Our time was short, and the sightseeing was kept to a minimum, but there was still enough time to visit a few different landmarks while in Brevard, NC a few weekends ago. And, since we are only a hop, skip and jump away I figure that future explorations are definitely on the horizon. The first […]

At the very tip of Hatteras Island you have the opportunity to take a ferry rideto the neighboring island. I’ve been on one before but this was my first timedriving a vehicle onto a ferry. It was an interesting experience.The free ride took approximately 45 minutes.Meanwhile, I walked around…. Once across, we made our way […]

On our most recent trip to the Outer Banks we decided to camp our way down the coast of NC. In fact, camping is what we almost always do when traveling. I’m cheap like that 😉 Moreso, I like waking up and already being outdoors. We stayed at two of the National Park Service campgrounds […]

Our first stop on the island was the small seaside town of Rodanthe. The remote beaches of Hatteras Island looked like this the entire time. It was like having it all to ourselves. I know, this is just a teaser.It gets better! Posted in Photostory Friday & Hooked On Wayfaring WandererMy name is Jessica and […]

Take a Break. I’m not the planner I used to be, and that’s a good thing.A mini-vacation that felt like one was exactly what the doctor ordered.It’s amazing how much your outlook can change over the course of four days.Come back on Friday to find out more about our visit to the barrier islands off […]

Retreat to the Seathe waves are gently callingI will long no more The above photo was taken the summer of 07 by Cody!Now, I finally get to go to the NC Coast, too. Namely, the Outer Banks.I am more than excited. It has been a very rough week. I need a break.Have a great weekend!! […]

Cherokee Nat’l Forest: Mountain City, TN: Gentry Creek Falls: 5 miles This past Saturday we took part in a guided hike lead by PACT. Unfortunately, we didn’t attract the turnout we were looking for, but the few people who did join in made our walk through the woods very enjoyable. It was a special treat […]

After a few more stops this afternoon, we will be heading back to Jacksonville.Our time in Saint Augustine has been magnificent. We really lucked out with the weather.Although, the day we got here I began to feel a tickle or scratchiness in my throat, weimmediately went to Walgreens for a remedy – I didn’t want […]

Posted in: MyWorld TuesdayChimney Rock State ParkNorth Carolina A couple of weekends ago,Cody and I embarked upon a pursuit to find fall.It was that whim which led us to Chimney Rock State Park in Chimney Rock, NC. Chimney Rock has been on my local(ish) list of places to go for quite some time now.Two years […]

{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 […]