Category Archives: Travel

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First Snow on the Blue Ridge Parkway 2023 – Craggy Gardens Trail

While traveling to our cabin near Bryson City, North Carolina we decided to hop on the Blue Ridge Parkway and to pay a visit to this amazing tree found along the Craggy Gardens trail. As […]

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Waterfalls of Jackson County North Carolina

The Trip I paid a visit to a friend that recently bought a business and home in Jackson County, North Carolina. Specifically, she settled in Glenville, a small unincorporated mountain community. Other, better know towns […]

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Soco Falls – Just Off The Blue Ridge Parkway

Soco Falls is a double waterfalls located along Highway 19 between Maggie Valley and Cherokee, North Carolina. It is roughly 1.5 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is approximately a 10 minute drive from […]

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From Minnesott Beach to Topsail Island: A Day Trip

I have a friend that enjoys searching beaches for sharks teeth. We had heard that Topsail Beach was a good place to seek these treasures and planned a trip. The weather forecast was not great […]

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Historic Beaufort by the Sea: One of North Carolina’s Oldest Communities

With the deepest natural port along the NC coast, it’s little wonder that Beaufort is one of North Carolina’s oldest towns. This quaint little seaport village was established in 1713 and incorporated in 1723. Only […]

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Cedar Island Beach – Hidden Jewel of the Crystal Coast

Hidden at the extreme downeast area of the Crystal Coast, the beach adjacent to the Cedar Island Ferry terminal is a treasure not seen by many locals and often overlooked by travelers visiting the area. […]

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Beach Bliss: The Point at Emerald Isle, NC

If you live along the Crystal Coast or are a frequent visitor it’s likely you’ve heard of the Point. Located at the end of Bogue Banks, the barrier island with popular beach communities like Atlantic […]

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