Fall is in the air here in Boone, NC, although we’ve had mostly gray skies, and rainy weather for the past four days or so. That aside, I know my favorite season of the year is on its way, and I couldn’t be more excited! What about you? I love the crisp, cool air, and […]

It seems like it was just yesterday that I was eagerly awaiting the arrival of FALL. Somehow, it slipped in right under my nose without me noticing and is currently in full swing here in the high country. Try as I might to soak up as much as I can, there are many things that […]

 {National & State Parks} 6. Blue Ridge Parkway This 469 mile long scenic drive starts in Virginia, meanders through North Carolina and ends in Tennessee. It is an extremely popular destination among those who covet the myriad of colors our region is famous for producing. Seeing your favorite vistas and hikes cloaked in the most […]

The transition between the bittersweet end of summer and the arrival of a sleepy winter season is my most favorite season of all, FALL. During this period, the landscape dramatically changes putting on a brilliant show of rich colors that sadly only stays for a brief period of time. It’s not too hot, and it’s […]

The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness.You have to catch it yourself. ~Benjamin Franklin~ After a lazy day on Saturday, Cody and I redeemed our weekendby going to a Renaissance Festival today, we had soooo much fun!I hope to have some photos from todays excursion by the end of this […]

{The soothing and serene scenes of Hebron Rock colony} The woods were made for the hunters of dreams, The brooks for the fishers of song; To the hunters who hunt for the gunless game The streams and the woods belong. ~Sam Walter Foss~ Don’t know when I willbe ready to say farewellBittersweet goodbye. Hebron Rock […]

Taken on a walk this past Saturday.I was happy to still see signs of Autumn. For the most part, we stayed close to home this weekend – I didn’t want to overdo it. I did, however, discover how much I love our new Planet Green channel.Especially the show Wa$ted. My mouth is on the mend, […]

If you can find a path with no obstacles,it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.~Frank A. Clark~ I know that you were hoping to see some “crazy” new adventures,but I got sidetracked. I desperately needed to update the 366 Blog.I’ve got some additional surprises in store for you this week,I know…I know….promises….promises,you’ll just have to stay tuned. […]

Bittersweet October. The mellow, messy, leaf-kicking, perfect pause between the opposing miseries of summer and winter. ~Carol Bishop Hipps~ My soul is enchanted by this season.I’m also enchanted by all of that lovely feedback I received on my last post, thank you. The “I Heart Fall” photo was inspired by my visit to a new […]

North CarolinaLinn Cove ViaductBlue Ridge Parkway Milepost 304.6 View Large Commonly referred to as the “missing link”, the Linn Cove Viaduct spans one of our world’s oldest mountains.The modern marvel was designed with the intention of preserving this precious land. It was completed in 1983 at a cost of almost $10 million dollars. The viaduct […]