Category: Scenic Drive

Support Your Wanderlust for Adventure and Travel in an Urban Escape Vehicle, with Melody King

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Adventure, Camping, Outdoor, Scenic Drive, Van Life

The #VanLife movement has taken over social media with more than 7.3 million mentions on Instagram alone. Breathtaking photos of people who have sold their world belongings, purchased a van and headed out on the open road leave followers dreaming of a simpler life and living a bit of the nomadic hippie lifestyle. While not … Read More “Support Your Wanderlust for Adventure and Travel in an Urban Escape Vehicle, with Melody King” »

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” »

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” »

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” »