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Why I Love Living In A Small Mountain Town

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I remember sitting with friend in a coffee shop several years ago telling him my family and I were moving to Hendersonville, North Carolina. I could tell he was trying to be supportive with his words, but his facial expressions told a different story. He asked great questions, but they seemed to be shrouded more in … Read More “Why I Love Living In A Small Mountain Town” »

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

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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” »

Prettiest Small Town In America

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I first visited Black Mountain in the summer of 1991 and quickly fell in love with the vibe of this vibrant small mountain town whose streets are dotted with shops, galleries, antique stores, ice cream parlors, craft stores, breweries and unique restaurants.  The surrounding mountains are perfect for walking, hiking, mountain biking, camping, fly fishing, and … Read More “Prettiest Small Town In America” »

Venice, Spain, And A Pea Green VW Bus

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The Heart & Soul Behind Exploration Local I grew up as a “Navy Brat”, a term affectionately given to dependents of parents who serve full-time in United States Armed Forces – in my case the United States Navy.  The military brat lifestyle is one of constant moving to new states or countries many times while … Read More “Venice, Spain, And A Pea Green VW Bus” »

Celebrating A River’s Rich History & Heritage

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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” »