every little thing
Monday evening we arrived in Woodbridge, Virginia after travelling from Asheville over a three-day period. Our itinerary included several of the more well-known parks along the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP). Here are the three we visited on Saturday. Grandfather Mountain We checked out of our Asheville home around 9am and...
While Dale was toiling away at home I took the opportunity to go back to the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove. We had attended a dinner and concert there one Sunday evening which I wrote about here. I went back to get a better look at the chapel...
For our last Saturday adventure in Asheville we headed 27 miles southeast to Chimney Rock State Park. This was a unique experience because there are several awesome, collocated sights that are easily accessible using trails, stairways and even an elevator! Many movies have been filmed here, including “Last of the...
Friday evening, after Dale finished working, we decided to attempt to have a picnic at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary. We swung by Ingles and grabbed a sandwich to add to our chips and drinks then headed to the lake. It was a very nice walk, but not the best location...
You can put your mind at ease, the title is not announcing a horrible natural disaster, it is just my way of condensing Saturday’s activities! Read on for a better explanation! Craggy Pinnacle We headed out around noon to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway north of Asheville. Up to this...
We spent an entire Saturday at the Biltmore Estate. Several months ago, when I bought the tickets, I wasn’t sure what all we would see or how much time we would need. Now I know why it costs almost $100 a person, not only do you get to see a...
Our home is above the garage of a nice home on a narrow residential street in Asheville. The property owners have invested a lot of time and effort into the landscaping. We have a great view from our balcony of the beautiful yard and adjacent wooded area. We are located...
Our arrival to Asheville coincided with a busy holiday weekend. However, it still didn’t seem as crowded as Round Rock on a normal day! Once we got settled into our Airbnb, Dale, J and I ran out for some groceries, which was quite an adventure. I have a feeling it...
After spending two very restful days with family in Rusk County, we packed our car and headed to Asheville, North Carolina, via Little Rock and Nashville. J was with us, which made it more exciting. The car and car top carrier were full! We headed out around 9am Wednesday and...
In about an hour and a half we will hit the road for our big adventure. Once Dale’s work day is done, we’ll drive to my brother’s house in Rusk County for a short visit, then on to Asheville, NC by way of Little Rock and Nashville. It’s hard to...
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