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Pretty Place Chapel (YMCA Camp Greenville)
30 Apr 2018

Pretty Place Chapel (YMCA Camp Greenville)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, South Carolina | 5

Pretty Place Chapel is a unique venue perched atop a rocky cliff face of Standing Stone Mountain. Although the road from US 276 is in North Carolina, the site is actually across the state line in Greenville County (SC). It’s … Continued

drive, easy, family, impressive
Craggy Gardens
24 Sep 2017

Craggy Gardens

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking | 0

Craggy Gardens is an attraction in Pisgah National Forest just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. It’s nestled between Asheville and Mt Mitchell, so it’s easy to add to your day trip itinerary. There are 2 different parking … Continued

day, dogs, drive, easy, family, kids, pets, scenic, trip
Connestee Falls
21 Jan 2017

Connestee Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, North Carolina, Waterfalls | 0

Connestee Falls is a roadside attraction just south of Brevard, North Carolina. One of my guidebooks says that you used to be able to hike down to the cascade and the bottom of the falls, but now there’s only an … Continued

drive, easy, family, quick, sight, stop
Pearson’s Falls & Glen
29 Aug 2016

Pearson’s Falls & Glen

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, Waterfalls | 0

Pearson’s Falls & Glen is a more of a park than a trail. I’ve categorized it as a roadside attraction because it’s only ¼ miles from the parking lot to the falls. This is basically a trail that is very … Continued

admission, day trip, drive, fun, hiking, Saluda, short, Tryon
Catawba Falls
30 Jun 2016

Catawba Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Waterfalls | 1

Catawba Falls is a fun, family-friendly nature area about 25 miles east of Asheville, NC. There is ample public parking in a gravel lot that features a privy. That means no sinks or soap, so bring some hand sanitizer. The … Continued

day hike, difficulty, drive, PIsgah, trip
Nantahala Outdoor Center
8 Apr 2016

Nantahala Outdoor Center

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, North Carolina, Videos | 0

The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is an attraction near the intersection of US HWY 74 and HWY 19 in Bryson City, North Carolina. The site includes shops, restaurants, cabins, a hiker hostel, and all kinds of outdoor adventure. The place … Continued

day, drive, easy, family, fun, trip, weekend
Bridal Veil Falls (Nantahala National Forest)
7 Apr 2016

Bridal Veil Falls (Nantahala National Forest)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, North Carolina, Waterfalls | 1

Bridal Veil Falls is a waterfall that hangs over the shoulder of US HWY 64 just north of Highlands, North Carolina. People line up in the warmer months to get a picture of themselves driving their cars beneath the overhang. … Continued

day, drive, easy, family, free, fun, trip

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I did eight easy miles through the Pine Valley Ranch/Buffalo Creek Region this morning. I don't know how I've never been to this area. It's absolutely gorgeous and it seems like most people don't stray too far from the parking lot. I had the mountains practically to myself. 
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I’m playing around with a water bottle phone/camera stand and a new photo timer app for a trip I have coming up later this month. I still don’t have the settings dialed in. 🤔
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