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on the road with yer ole uncle nuts

It's never a good idea to get the guys together for an outdoor excursion. I know that. You know that. My Great Aunt Sarah knows that.But for some reason, we seem to forget it the minute one of us idiots...

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Mountain Lions, Trout and Beautiful Scenery in the Western North Carolina Mountains

You could miss seeing a mountain lion a broad-shouldered Brown Trout or one of the most beautiful homes in the world, if you drive too fast through the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Most of the...

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Scenic Drives in the North Carolina Mountains

Appalachian Medley This byway is near the northern end of the Pisgah National Forest - home of the Cradle of Forestry. It passes through towns with names such as Luck and Trust. Also along this route is...

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Fall colors of the Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a great place to view the fall leaf color. With the first day of fall just past I can’t help but think of the best part of the season. Though I dread cold weather more each year...

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Asheville, North Carolina - History, Attractions, Things To See & Do

Biltmore Estate Asheville is the largest city in western North Carolina and the county seat of Buncombe County. The city is known for its natural beauty, partly because it is located in the heart of the...

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Berry Picking Along The Blue Ridge Parkway

Over the past couple of years, at the end of August, it has become a tradition for us and a group of friends to venture into Pisgah Forest to pick wild berries. We talk, laugh and bond while our fingers (and...

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Blue Ridge Parkway - North Carolina Points of Interest

The Blue Ridge Parkway is the most visited element of America's National Park System. Drives along the Parkway allow visitors to enjoy stunning scenery and provide glimpses of the cultural history of the...

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Fishing in Blue Ridge, Georgia

Located in the Northern Georgia mountains close to Tennessee, Blue Ridge, Georgia is about 90 minutes drive time north from Atlanta, in Fannin Count. Several types of fishing are abundant in the area, but outdoor...

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Blue Ridge Parkway - America's Favorite Drive

Drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway are intended to be relaxing and conducted at a slow pace. The road is primarily thought of as a scenic byway, but it is also a trek through Appalachian mountain...

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park - A National Treasure

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is a national treasure that is renowned throughout the world for its preservation of Appalachian culture and history and for the diversity of the animal and plant life. ...

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