Author: Travel Bugged

Berkshires, The Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, Travel, Waterfalls

Umpachene Falls – A Hidden Gem in The Berkshires

(Updated July 24th, 2021) To be honest I thought we would never find Umpachene Falls in Southfield, Massachusetts when we set on our quest to find this trail. There was very little information on the internet about it the time and the directions were wildly unclear.  We wandered and wandered around the back roads of The Berkshires and when we […]

The Bluffs Restaurant, Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge, Travel

Get a Bite to Eat on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Bluffs Restaurant and Café

What a wonderful surprise to find after a day of hiking, that after over a ten year absence, The Bluffs Restaurant and Café is now open and serving breakfast and lunch.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by TRAVEL__BUGGED (@travel_buggednc) Thanks to the generous donors that wanted to preserve this special spot and The Blue Ridge […]

Wolf Rock Trail, Stone Mountain NC
Elkin, Hikes, NC State Parks, North Carolina

Hidden Gem: Wolf Rock Trail at Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina

If you love hiking as much as we do, Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina should definitely be on your bucket list. With a wide variety of trails suitable for every level this state park has it all. The park has an abundance of wildlife, a handful of waterfalls and stunning views. A well preserved and maintained Homestead sitting […]