More fun to report… I went on a boat ride with a group of people at Lake Lure and had lunch afterwards. Beautiful homes are perched on the side of the lake. The weather was perfect – ’70s. Every week … Continue reading
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Tag Archives: hiking
Summer in Asheville / Hendersonville, North Carolina
My summer has been great! I’m doing all of the things I enjoy…hiking, cycling, attending classes at the YMCA (even Yoga recently), socializing, and cooking. I’m the one in the orange below. I went bowling. It’s been a while, but … Continue reading
Socializing, hiking in the Blue Ridge mountains, and cycling the Thermal Belt Trail
This past week I signed up to be a mentor for 7th graders. I hiked two trails, a 5.5 mi and a 7 mi. The 7 mi. was mostly in the rain, which made for a very atmospheric hike. I … Continue reading
Loving life in Hendersonville, North Carolina
This week’s activities were pretty much on par with the usual. I went for a 6 mile hike with my Sunday group. Situated on the edge of a mountain with a beautiful view to the left for most of the … Continue reading
Hiking in the Blue Ridge mountains, Sierra Nevada Brewery, Lake Junaluska and dating again…
Since Friday I went hiking near the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I was supposed to go with a Meetup group, but I got the time wrong and got there too early, so I decided to do it … Continue reading
Worshiping in the Wild, The Park at Flat Rock, and dining near Lake Lure, North Carolina
Sunday I went with a group called Worship in the Wild and hiked 5.5 miles in Candler, North Carolina, not far from Asheville. They were very friendly and the hike was somewhat challenging, just the way I like it. I … Continue reading
Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, hiking Catawba Falls in North Carolina, and visiting Henderson County wineries
I joined the Blue Ridge Bicycle club here in Hendersonville, North Carolina. My first ride was 13 miles on country roads, and it was gorgeous! I’m the one on the left with the neon green shirt. This past Friday I … Continue reading
Exploring Spartanburg, South Carolina and hiking Bear Wallow Mountain trail
My latest adventures include an hour drive from Hendersonville, N.C. to Spartanburg, S. C. I’ve never been there. I explored Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve. There are walking trails and water features. I also checked out the downtown area and … Continue reading
Chimney Rock State Park and Elf Leaf Farm
The last couple of days have been nice! I went hiking with a Meetup group at Chimney Rock State Park. Hickory Nut Falls is a beautiful trail within the park and the 404-ft waterfall is impressive. Yesterday I went with … Continue reading
Hiking Fawn Lake Loop, Hooker Falls, and Triple Falls Trails in Dupont State Recreational Forest
Friday I participated in a Pilates class at the Y. It feels good to be active. It was a pretty day so I decided to drive a half an hour from Hendersonville, North Carolina to Dupont State Recreational Forest and … Continue reading
Hiking in Page, Arizona and visiting Lone Rock Beach at Lake Powell
Thursday’s adventures began before sunrise. I drove from Kanab, Utah to hike in Page, Arizona. I was the only person on the 3.5 mile hike. Then I stopped at the grocery (since it’s so expensive here in Kanab) and drove … Continue reading
Hiking in Hurricane and Zion Canyon Hot Springs
Tuesday I drove an hour from Kanab to Hurricane, Utah and hiked a 2-mile trail. It was short and easy, but that’s what I wanted. Then I went to Zion Canyon Hot Springs and spent a couple of hours soaking … Continue reading
Hiking in Zion National Park, Utah
Yesterday, I left my lodging in Kanab, Utah at 6:00 a.m. and drove for an hour in the dark to Zion National Park. Although I had heard that it gets busy quickly, I was surprised that the Visitor Center parking … Continue reading
Hiking the Caminito del Rey in Spain
Yesterday, I went on a guided tour through Get Your Guide and hiked the Caminito del Rey. It’s an unforgettable experience! The bus ride is about one hour from Malaga. It’s a 7.5 km walk, with sections that are suspended … Continue reading
My final two weeks in Colorado
The last couple of weeks have seemed long, since I’m anxious to get to Spain. There have been a number of train accidents and flooding within Southern Spain, and I was notified yesterday that my high speed train from Malaga … Continue reading
Sherry Lachelle Travels 