Have you ever camped or wanted to camp by a Dam that is still being used? And all while surrounded by stunning views of the Berkshire Foothill and the East Branch of the Westfield River non the less. If so here is your chance! For a small fee of anywhere between $90 and $175 depending of which campsite you are […]
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TRAIL GUIDE: McGalliard Falls Park
UPDATED June 2022 Located halfway between Charlotte, NC and Asheville, NC, McGalliard Falls Park in Valdese, North Carolina is a stop over you should take every time you are in the area. Whether for a view of the picturesque falls rolling off the massive boulders edge, or a quick picnic with a view or just to stretch your legs for […]
What’s Your Favorite Beach in The Mountains of North Carolina?
Lake James State Park is located near Nebo, NC and covers over 3,707 acres and borders 6,510-acre lake offering over 25 miles of trails (15 of which open to mountain biking), swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating and more. The lake is known to be one of the cleanest in the state of North Carolina bringing visitors from the nearby Burke and […]
The Perfect Itinerary for Visiting Greenville, SC with Kids
If you haven’t been to Greenville, South Carolina yet you need to hurry and put it on your list. Greenville is the sixth largest city and the third-largest urban area in South Carolina as well as the fastest growing with estimated population of 68,219 as of 2017. It is a little over an hour and a half drive from Charlotte, […]
BEST Lake Norman Playgrounds for All Ages
Today we would like to share some of our favorite playgrounds we have visited in Lake Norman throughout the years we have lived here. We hope you like our selection and enjoy them just as mush as we have and still are. #1 Robbins Park Robbins Park is located on 17738 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031. It is a […]
Fun Filled Adventure For All Ages at Morrow Mountain State Park
A little over an hour drive from the city of Charlotte, NC brings you to this little known destination that is sure to impress you with stunning views of the the Yadkin Valley, Lake Tillery and surrounding landscape, especially when the leaves have all fallen off the trees. There are about nine trails to choose from at the Morrow Mountain […]
Lake Norman State Park Hiking With Young Kids
UPDATED AUGUST 2022 Covering over 32,475 acres and with 520 miles of shoreline and a surface area the man-made Norman Lake in North Carolina is known as the “inland sea” and has been a travel destination for over 50 years and a reliable source of power and water for the region. When we first moved to Charlotte and were researching […]