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Try this Hidden Gem Hike on Tumbling Waters Trail

Tumbling Waters Trail showcases Carters Lake, creeks, and waterfalls on a short hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia. Only a twenty minute drive from Ellijay, GA, Tumbling Waters is the easy hike that has it all. Enjoy the serenity of Carter’s Lake before you hike. Take in the creekside views and cascading waterfalls […]

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Lazy River: Blue Ridge Tubing on the Toccoa River

Look no further than Toccoa River tubing near Blue Ridge, Georgia to stay cool and have some fun this summer. One of the best Blue Ridge tubing spots is the Toccoa River. Just a twenty minute drive from Blue Ridge sits the dual-named town of Copperhill, TN and McCaysville, GA. In this scenic, historic town,

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Explore These Amazing Pisgah Waterfalls While Camping on Mount Pisgah

Pisgah waterfalls include Looking Glass Falls, Moore Cove Falls, and more, only a short drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Part of the reason I chose to camp at Mount Pisgah was because of its close proximity to tons of waterfalls. We didn’t have time to explore them all, but the few we did visit

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Options for Hiking the Mount Pisgah Trail

Seeing the summit from the Mount Pisgah Trail requires an uphill hike that is perfect for a summer camping trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hiking to the summit of Mount Pisgah is a strenuous uphill climb. But when you’re camping at the Mount Pisgah Campground, there’s a wonderful way to turn this 3 mile

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Blue Ridge Parkway Camping at the Mount Pisgah Campground

Mount Pisgah Campground is close to well-known hiking trails, sunrise and sunset spots, waterfalls, and more. The Mount Pisgah area of the Blue Ridge Parkway has so much to see and do. Popular hiking trails such as Frying Pan Tower and the peak of Mount Pisgah, as well as nearby waterfalls and sunrise, sunset spots.

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Visiting Soco Falls and Mingo Falls in North Carolina

North Carolina has many waterfalls worth visiting. Soco Falls and Mingo Falls are two new favorites worth the drive. Did you know that North Carolina has over 800 waterfalls? That’s a lot to choose from! On our way back to Chattanooga from camping in Waynesville, NC, my friend and I decided to stop at two.

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The Trouble with Tent Camping in North Carolina in the Winter Rain

It’s one thing to tent camp during winter in North Carolina. It’s another thing when it also rains all day. (All locations will be linked at the end of this post.) Rain was not in the initial forecast when I had planned this camping and hiking adventure. The original plan was to hike as much

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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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Exploring The Blue Ridge Mountains on Lake Chatuge

Lake Chatuge offers lots to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains including Jackrabbit Mountain and Bell Knob. In case you missed last week’s post where I covered day one of this two-day trip, this is that post. On day two we explore more around Lake Chatuge by hiking on Jackrabbit Mountain and Bell Knob. Continue

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Blue Ridge Mountains and Camping at Lake Chatuge

Lake Chatuge is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in both North Carolina and Georgia with lots to explore. Camping, hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, scenic drives, sunsets and more can be enjoyed on Lake Chatuge in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Continue reading to learn more about my recent adventure in Murphy, NC, on our way

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