Chimney Rock thrills with a-Lure-ing views
We enjoyed thrillingly high, scenic views from the cracked tower of stone known as Chimney Rock, 25 miles southeast of Asheville, NC. … Read More
Bewitching bonsai, art, and autumn gardens at North Carolina Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville has an outstanding bonsai collection, plus lovely gardens and miles of mountainside trails.… Read More
Golden trees and black bears in Great Smoky Mountains and Cades Cove
On Halloween we found the colors of fall — pumpkin orange, harvest gold, bonfire red — in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Plus bears!… Read More
Elk watching in Cataloochee Valley
Elk viewing in the scenic Cataloochee Valley of North Carolina, about an hour west of Asheville, during the autumn rut.… Read More
Outdoors at North Carolina’s Chimney Rock, Sliding Rock & Lake Lure
Chimney Rock and Sliding Rock hikes near Asheville, NC, with my kids brought back fun memories from my childhood.… Read More