Last August, our friends George & Erika came up from Florida to see NC in a weekend…so, acknowledging that it’s impossible to do so, we decided to take them up to one of most unique–and awe-inspiring–spots in the state: Mt. Mitchell State Park. About a 2-2.5 hour drive from our front door lies this 6,684′ high playground. The best part: you drive pretty much all the way up to the top! If you want to test your hiking legs, there are plenty of trails ranging from family-friendly to “you better watch Survivorman and learn from him” difficulty. We picked up some subs on the way there, ate lunch at one of the many perfect pic-a-nic spots, and then set out on the Mt. Craig trail. Great day…hope to have many, many more like it…
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