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Historic Johnson Farm Field Report

Historic Johnson Farm House. He wooden Kitchen at the rear of the house was once separate, but it was later moved and connected to the main house.

Historic Johnson Farm Field Report For more about the Historic Johnson Farm including its history, photos and everything you need to know to plan your visit, check out our Johnson Farm Page. The drive to the Johnson Farm takes you through a growing residential area. The older homes that are still here hint at a… Continue reading Historic Johnson Farm Field Report

Paris Mountain State Park Field Report

View from along the Brissy Ridge Trail

Paris Mountain State Park Field Report For more about Paris Mountain State Park including its history, photos and everything you need to know to plan your visit, check out our Paris Mountain State Park Page. Today’s plan was to hit Lake Placid, get a few photo’s of the dam before it got busy and then… Continue reading Paris Mountain State Park Field Report

Hagood Mill Historic Site Field Report

Hagood Mill in Pickens, South Carolina

Hagood Mill Historic Site Field Report For more about Hagood Mill including its history, photos and everything you need to know to plan your visit, check out our Hagood Mill Historic Site Page. Today’s visit was to Hagood Mill Historic Site in Pickens SC. After turning onto Hagood Mill Rd. from Hwy 178, I immediately… Continue reading Hagood Mill Historic Site Field Report

Crowders Mountain State Park Field Report

Most people stop here at Kings Pinnacle, but keep going. After you catch your breath follow the path to the very top of the mountain for the best views.

Crowders Mountain State Park Field Report For more about Crowders Mountain including its history, photos and everything you need to know to plan your visit, check out our Crowders Mountain State Park Page. Today’s visit was to Crowders Mountain State Park in Gastonia, North Carolina, about 30 miles outside of Charlotte. Crowders Mountain has three… Continue reading Crowders Mountain State Park Field Report

Alexander’s Ford Field Report

Trailhead to Alexander's Ford in Bradley Nature Preserve

Alexander’s Ford Field Report For more about Alexander’s Ford and the Overmountain Men including history, photos and everything you need to know to plan your visit, check out our Alexander’s Ford Page. This one was really hard to find. My GPS kept trying to send me down a private road in a gated community. The… Continue reading Alexander’s Ford Field Report

Chimney Rock Field Report

"The Rock" at Chimney Rock State Park can be seen for miles around and was used as a landmark for explorers and travelers. And can even be seen from nearby Lake Lure.

Chimney Rock Field Report For more about Chimney Rock including its history, photos and everything you need to know to plan your visit, check out our Chimney Rock State Park Page. The Drive Up The Mountain I arrived at the park just after they opened. I entered the gate at the faux-rustic Chimney Rock Village… Continue reading Chimney Rock Field Report