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...
by Lee Cloer | Apr 19, 2021 | Hike, Outdoors
Tell me again…why were we walking 7 plus miles in a monsoon? I can guarantee you that I wouldn’t be this wet sitting at home watching TV. Oh, but the stories you will have. “Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.” — Marcus Purvis Debra and I were recently...
by Lee Cloer | Jul 23, 2020 | Hike, Outdoors, Things to Do, Waterfall
Directions Trail Map Weather Rough Ridge Trail Located just outside of Boone, NC, Rough Ridge Trail is a magnificent hiking trail with beautiful views is a short but moderate climb of close to 2.5 miles. The trail is well used and maintained and with some of the best...
by Lee Cloer | May 30, 2020 | Hike, Outdoors, Things to Do, Waterfall
Looking for a great family nature trip while on your trip to Highlands, NC, Then you should plan a trip to one of the region’s many waterfalls and scenic overlooks. Just a short 1.6-mile drive outside of Highlands in the Nantahala National Forest, Glenn Falls is one...