Lake Susan at Montreat College

On this day kristie and i took a ride over to montreat..We got out and scrolled around the campus and visited the book store..

Mt Airey

Step back to a simpler time when you visit Mount Airy. Actor Andy Griffith grew up here, and it's no coincidence that a stroll down Main Street in the "Friendly City" reminds people of the town of Mayberry on the endearing and enduringly popular '60s hit TV series.

A Day on Ocracoke

Ocracoke Island is so beautiful..



This is where they keep the wild horses..




Kristie is waiting for lunch..



I'm waiting for lunch and watching the Carolina football game..



Here's the ocean side..



Here's the Pamilco sound side.. (much calmer)

Nights in Rodanthe

This is the house Serendipity from the movie "Nights in Rodanthe" starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane..

Going up Roan Mountain 2

Well at this point, Kristie and I proceeded up the mountain..The farther up, the more snow we ran into..Enjoy the pics below.. They will tell the rest of the story..



The trees are looking kind of icy..

We were getting close to the top at this point..

The higher we went, the more snow appeared..

We've made it to the top..

Winter wonderland..

While we was on the top of Roan, we rode around for a few minutes..

We came up from the Tennessee side and went down on the NC side..

Going up Roan Mountain

Today Kristie and I came from the high country after being up there this weekend. BTW -we had a WONDERFUL time!! Well, on the way home, we decided to go to Roan mountain which is one of our favorite mountains..We had a good time and I'll be posting more pics of Roan mountain on the next post..So stay tune.. :>)


Beautiful view on the way up the mountain...

You wouldn't believe how much snow was on it..

Leaves falling off the trees..Leaves blowing in the road..This is how fall suppose to be but we knew that winter like weather was just ahead..

Half way up Roan mountain Kristie and I stopped at out favorite spot..

Coleman Boundary (Big Ivy)

Saturday Kristie and i went for a little drive towards one of our favorite areas- Barnardsville..We drove until we came to Big Ivy.. I've been to this point before but never went no further then the entrance UNTIL this day!! Read the General Info about the area..

This object in the photo below struck both of us as odd.. It looks like a piece of sheet metal right in the middle of the ravine.. It was very shiny and metalic looking..We ruled out water and we debated about a vehicle or an appliance of some sort.. But anyhow, we knew that it wasn't suppose to be there.. This was very srange to us..

Morning Ride to the Parkway..

One late morning Kristie and I took a ride to the Blueridge parkway from Reems Creek rd on the other side of Weaverville.. Surprisingly it took less than 30 minutes from Mars Hill..

Pics from around our State (NC)

My Paradise

Here is my paradise.. This property is a couple of miles up the mountain from Hot Springs.. 3/4 of this property is surrounded by the river and the other 1/4 is surrounded by national forest.. It's an amazing sight with all the nature you can stand..

Hot Springs NC

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History of Hot Springs

Hot Springs is located at the confluence of the French Broad River and Spring Creek. A natural hot spring is also located here, the only such spring known in North Carolina and in much of the southeastern United States. Thus, this area haslong since been a destination for those looking for therapeutic relief from their ailments.
Native Americans were the first to discover the 100+ degree mineral waters, and European immigrants settled the area over 200 years ago. It is reported that people were visiting the springs by 1778 for the waters' reported healing properties. In 1828, a major road was constructed through the current town, the Buncombe Turnpike, making the area more accessible.
By 1831, James Patton of Asheville bought the springs and had erected 350 room Warm Springs Hotel with its 13 tall columns representing the 13 original colonies in 1837. The dining room of this large hotel could seat 600 people. The railroad reached the village - then called Warm Springs - in 1882. The hotel burned in 1884 after 46 years of operation. Another hotel, called the Mountain Park, was built in 1886.A higher temperature spring was found, prompting the changing of the town's name from Warm Springs to Hot Springs in 1886. Sixteen marble pools were surrounded by landscaped lawns with croquet and tennis courts, and it was know as one of the most lavish resorts in the Southeast.
By May 1917, the hotel and grounds were leased to the US Government to be used as an internment camp. That hotel burned in 1920, and two more were built - neither as large and opulent and both later burned as well.Today, the springs are privately owned as The Hot Springs Resort and Spa. Water is piped to outdoor tubs beside the French Broad River and Spring Creek.
The town itself is popular as a modern tourist destination, for aside from the springs, outdoor recreation is abundant in the area.The Appalachian Trail runs along downtown's Bridge Street and climbs the mountains on either side of the river. Rafting and kayaking is popular on the French Broad River itself. There are numerous other hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, and sightseeing opportunities in the nearby Pisgah National Forest.

Resource: Townofhotspring.org

The West Side of Madison County

A few weeks ago we went riding through the western side of Madison county.. While on our journey, we took some pics..Here are a few below..Enjoy!

The Vale of the Cross

While Kristie and I were in Valle Crucis, we found and walked up to the crosses which everyone talked about..This was a very enjoyable moment for the both of us..