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A Family Adventure Guide: What to Do in Blowing Rock, NC with Kids

A Family Adventure Guide: What to Do in Blowing Rock, NC with Kids

by Lee Cloer | Oct 24, 2023 | Family, Things to Do

Family hiking the Glen Burney Trail – Photo above by GlitterOnADime.com Blowing Rock is a charming mountain town with many family-friendly activities and attractions. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this picturesque destination provides the perfect backdrop...
Hiking Rufus Morgan Trail to Rufus Morgan Falls Nantahala National Forest

Hiking Rufus Morgan Trail to Rufus Morgan Falls Nantahala National Forest

by Lee Cloer | Dec 28, 2021 | Hike, Outdoors, Video, Waterfall

Hiking Trail Info | Driving Directions to Trail Head December 23 was another high 40-degree day in the Great Smoky Mountains. We scooped up the nieces and nephew and headed out for a very family-friendly 1 mile round trip (loop) to Rufus Morgan Trail. Halfway around...
19 AWESOME Instagram Photo Spots in the WNC Great Smokies

19 AWESOME Instagram Photo Spots in the WNC Great Smokies

by Lee Cloer | Dec 9, 2021 | Hike, Kayak, Outdoors, Things to Do, Waterfall

“Pics or it didn’t happen” If there’s no digital proof of your hike, your bike ride, your kayak trip, dinner…did it really happen? You and your family are on that much-awaited for North Carolina mountains summer vacation – free of work and school and you...
10 Family Friendly Kayaking Locations in Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina

10 Family Friendly Kayaking Locations in Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina

by Debra Cloer | Jul 30, 2021 | Kayak, Outdoors

In this current age of electronics, A/C, on-demand television shows, and an aversion to sweat and bugs, how do you get the family excited about outdoor activities? How about some fun, yet simple, kayaking trips? I have found kayaking to be one of the greatest...
13 Things To Do On a Rainy Day in the 828 Great Smoky Mountains

13 Things To Do On a Rainy Day in the 828 Great Smoky Mountains

by Lee Cloer | Apr 8, 2021 | 828 Towns, Family, Things to Do

They say, “If you don’t like the weather in WNC, wait 5 minutes.” You like warm sunny days hanging out by a waterfall? We’ve got plenty of that.You prefer a slight chill in the air as you hike a mountain trail? Yep, we’ve got that too.You love a light rain that cools...
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