We live is such a great area for hiking and nature walks. Chris and I finally took time to go explore Caesars Head State Park in South Carolina. We live so close to the South Carolina border that it is easy to access this park Continue reading →
Lydgate Farms – A Fifth Generation Operation Thrives on Sustainability
My one wish when visiting the island of Kauai, Hawaii was to be able to tour a chocolate farm. After looking through information we found the perfect place to visit – Lydgate Farms located at 5730 Olahena Road, Kapaa. Farming in Hawaii has seen many Continue reading →
There’s Something to Crow About on Kauai
Getting off the plane at the Lihue Airport in Kauai was pretty uneventful but we quickly discovered something about the island that was a bit unexpected. Chickens are everywhere. Seriously – they are everywhere. There was not a place that we visited on the island that we Continue reading →
Views from the Sky – Kauai, Hawaii
It’s been a few weeks since our return from the island of Kauai but the memories are fresh in my mind as I write this post. Chris and I celebrated his 60th birthday in style and took advantage of clear skies on December 18th with Continue reading →
My Hawaii Highlight Reel
Hawaii was wonderful and I thought I would give my readers a preview of posts to come with a few of my favorite pictures from our trip to Kauai . I am still fighting jet lag so posting pictures is what I think I can Continue reading →
Chimney Rock State Park Views Are Worth the Trip
Chimney Rock State Park located off of Highway 64/74A in Chimney Rock, North Carolina is a trip worth making any time of year. Chris and I decided to visit on a whim when we were apple orchard hopping in Hendersonville and realized how close we Continue reading →
It’s Apple Season in North Carolina
If you are an apple lover this is the time of year that you love. Especially if you live in our area. Hendersonville, North Carolina is “apple central” and since it is just a hop, skip and a jump from us we took advantage of Continue reading →
Jump Off Rock, Laurel Park, North Carolina
Chris and I are always looking for new places and adventures are always waiting for us just around the corner. Recently we had a bit of an adventure when we found a new to us place not too far from our home in Brevard. We Continue reading →
Mr. Diamond Gets a Ride
Many of my readers know that I call my husband, Chris, Mr. Diamond. That name has lovingly been bestowed upon him since he acquired Diamond status with Delta airlines due to his work travel. Of course it does not end there as he has similar Continue reading →
A Quick Look at the Biltmore Gardens Railway
One of the best things about being a Biltmore passholder is the ability to pop over to the estate any time we want to. We did just that this past weekend to view the special exhibit that is in the Conservancy through September 29th. I Continue reading →