Category: Quiet
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Camping and Hiking During Winter in North Carolina
Winter is a great season for outdoor activities due to the colder weather, but is it still great high in the western North Carolina mountains? If you know me, you know I love winter for hiking and camping. I just can’t get enough of it! The cold weather keeps me from sweating, the views between…
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The Best Meadow Hike is Max Patch
Max Patch boasts unhindered views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in every direction from atop its grassy summit. Max Patch reminds me of the iconic opening scene from the movie “The Sound of Music.” Although the mountains of North Carolina are small in contrast to the German Alps where that scene was filmed, it’s still…
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Camping High in the Sky at Mount Mitchell
Mount Mitchell is the highest mountain peak in the eastern U.S. and the best part is you can camp there. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. That means that I may receive a commission from the products I’ve linked below if you purchase any, at no extra cost to you. I have shared these links…
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Pick Smokemont Campground for Clingmans Dome
Catching the sunrise or sunset at Clingmans Dome is easiest when you’re camping nearby at the Smokemont Campground. Smokemont Campground is located conveniently at the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. And what makes its location great is that it’s only a 30-minute drive from Clingmans Dome. Keep reading to learn more about…
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Summer Swim at Upper Piney Falls
Not only is Upper Piney Falls a beautiful waterfall you can walk behind, it’s also perfect for a summer swim. Upper Piney Falls is one of my favorite places to explore in the Tennessee outdoors. If you haven’t seen it for yourself yet, there’s nothing quite like it. You can explore the creek above where…
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Is This the Secret Trail of Chattanooga Bike Trails?
This Chattanooga bike trail just might be one of the most underrated bike trails in the area. Of all the Chattanooga bike trails, this one might be my new favorite. Partly because it seems to be rarely travelled and also because it’s fun. Keep reading to learn more about what makes this Chattanooga bike trail…