Travel, Family & The Best Things in Life
Today we are visiting Lenoir, North Carolina. The historic town was established in 1841 and named after Revolutionary War hero William Lenoir. A little over an hour drive from Charlotte, NC and Asheville, NC, Greensboro and Winston Salem and in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir is the perfect spot for day trip, a great pit stop if […]
We left Charlotte at about 8 in the morning and arrived in Boone around 10. The drive was easy and the winding roads leading to the entrance of the Park were lovely. We parked the car and went to the visitor center first where we spoke to the nice lady behind the window for a short bit before grabbing a […]
Before Planning Your Visit here please note that the land you would be entering is privately owned and you would need to be extremely respectful. The trail is intended for local community use and there is limited parking. Please carry out everything you brought with you, do not leave trash behind, no alcohol beverages are allowed on the trail, pick […]
Located on 6680 Bakers Mountain Road in Hickory, North Carolina, Bakers Mountain Park offers something for everyone. Over six miles of walking, hiking and running trails have been cleared along the 189 acres of mature chestnut oak forest, wetlands and streams running through. The trails offer a level of difficulty for every liking depending on which one you choose to […]
A beautiful well kept secret awaits you just outside Danbury, North Carolina. Remnants of a once-mighty range of peaks, the Sauratown Mountains range, rises from 1,700 feet to more than 2,500 feet in elevation and stands even taller while surrounded by the valley and countryside. Here among these ancient mountains which have been bitten down by wind, water and other […]
Nestled deep into the Yadkin Valley Wine Country lies a hidden gem that has quickly become our favorite winery in the Elkin, North Carolina area. Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery, located at the aptly named Tasting Room Drive, is a family friendly vineyard that offers amazing beauty, delicious wines and an experience that is well worth the trip. […]
Back in 1774 for the small fee of 20 shillings, Thomas Jefferson purchased the Natural Bridge and 157 surrounding acres from King George III, built a two-room cabin on the property as a retreat for himself and his guests, making Virginia’s Natural Bridge one of the oldest tourist destinations in the United States. He described the bridge as “the most […]