Travel, Family & The Best Things in Life
You don’t have to be an experienced hiker to enjoy the great outdoors. Even if you’re new to exploring the woods, there are plenty of places that are perfect for beginners. North Carolina is home to some beautiful nature trails and scenic hikes. Many of the trails in this state are also dog-friendly, making them a great place to bring […]
UPDATE: Unfortunately the Falls will no longer be open to the public as of August 2022. We received the following message and we kindly ask you to please refrain from trespassing. “I represent the new owners of land on which Grassy Creek Falls (Little Switzerland) are located. For decades the prior family allowed day hikers, however, as of August, 2022, […]
If you are here chances are you are on a search for the best hikes from Charlotte, North Carolina. We live just north of Charlotte and it is safe to say that we have done pretty much every single hike that is within couple of hours from here. Below we have created a list of some of our top hikes, […]
UPDATED MAY 2022 Catawba Falls is closed for major repairs and will remain closed through the spring of 2023. For more information please check HERE. Catawba Falls located in Old Ford, North Carolina is possibly one of the best waterfalls in the state. The close proximity to Asheville, Morganton and Marion helps as well. If you are driving on I-40 […]
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 […]
We first spotted the sign for Upper Creek Falls on our way to Hawksbill Mountain and had to return and explore the area. Morganton is one of our absolutely favorite small towns in the state and we often find ourselves heading this way. It’s not only a short pleasant drive from Charlotte but has such wide variety of trails, it […]
We absolutely love South Mountains State Park and all the different trails that can be explored there. Wtih the variation of terrain and all of the hiking options, one can never get bored whichever path they choose along the 40 miles of equestrians, running, horse riding and mountain biking trails. This past week we picked an overcast Friday and departed […]