Hike them! After being tourists in Asheville for a couple of days, we were back to what delights us the most – submerging ourselves into nature through our hiking – this time in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We were thrilled when we learned that our home base in Candler, Western NC was only 4.5 miles from the access road … More Want to really see the Blue Ridge Mountains?
Driving through the state of Virginia, we learned quickly that it is not only steeped with history but also rich in natural beauty. This was very evident as we drove north along country roads to our next destination. We were graced with the green lushness of the countryside dotted with wildflowers, the beautiful farms and … More Meandering along Skyline Drive – Northern VA
We were happy that we made it to Meadows of Dan in Virginia just before the onslaught of pounding rain for the next couple of days. Then, after just one sunny day as a reprieve, along came a severe weather warning. Our park host knocked at the door to make sure we had heard the … More More of the Blue Ridge Parkway – onward through Virginia!
After surviving my jet lag and cooling down from the sweltering heat of the Philippines, we’re rolling down the road again. My first order of the day is burning off the poundage I gained from guzzling those delicious, greasy Filipino foods. Fortunately, the Lake Norman Motorcoach Resort is only a few minutes away from Lake Norman … More Back on the road – Blue Ridge Parkway
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