Category: Mountains

The mountains are calling and I must go. Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.

Important Perspectives On Working Together To Ensure A Vibrant Future For The Outdoor Economy And Our Outdoor Communities w/ Gayle Conelly Manchin & D. Reid Wilson

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Adventure, Conservation, Land Management, Mental Health & Well-Being, Mountains, Outdoor Gear, Outdoor Industry Economy, Tourism

Outdoor Economy Conference I recently had the privilege of attending the 4th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference in Cherokee, North Carolina, where 600 outdoor industry businesses, conservationists, public land managers, development experts, nonprofit & government leaders, and entrepreneurs are looking to grow the outdoor industry in their communities and craft an economy that’s intimately tied to … Read More “Important Perspectives On Working Together To Ensure A Vibrant Future For The Outdoor Economy And Our Outdoor Communities w/ Gayle Conelly Manchin & D. Reid Wilson” »

Full-time RV Living: A WNC Couple Creating A Lifetime of Memories & Shared Experiences

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Adventure, Camping, Digital Nomad, Mountains, RV Life

Nearly 10.2 million Americans today consider themselves digital nomads (people who travel and explore while working), and that number is only expected to go up. In fact, when COVID started to wreak havoc in 2020, the number of digital nomads in the US increased by nearly 50% from 2019. In the case of fulltime RV’ers … Read More “Full-time RV Living: A WNC Couple Creating A Lifetime of Memories & Shared Experiences” »

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, 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” »

Western North Carolina Mountains: Home To The Largest Concentration Of Outdoor Companies East Of The Rockies

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Mountains, Outdoor Apparel, Outdoor Gear, Small Business, Tourism

When people think of the western North Carolina mountains they tend to think of natural resources like waterfalls, amazing vistas, world class mountain biking, climbing, and fishing, quaint adventure towns, thousands of miles of trails for hiking and backpacking and epic southeastern whitewater. Now, those are definitely accurate depictions of what the western North Carolina … Read More “Western North Carolina Mountains: Home To The Largest Concentration Of Outdoor Companies East Of The Rockies” »