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” »

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” »

Black Mountain’s First CBD Dispensary Spreading Hope

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  Trinity Pharms Hemp Co, has a painful yet hopeful reason for existence.   In 2015, Trinity’s co-founder and owner, Jason Ward’s dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  By the time his dad learned about the cancer it was already so aggressive that the prognosis was not good.   Jason began researching and exploring the medicinal … Read More “Black Mountain’s First CBD Dispensary Spreading Hope” »

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” »