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 →

Meetup events, the Hendersonville Family YMCA, and purchasing a Wig

For the past week I’ve mainly been attending Meetup events. I’m trying to meet new friends and had coffee with a lady. One of the events was at a place called Burntshirt Vineyards. The grounds were lovely. I’m discovering that … Continue reading →

Making art with high voltage electricity

Yesterday, I attended an Airbnb experience that used high voltage electricity to create a pattern on wood. Next a laser is used to imprint a graphic of your choice. Finally you paint them. Although I was the only person in … Continue reading →

North Carolina Arboretum, The Meadow at Highland Brewery, and Jewelry making

I’m in an Airbnb now until June 6th, that’s when my four month lease starts for a cute two-bedroom cottage in Hendersonville. Then I’ll be in another cute cottage in Asheville for 6 months. It’s a relief to have accommodations … Continue reading →

Asheville Art Museum and Botanical Gardens

I accomplished a lot on Mother’s Day! I did laundry, went to the grocery, and washed my car.  I visited the Asheville Botanical Gardens, but there were very few flowers. It was free admission though. I explored a bit of … Continue reading →

Black Balsam Knob via Art Loeb trail, off the Blue Ridge Parkway, N.C. and Looking Glass Falls

Yesterday I only hiked about 2 mi. My legs were really feeling it from Tuesday’s 9 miles. First, I hiked the Black Balsam Knob via Art Loeb trail, off of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Canton, North Carolina.  The views … Continue reading →

Gorges and Dupont State Parks, N.C. and Table Rock and Caesars Head State Parks, S.C.

My first stop yesterday morning was Gorges State Park, N.C. I hiked to Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls. I was going to hike a trail at Table Rock state park, but realized it wasn’t going to have the wow factor, … Continue reading →