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
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Exploring the Small Towns Near Asheville
With award winning restaurants, the famous Biltmore Estate, countless craft breweries, and a quirky, artsy atmosphere, Asheville is a must-visit destination. But don’t spend all your time in the “big city!” Some of our favorite experiences while visiting Asheville were made while exploring the surrounding small towns. Here is a…Continue reading Exploring the Small Towns Near Asheville
Weekend Getaways in the Southeastern U.S.
Weekend getaways are some of our favorite trips: you avoid using significant vacation time, you’ll spend less than a longer trip, and you still get to see a new place! If you live in the Southeastern U.S. like us (we’re in Jacksonville, FL), you may want to consider one of…Continue reading Weekend Getaways in the Southeastern U.S.
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
A few years ago, WC and I knew almost nothing about the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mountains. But when we saw a week’s stay in a Waynesville, North Carolina cabin at a silent auction, we decided, why not? We invited my parents and grandparents and made it a family affair for a week…Continue reading Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
Guide to Visiting the Biltmore Estate
You can’t spend time in Asheville, North Carolina without visiting the Biltmore Estate. WC and I were actually on vacation with my grandparents in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains when we decided to drive over and check it out. What to Expect at the Biltmore Estate It is crowded and isn’t…Continue reading Guide to Visiting the Biltmore Estate
