We talk about what vegetables we like to grow in North Carolina and Why – health, budget, and educational.
Bucket List: A 4-day Trip to Snorkel with Manatees and Cavern Scuba Diving in Florida on a $1500 Budget
In this blog post I’ll be looking at the options and planning a trip to swim with manatees in Crystal River Florida for 2 adults! My husband and I are wanting to take a quick trip alone since we haven’t really had the opportunity to do so since the pandemic started. But now that we’re…
A 4-day Family-Friendly Outdoor Itinerary in Hendersonville NC
Hendersonville is definitely overlooked as town in the mountains with great access to family friendly outdoor activities. Checkout our itinerary covering hiking, parks, and apple picking in the area.
Essential Tips for Beginner Hikers with Toddlers
12 essential tips for those new to hiking and want to take toddlers along with them
Hiking Trip to Grandfather Mountain State Park – How We Made It Better
Checkout how we made the best of our time at Grandfather Mountain State Park with a toddler to tow
Great Budget Friendly Gifts for Hikers under $30
Check out some budget friendly hiking gifts that aren’t totally useless!
Two Great Day Hikes and Travel Tips for Bryson City NC
Hiking Deep Creek Trail and Mingus Creek Trail with the family and planning a weekend trip to Bryson City NC
Best Hiking Trails in the Great Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg TN
Hiking in the Smokies The Great Smoky National Park is a big place, one of the largest in the US, approximating 522,427 acres, and split almost evenly between Tennessee and North Carolina. It is apart of the Appalachian Mountain Range, which are one of the oldest mountains on Earth. I’ve had a hankering to go…
Favorite Trail Books, and Maps for Backpacking and Hiking in North Carolina
Initially, we found it difficult finding resources that recommended dayhiking and backpacking trails in the area. This information varies by state, is easily outdated, passed around by word-of-mouth, books/trailguides quickly go out of print. So here we have curated a small list of trailguides, and maps that have helped us tremendously for hiking in North…
Family-Friendly Hiking at Doughton Park Recreational Area, North Carolina
Doughton Park Recreational Area Doughton Park is a little hidden secret that is about 15 min past Stone Mountain State Park. Not many know about it, so it’s not as crowded/disney-landy as Stone Mountain State Park. It is the largest recreational area along the Blue Ridge. It is open year round – the parking lot…