by Lee Cloer | Oct 7, 2024 | Family, Hike |
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BUDGET-FRIENDLY FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDE TL;DR – Siler Bald Hike from Wayah Gap via Appalachian Trail Trailhead: Wayah Gap picnic area, near Franklin, NC Distance: 3.8 miles round-trip Elevation Gain: 1,025 feet Difficulty: Moderate, easy enough...
by Lee Cloer | Feb 10, 2024 | 828 Towns, Murphy, Outdoors, Things to Do |
Photo credit Harrison Keely Hey there, fellow explorers! Debra and Lee here, ready to show you around Murphy, NC—the gateway to unforgettable mountain adventures, tasty eats, and fascinating history. Whether you’re a family on a budget or lovebirds seeking romance,...
by Lee Cloer | Jan 26, 2024 | 828 Towns, Outdoors, Things to Do |
The Smoky Mountains offer a breathtaking winter wonderland that beckons adventurers and peace-seekers alike. This majestic region, in the western mountains and the High Country of North Carolina, transforms into a snowy paradise, presenting a unique blend of serene...
by Debra Cloer | Jul 17, 2023 | Hike, Outdoors, Waterfall |
As part of our quest to check out the many waterfalls of NC, we decided to take a weekend and camp near the forest to save having to drive the two hours multiple times. We recently discovered hipcamp.com which is like an Airbnb for camping spots. Some are private...
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...
