Day Tripping, Family, Nature, Outdoor, Scenic Drive

You don’t need me to tell you we are living in unprecedented times.  Announcements of new business closures or travel restrictions due to COVID-19 increase daily. And, much to the chagrin of people looking to get outside and enjoy some fresh air, outdoor spaces are now being restricted too. In the last 48 hours, the Great … Read More “5 Ways To Maintain Your Spirit Of Adventure During These Times” »

Favorite Family Friendly Spring Getaways

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Adventure, Camping, Day Tripping, Family, Mountains, Outdoor, Scenic Drive

Spring is right around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited.  It is a season of new beginnings and a fresh start.  Blooms are popping, nature is waking, and cold weather and short days will no longer hold us hostage.  There is new life everywhere you look.  It’s a perfect time to get out … Read More “Favorite Family Friendly Spring Getaways” »

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” »