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Tag: North Carolina

Wright Brothers Memorial

Wright Brothers Memorial

Posted on April 6, 2018April 26, 2018 by jim

One of our planned stops as we slowly migrate up the coast. The National Park Service manages an amazing memorial to the true…

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Dupont State Forest - Cedar Mountain, North Carolina

Dupont State Forest – Cedar Mountain, North Carolina

Posted on June 21, 2015October 16, 2017 by jim

Dupont State Forest is a very popular destination outside Asheville, with multiple waterfalls and plentiful hiking trails.  

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Trombadore Trail - Gerton, North Carolina

Trombadore Trail – Gerton, North Carolina

Posted on June 20, 2015February 1, 2017 by jim

This is a very nice 5 mile out-and-back hike about 15 minutes from our rental cabin here in the mountains of North Carolina….

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Graybeard Trail - Montreat, North Carolina

Graybeard Trail – Montreat, North Carolina

Posted on June 19, 2015June 13, 2017 by jim

The Graybeard Trail is a beautiful trail in Montreat, North Carolina.  With gorgeous views and a waterfall, it’s a must-do for those in…

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Hiking in the Smokies

Hiking in the Smokies

Posted on June 13, 2015June 22, 2015 by jim

After having spent so much time in the Rockies and Sierras, the lush green rolling Smokies are a big change from what we’re…

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Headed to the Smokies

Headed to the Smokies

Posted on June 8, 2015June 21, 2015 by jim

As one would expect while sitting in Paradise, Colette’s gypsy blood has started churning, and that can only mean one thing – time…

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