Journey Through North Carolina – Part 12
Hello and welcome to part 12 of our journey through North Carolina. As we continued along the Blue Ridge Parkway we discovered Linville Falls. These falls flow from high on the steep slopes of Grandfather Mountain in the Appalachians and cascade some 2,000 feet into the gorge below. The Cherokee knew this river as “Eeseeoh” […]
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Journey Through North Carolina – Part 11
Hello and welcome to part 11 of our journey through North Carolina. It was great relaxing at Down by the River Campground and exploring the surrounding area. On one of our outings we discovered Fabio’s Restaurant in Newland, NC. Folks what a place! I know you’ve heard us say this a few times but we […]
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Journey Through North Carolina – Part 10
Hello and welcome to part 10 of our journey through North Carolina. After eating at The Log House Restaurant in West Jefferson, NC we remembered reading an article in their local paper about a little church not far from there called Holy Trinity Church. It supposedly contained a fresco of the “Lord’s Supper”. Believing this […]
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Journey Through North Carolina – Part 9
Hello and welcome to part 9 of our journey through North Carolina. From the Ashe Art gallery in West Jefferson, NC our bellies began groaning and we knew it was time to find a special little place to satisfy our hunger. On a small side street, right near where we parked we had two choices […]
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Journey Through North Carolina – Part 8
Hello and welcome to part 8 of our journey through North Carolina. From Brinegar Cabins in Traphill, NC, we were back on the Blue Ridge Parkway to see what was up beyond the next bend only to discover signs for the town of West Jefferson, NC. As we strolled the town streets we came upon […]
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Journey Through North Carolina – Part 7
(To view the video, click in the image above.) Hello and welcome to part 7 of our journey to North Carolina. There was so much to discover along the Blue Ridge Parkway. One place was historic Brinegar Cabin in Traphill, NC. This tiny little cabin, roughly 300 square feet in size, was home to a […]
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Journey Through North Carolina – Part 6
Hello and welcome to part 6 of our journey through North Carolina. As we traveled the Blue Ridge Parkway we came upon Mabry Mill which was home to Ed and Lizzy Mabry over a century ago and is historical and picturesque. (To view the video, click in the image above.) Well this is it for […]
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Journey Through North Carolina – Part 5
(To view the video, click in the image above.) Welcome back everyone to part 5 of our journey through North Carolina. As we traveled the Blue Ridge Parkway one of our stops included Otter Lake which was so serene with its little waterfall beckoning us to stay. Well this is it for today but we […]
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Journey Through North Carolina – Part 4
Hello and welcome to part 4 of our journey through North Carolina. There is such beauty waking to a sunrise over the Appalachian Mountains as you sip your coffee. Then it was off to find our entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy the views through the Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. […]
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Journey Through North Carolina – Part 3
Hello and welcome to part 3 of our journey to North Carolina. With all the plans in place and chores done, it was time to pack Daisy and head down the road. We are finally getting the hang of what to and what not to pack. We look back on earlier road trips and are […]
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USA Through Our Eyes 