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

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

Learning to go with the flow and exploring Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona

I found out a couple of days ago that I have a complex torn meniscus and baker’s cyst in my injured knee. I had been trying to take it easy and let it heal, but it didn’t get any better. … Continue reading

Cycling the Virgin River North Trail via Confluence Park, visiting Sand Hollow State Park, and volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Friday’s adventure began with a dermatologist appt. an hour and a half from Kanab in St. George, Utah.  Then I went for a 20 mile bike ride along the Virgin River. Unfortunately, my battery died about a mile before the … Continue reading

Cycling Zion Canyon Scenic Road and volunteering at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah

Yesterday was fun! I cycled 20 miles on Zion Canyon Scenic Road. Since there are mainly shuttle buses beginning April 1st, it was peaceful without traffic. Amazingly beautiful! I also volunteered at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in the medical cat … 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