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Upstream on the Green River
Summer’s almost over. Since this was one of my last free Fridays, Alan and I decided to do a bit of paddling. This time we decided to head up to North Carolina and do some paddling on Lake Adger,...
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
It had all the promise of a beautiful, cool fall weekend, and Laura and I decided to take advantage of it. Saturday afternoon we drove up to Cullowhee, North Carolina to savor a delicious victory as...
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The Road to Nowhere
After our trip on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad I had one last adventure I wanted to undertake. I had read about the “Road to Nowhere” which starts in Bryson City, and I wanted to find it. Turns...
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North Carolina with the New Camera
Laura is out of town for awhile traveling with her mother. Saturday morning I dropped her off at GSP for an early flight, then headed out to try out the new camera. My plan was to head up into the...
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Smiley’s Flea Market
On my recent trip to North Carolina I stopped by Smiley’s Flea Market. I had wanted to visit, but for one reason or another had never gotten here early enough, or when I wasn’t in a rush to get...
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Oktoberfest at Haus Heidelberg
Of all the ethnic holidays, I think I like Oktoberfest the best. It brings with it hints of cooler weather, fall colors, and one of my favorite cuisines – German food. However, fellow kayaker and chef...
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Kayaking to Hooker Falls
I have long dreamed of paddling Cascade Lake in North Carolina. The lake is in a beautiful setting in the mountains of North Carolina in the Dupont State Forest. Unfortunately, the only access I was...
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Waterfall Ramble – To the Top of South Carolina and Beyond
I wasn’t really planning to do a waterfall excursion. Truth be told, I didn’t really have anything planned. Laura was away at her sister’s, so I had Saturday available for a solo outing. My only real...
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Perseids on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with a Side Trip to Mayberry
August 11, 2013 We hadn’t given the new Mini a proper shake-down road trip. When we got the Audi we took it completely across country, driving from South Carolina to somewhere north of Seattle. We...
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Day Trip to Cataloochee
Cataloochee Valley, North Carolina Keith had the day off, and wanted to visit the Cataloochee Valley in North Carolina. The weather looked like it was going to be spectacular, so Wednesday we collected...
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North Carolina Mountain State Fair
It’s fair season! Somehow I completely missed the Upper State South Carolina Fair, but that’s probably OK. For years, though, I’ve wanted to visit the North Carolina Mountain State Fair in Asheville,...
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Henry Mill Village Excursion
It has been tradition for Alan Russell and me to take a photo excursion on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This time we decided to make the trek up to North Carolina and visit the Henry River Mill...
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Down by the Riverside
Gonna lay down my burdens, Down by the Riverside, Down by the Riverside, Down by the Riverside, …Ain’t gonna study war no more. It was Keith’s birthday. I’d called him to see if he wanted to go for...
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Seeking the Kingdom of Happy Land
Kingdom of the Happy Land by Gary Carden. Acrylic on canvas, 36”x24”. Source A few weeks ago I gave my talk on the Hidden Towns Under South Carolina Lakes at the Taylors Branch of the Greenville County...
View ArticlePerseids on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with a Side Trip to Mayberry
August 11, 2013 We hadn’t given the new Mini a proper shake-down road trip. When we got the Audi we took it completely across country, driving from South Carolina to somewhere north of Seattle. We...
View ArticleDay Trip to Cataloochee
Keith had the day off, and wanted to visit the Cataloochee Valley in North Carolina. The weather looked like it was going to be spectacular, so Wednesday we collected Ken from Clemson and set off...
View ArticleNorth Carolina Mountain State Fair
It’s fair season! Somehow I completely missed the Upper State South Carolina Fair, but that’s probably OK. For years, though, I’ve wanted to visit the North Carolina Mountain State Fair in Asheville,...
View ArticleHenry Mill Village Excursion
It has been tradition for Alan Russell and me to take a photo excursion on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This time we decided to make the trek up to North Carolina and visit the Henry River Mill...
View ArticleDown by the Riverside
Gonna lay down my burdens, Down by the Riverside, Down by the Riverside, Down by the Riverside, …Ain’t gonna study war no more. It was Keith’s birthday. I’d called him to see if he wanted to go for...
View ArticleSeeking the Kingdom of Happy Land
A few weeks ago I gave my talk on the Hidden Towns Under South Carolina Lakes at the Taylors Branch of the Greenville County Library. After the talk someone came up to me and asked if I’d ever heard of...
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