Travel Blogs from Black Mountain, United States
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A Day In The Chimney
... seen! She would literally float on top of the water! Amazing. I think maybe she was calling me to go over the mountain and show her what has changed. I sat at her favorite spot and felt her tug at my shirt sleeve like she used to ...
First Night Out
On the road... finally... two days of loading the RV and cleaning the house but we are on the road. Of course within 5 miles of the house we hit a 90 minute delay due to an accident but it is a really different experience than in a car. Ed drove the ...
Pre-Fest Day #1
... " When I see you I'm going to slap you upside the Head!!! You told me of a trail that led to the top of the mountain where there is a rock outcropping great for taking pictures of the full moon??? Ok now, being the experienced Backpacker I knew I was in ...
Pre-Fest Day#2
Found better camping spot half way up the Mountain… Only had 1 bear in camp last night 9am first day of scheduled volunteer work. More setup and getting things ready, More Livations after work J Half day till Festival ...
Pre-Fest Day#3 --> Festival Starts Today!!!!
Gates open to the General Public at 4:30 Too much to get done by then. There is no way we are going to get everything setup by opening!!! What else am I gonna do? I Couldn't sit by and watch everyone work. I only had to put in 20hrs by the end of the ...
Vacation break
... the tour. We will be gone by Saturday and we do not know where we are going to spend the 4th of July. Perhaps Stone Mountain More likely Chicago for the 4th. Unfortunately, the plans for NYC were dashed by the weather, the tolls, the traffic and ...
What We're Doing
I'm testing out the blog's video presentation. So, check out the video below. Today we went to the Grove Park Inn (http://www.groveparkinn.com/) to see their gingerbread houses. They have an annual competition with some amazing gingerbread creations. ...
Ed's Views on Life (at the moment)
If you have ever played with tonka trucks as a kid, well that is what it is like, one big tonka truck and you get to live inside it, with all of the gadgets and appliances, etc. You soon get use to running water, heat, and TV when you just plug in. ...
Daisy, Daisy, Give Me Your Answer Do
Even though Bryn slept in today (‘til 9:00!), we made it to Black Mountain in time for lunch. The mountains are so beautiful. Today, it’s rainy, and the clouds are pooled and splashed against the summits like cream ...
Gneiss is Nice
Black Rock Mountain State Park has steep rhododendron-covered banks along the winding road to the top of Black Rock Mountain, elevation 3,640 feet. Cross the Eastern Continental Divide along the way. Stop at the overlooks for great valley-gazing. The ...
Let the Festivities Begin!!!!
Last night was kinda quiet Only Staff, Volunteers, and Vendors on property It was nice to see the first Act Privately with about 50 other people In Eden Hall. (Thursday night) BTW Opening act "Zansa" A band from the Ivory Coast of Africa based out of ...
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