Jacksonville is home and we love it here! But every once in awhile it’s nice to get out of town for the weekend and explore some of the nearby towns in Florida and Georgia. Below are some of our favorite weekend getaways from Jacksonville: Day Trips or Weekend Getaways from…Continue reading Day Trips or Weekend Getaways from Jacksonville, FL
Category: Road Trip
Best Things to Do In Asheville (and Nearby) for First-Timers
Over the past few years, we’ve really come to love the North Carolina mountains. It’s a doable drive from Florida, and always makes for a relaxing few days away. Asheville and the surrounding small towns have a lot to offer whether you are a foodie, enjoy the outdoors, or prefer…Continue reading Best Things to Do In Asheville (and Nearby) for First-Timers
Hiking to the Top of Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock State Park in North Carolina is one of the most popular hiking spots near Asheville. It takes nearly 500 steps to get to the iconic summit, but the effort pays off with a stellar view of the surrounding Blue Ridge mountains. What to Expect at Chimney Rock From…Continue reading Hiking to the Top of Chimney Rock
Searching for Bigfoot in North Carolina
Did you know there’s an annual Bigfoot Festival in Western North Carolina? We sure didn’t! We found out about it at the suggestion of a kind lady we met in the town of Black Mountain (where we stayed for the weekend). There wasn’t a chance we’d pass up this quirky…Continue reading Searching for Bigfoot in North Carolina
Celebrating Oktoberfest in Helen, GA
Drinking beer at Oktoberfest in Munich is on our ultimate travel bucket list, but until we get the chance to visit Germany, we’re celebrating Helen-style! From the first time we saw photos of Oktoberfest in Helen, we knew we had to check it out. And fortunately it’s the longest running…Continue reading Celebrating Oktoberfest in Helen, GA
