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Carter Falls, Elkin North Carolina
Elkin, North Carolina, Recreation, Travel, Waterfalls

TRAIL GUIDE: The Enchanted Forest, Elkin NC

If you have visited, thinking about or planning a trip to Elkin, North Carolina you probably already know about all the cool spots in and around town. The Stone Mountain Loop, the amazing views from the summit, the waterfall and homestead, Carter Falls, The Forest Bathing Trail, the Railroad Trail, the 20 wineries you can sample wine at, the cute […]

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 […]