One of my favorite things about living in Raleigh, North Carolina is being only a few hours from the mountains and ocean. Every autumn, Alan and I spend a weekend in the mountains chasing the beautiful fall colors and disconnecting…
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We snuggled around our campfire listening to the melody of chirping crickets and wind-blown leaves beneath a cotton candy sunset .. while the campfire smoke and sparks danced above our heads .. and our happy pup frolicked in the tall…
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After several busy months, my friend and I decided we needed a girls getaway weekend. So we headed to Highlands, NC – located in the western corner of North Carolina – in search of rest and peaceful mountain views. We…
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“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir At least once a year, Alan and I grab our…
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As we cruised along a windy road that barely hugged the cliffside, my eyes darted back and forth between sailboats dancing on the crystal blue sea, distant cliffs and bougainvillea blooming against the pastel sunset. It was only our first…
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