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Walking Reward: Great Views, Pictures at Biltmore

02 June, 2011

We arrived early at the Biltmore Estate, picked up our tickets and were directed to parking area A. Then we were given the choice -- should we walk from the parking lot or drive? We decided to take... (more)

The Blue Ridge Parkway's Pisgah Inn Is Open

10 October, 2013

The Pisgah Inn, Restaurant and Craft Shop have re-opened... ... (more)

Visit Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina

02 June, 2011

This week we spent a full day at the Biltmore Estate in Ashville, NC. What a treat. The last time we visited Biltmore was after dark during the Christmas season. This visit was so differe... (more)

WNC Farmers Market, Asheville, North Carolina

22 July, 2012

There's only one way to describe the WNC Farmers Market on the west side of Asheville: BIG. It sits on 36 acres with multiple buildings, including a nursery center packed with plants, trees, sh... (more)

Art on Main's 51st Anniversary in Hendersonville

04 October, 2010

Art on Main was launched in 1959 by the Art League of Henderson County. This past weekend -- on October 2 & 3... (more)

Climbed the Highest Peak East of the Mississippi

10 August, 2010

I rode my motorcycle yesterday up to Boone, North Carolina. I took the Blue Ridge Parkway the whole way. It was a beautiful ride, but rain put a damper on the first day. I enjoyed perfect temperatu... (more)

Looking Glass Falls, Blue Ridge Mountains, NC

04 September, 2010

Last night I purchased Kevin Adam's book, North Carolina Waterfalls - A Hiking and Photography Guide. When I got home I skimmed through it to find some nice waterfalls t... (more)

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