Tag: Great Outdoors

Crowders Mountain State Park

Getting Close to the top of the Pinnacle. Near the end of the Pinnacle Trail, stone steps will take you closer to the top.

Crowders Mountain State Park Visiting Crowders Mountain State Park For details on our visit check out our Crowders Mountain State Park Field Report Found just outside Gastonia, North Carolina, Crowders Mountain rises up from the typically flat terrain of the eastern Piedmont to tower over the surrounding area. Thanks to Crowders Mountain State Park’s location,… Continue reading Crowders Mountain State Park

Lake Greenwood State Park

Near Picnic Shelter #1 offers great views of the lake and individual picnic tables.

Discover Lake Greenwood State Park, a 914-acre haven nestled along the shores of Lake Greenwood in South Carolina. Explore camping sites, boat launches, picnic areas, and the fascinating history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that shaped this scenic retreat.

Gastonias Backyard Treasures

Discovering Gastonia’s Backyard Treasures Nestled just outside of the bustling city of Charlotte, Gastonia, North Carolina is one of the most popular spots for people moving to the area to settle. And why not? With urban delights like shopping, concerts, art galleries, and sports just a stone’s throw away, Gastonia beckons those who want the… Continue reading Gastonias Backyard Treasures

DuPont Waterfall Hike

DuPont Forest is home to no less than six major waterfalls, the three most popular falls are accessible on a single hike that has great sights in every season.

Great DuPont Forest Waterfall Hike Western North Carolina has no shortage of waterfalls. Brevard alone touts itself as the home of 250 waterfalls. Some may think that’s an exaggeration, but if you’ve ever been waterfall hunting in Transylvania County, you’ll believe it. Although there are tons of waterfalls you can visit, some right next to… Continue reading DuPont Waterfall Hike

Blackstock Battlefield Field Report

The parking area at Blackstock Battlefield is small and there's very little infrastructure here. However the Kiosk has information about the battle as well as bulletins from park rangers.

Blackstock Battlefield Field Report Today’s trip was a quick stop to explore the Blackstock Battlefield Historic Site in Enoree South Carolina. I knew about where it was, so I didn’t bother to set my GPS, big mistake. I’ve passed by the sign on Highway 56 many times and knew it was about a mile from… Continue reading Blackstock Battlefield Field Report

Highway 11 Road Trip

Fall is a great time to road trip down South Carolina Highway 11.

South Carolina Highway 11 Road Trip Looking for The Great Carolina Road Trip? If you’re anywhere near north western South Carolina, I would humbly suggest taking a drive along Highway 11. Known as the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway (and yes it does live up to that name), Highway 11 passes through some of the most… Continue reading Highway 11 Road Trip

Fall Foliage and Leaf Peeping in the Carolinas

Just before reaching the Overlook at Caesars Head you pass over the wooden deck lookout. The overlook can be really crowded in the fall, but the vies from the lookout are just as good.

Fall Foliage and Leaf Peeping in the Carolinas Fall is a great time in the Carolinas. Temperatures are finally dropping and folks are making their way outside to enjoy some of the activities they may have put off due to the summertime heat. All the while there’s one thing in the back of everyone’s mind…the… Continue reading Fall Foliage and Leaf Peeping in the Carolinas

Things to Do Near Sassafras Mountain

New Observation tower at Sassafras Mountain

Things to Do Near Sassafras Mountain Sassafras Mountain is the best spot in South Carolina to take in the mountain view. It’s the highest point in South Carolina, and the observation tower at Sassafras Mountain offers a 360 degree view – from the Mountains of North and South Carolina all the way to the Piedmont… Continue reading Things to Do Near Sassafras Mountain

Things to do at Lake Lure NC

The View of Lake Lure and the surrounding area from the top of Chimney Rock

Things to do at Lake Lure Lake Lure Update News reports indicate that the lake basin will be restored by October 31, 2025. Presumably authorities will start refilling the lake around that time. The lake is tentatively scheduled to be reopened to the public on May 1, 2026. On September 27, 2024 Western North Carolina… Continue reading Things to do at Lake Lure NC