It’s my six month anniversary of living in Fayetteville – how fast the time goes! I had wanted to do a post like this when we first arrived but the move in process was… rough. Not through anything specific to the location, just because of moving on only three weeks notice in the middle of a pandemic. It made finding…
Are you ready for Carvers Creek part two? You might remember I have already blogged the Long Valley Road access section of this park, and today I am following it up with the other side. Truth be told, I went there on a whim expecting it to be the same as the first one I had done. I thought I’d…
This one was a big reminder to take reviews with a grain of salt because the reviews made it seem much more intense than what it actually is. Now, I’m not saying it wasn’t intense for those people. It probably was. But it’s more a reminder to me that the only way to really know what a hike is like…
One thing for sure is that here in North Carolina there’s no shortage of beautiful outdoor experiences. I have another hiking guide for you today that will take you on a slightly less crowded trail that leads to an awesome 5 tiered waterdall. Here’s my guide on how to hike to Little Bradley Falls in Saluda, NC with everything you…
If you are looking for a relaxing getaway, then this is for you. Welcome to the zen zone. Here’s my guide on how to plan a trip to Campobello with everything you need for a relaxing trip – in a treehouse! We stayed here for our family holiday over Christmas break and it was so heavenly that I had to…
It’s visiting alpine Germany, hold the long flight. Yep, you can have an alpine German style getaway complete with beer, bratwurst, and colorful buildings right here in the US of A. Here’s how to spend a weekend in Helen, GA with everything you need to know to prepare for an awesome getaway. It’s definitely a place to add to your…
What are the biggest fears you have when it comes to solo travel? When I’m chatting with people, one of the most common ones that comes up is safety – which is why I try to share a lot of safety tips on my blog. Another one is just that fear of being lost somewhere by yourself. I want to…
If you want to get out of the house and into the outdoors but don’t want to drive too far, I’ve got a great place for you. I like this one because it’s good for just about everyone. If you’re a beginner, there’s easy well-maintained trails, if you want to add some oomph to it, you can run them. If…
Let’s say you’re new to living in the Fayetteville area and want to start getting out and about to explore. Where do you even start? Today’s post is for you and the place I’m sharing is a great place to start. It’s easy to get to, not too far from Fort Bragg, and very beginner-friendly. Also, if you’re nervous about…
Today I’m posting a little throwback to the first outing I did since moving to North Carolina. This is a hike I did when I first got here and was still living in a hotel room. We rented a car for errands and maximized it by throwing in a family hike. Oh the relief to be out in nature again!…