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Upper Creek Falls, Morganton, NC
NC State Parks, Travel, Waterfalls

Is Upper Creek Falls Near Morganton The Best Swimming Hole in the State?

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 […]

South Mountain State Park
NC State Parks, North Carolina, Travel

The Newest Trail at South Mountains State Park – Big Bear Falls

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 […]

Riverbend Park, Conver, NC
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TRAIL GUIDE: Riverbend Park, Conover NC

Riverbend Park located in the small North Carolinian town of Conover, is only a short one hour drive from Charlotte and features 690 acres with 1.25-miles of shoreline along the Catawba River, and 19.7 miles of walkable trails.  2020 has proven difficult in regards of finding trails that are not packed and with enough separation for appropriate social distancing. It […]

Boone's Cave Park, Lexington, NC
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TRAIL GUIDE: Boone’s Cave Park, Lexington NC

Established in 1909, Boone’s Cave Park holds so much history that you will want to come and spend a day here reading about it, strolling through all the sites that were once the Boone Family stomping grounds.  Once you enter the park, continue driving down the road until you reach the large parking lot. Clean and heated in the winter […]

Hibriten Mountain, Lenoir NC
Hikes, Lake Norman, North Carolina, Travel

TRAIL GUIDE: Hibreten Mountain, Lenoir NC

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 […]