The road is a mountain you climb to a thousand journeys…adventure is calling
On this American Nomad adventure we’re heading west from our last stop in Wytheville deeper into Virginia’s breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains and the charming town of Abingdon Virginia. Abingdon has easily become one of my favorite Virginia mountain getaways. Imagine breathtaking vistas unfolding before you from overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a charming downtown […]
Read More Mountain Roads: Abingdon VirginiaToday on American Nomad Traveler we’re exploring Wytheville VA. This charming town nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwestern Virginia is packed with history, scenery, culture and a vibrant downtown. Pronounced ‘With-ville,’ Wytheville was originally founded in 1792 as the town of Evansham. Jesse Evans was a prominent local citizen. Sadly a devastating […]
Read More Wonderful Wytheville VAIn April, I had the chance to embark on a fun road trip from my home base of Raleigh, North Carolina to Music City in Nashville Tennessee. The purpose of this week-long trip primarily to record several singles including the upbeat Americana romp ‘HeartBreak City,” vintage country ballad “Good Man” dedicated to those wolves in […]
Read More Raleigh to Nashville – Music and BackroadsIf you’re looking for a mile-high adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains, look no further than majestic Grandfather Mountain. Located 22 miles south of Boone, NC, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the heart of North Carolina’s High Country, Grandfather Mountain is a nature lover’s paradise. Recognized as an International Biosphere, this mountain offers […]
Read More Wonderful Grandfather MountainLooking for a winter wonderland this Christmas? Time for a roadtrip to the High Country around Blowing Rock and Boone, North Carolina. This northwestern corridor along North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains provides endless opportunities for winter recreation, small-town Christmas charm and snow capped peaks. In today’s edition of American Nomad Traveler, I’m going to share […]
Read More Winter Fun in Blowing Rock NCShenandoah Adventures: Big Meadows Located in the heart of beautiful Shenandoah National Park, The Big Meadows area is a hub for adventure and fun. Perched on top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is defined by its large expanse of rolling grasslands that provide an essential habitat for many plants and animals. Big Meadows […]
Read More Shenandoah Adventures: Big MeadowsJust a 75-mile drive from Washington D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a wilderness oasis, offering stunning mountain vistas, ambling creeks, wildflower adorned meadows and opportunities for endless outdoor adventures. Shenandoah is a gem in the National Parks system. Whether you prefer a relaxing scenic drive taking in sweeping panoramas, or want to hit the backcountry […]
Read More Get to know Shenandoah National ParkThis past October, my mom and I were able to enjoy a mountain adventure in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. This serene corner of northwestern Virginia has long been a beloved haunt of mine. The Appalachian Mountains, towering over the fertile Shenandoah Valley, are simply breathtaking. Beyond its natural wonders, each mile of this […]
Read More Shenandoah AdventuresThe 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 […]
Read More Amazing Mountain Towns in North CarolinaTucked 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 […]
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