Amazing Mountain Towns in North Carolina

The North Carolina Mountains are a place of endless wonders, mystery and majesty. The mountains of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge are calling and you must go. Today I wanted to share a list of Amazing Mountain Towns in the heart of NC’s mountain country, from Franklin to Blowing Rock… Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park […]

Must See in Asheville NC

Tucked in the beauty and mystery of the smoky Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville North Carolina is a hub for culture, arts and moutaineers seeking adventure. I’m blessed to live only a few hours from this mountain jewel and try to visit Asheville several times a year. No matter how often I visit I never tire […]

Must See in NC: Mountain State Parks

As spring is emerging in my backyard of North Carolina, the season is beckoning me to hit the trails and explore North Carolina’s amazing State Parks… North Carolina is a wonderful place to visit because we go from The Mountains to the Sea from the wandering Blue Ridge to the Atlantic Ocean. I’ll continue to […]

Sky Valley Road: Georgia to NC Highlands

After an adventure at Georgia’s version of Niagara – Tallulah Gorge, I headed north on Highway 23, towards the North Carolina line. The last few miles of Georgia mountain road, is surrounded by the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains and a few of Georgia’s highest peaks – including the area around Black Rock State Park. This […]

Transylvania County NC – The Land of Waterfalls

There is a place hidden in the mists of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just southwest of Asheville NC, where waterfalls and towering forests invite you to explore a mystical landscape – in this American Nomad adventure we’ll be exploring Transylvania County (NC) – The Land of Waterfalls. Transylvania North Carolina is a crown jewel in […]

Down the Blue Ridge: Blowing Rock to Asheville

Part Two of ‘Down the Blue Ridge’ Labor Day 2021: Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Boone NC, Blowing Rock is a charming mountain village with sweeping views, great eateries, eclectic shops and outdoor fun. Blowing Rock is one of my favorite spots to visit in NC. It’s quaint downtown is steeped in […]

Down the Blue Ridge Parkway

Continuation from ‘Shenandoah Adventures’ After a hearty breakfast at Big Meadows Lodge my mom and I set out for the next leg of our Blue Ridge Adventures. We drove south on the Skyline Drive, the road bending and breaking as we followed the crest of the Blue Ridge. The brilliant sun blazed against the blue […]

Biltmore – America’s Christmas Castle: Part II

Antler Village is a bustling hub of activity for Biltmore guests. It includes the Biltmore creamery and coffee shop, several eclectic souvenir shops and the Biltmore Winery. Biltmore’s winery dates back to early 1970s, when Vanderbilt’s grandson William Cecil planted the first grapes at Biltmore. He had a vision of this American Chateau planting a […]

Biltmore- America’s Christmas Castle – Part I

Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville North Carolina – you’ll discover Biltmore. Sprawling over 8,000 acres in the shadow of the mountains, Biltmore is America’s largest home, a working farm and a place where time invites you to dream. Biltmore is one of the world’s finest works of architecture. It’s size is […]

Looking Glass Falls Byway

Not ready to return to the hubbub of Raleigh quite yet, my mom and I decided to take a scenic detour before heading back to I-40. Upon leaving Sapphire, just after 10 a.m., we drove east on Highway 64 towards the quaint mountain hamlet of Brevard NC. I considered attending Brevard College for music, but […]