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Looking out over the stone wall at Jefferson Overlook, Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area, West Jefferson, NC

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Old building in Burford, Cotswolds UK

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old Mingus Mill, Great Smokey Mountains, North Carolina

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Old building in Burford, Cotswolds UK

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Water fountain at the National Palace of Queluz in Portugal

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Looking for a beautiful area to enjoy the outdoors

Looking for a beautiful area to enjoy the outdoors in Western North Carolina? After a friend saw we enjoyed the Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area near West Jefferson in Ashe County, she recommended one of her nearby favorite spots. Less than 13-miles from West Jefferson, the New River State Park is truly a hidden gem. Primarily known for its tubing and canoeing along the New River, the area also has some gorgeous hiking trails and nice camp sites. Unfortunately, it was way too hot to enjoy canoeing this past weekend, so we’ll have to make a trip back. However, the shaded hikes were perfect. We fell in love with the River Run Trail at the U.S. 221 access area. Plus, the area is bursting with wildflowers and wild berries right now. The New River State Park is free to visit and makes a great day or weekend trip from Boone, Asheville, or Charlotte. What’s your favorite area Western North Carolina? ***For more North Carolina Travel ideas see our link in Bio . . . @expert.explorers @ashecountync @ncweekend @ncstateparks @visitnc
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The answer to yesterday's trivia question is...Tow

The answer to yesterday's trivia question is...Tower Bridge. Often confused with the name London Bridge, Tower Bridge is the much more elaborate bascule bridge next to the Tower of London. To allow pedestrians to still cross Tower Bridge when the gates lifted for ships, the architects built open air walkways across the top of the bridge. If you've been to the Tower Bridge Museum you would be familiar with these crossings, though today they are covered in glass. Back in the early 20th century, these walkways were rarely used by Londoners, as they required a few hundred steps to reach them. This left these walkways a prime target for prostitutes and thieves. At one point, it was known as London's Highest Red-Light District. That is until 1910 when the City closed these passages to the public. These walkways stayed closed until 1982 when the popular tourist attraction, The Tower Bridge Experience opened. Thank you to those who took a guess
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A little Travel Trivia: Which very famous London l

A little Travel Trivia: Which very famous London landmark was known in the early 20th century as a Red Light District? Drop your answer in the comments. .
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Finally! We were able to get back to nature for th

Finally! We were able to get back to nature for the day and boy did we need it. The last few weeks we’ve been stuck on home projects. From waterproofing and painting the walk-in-crawlspace to refinishing the deck. Honestly, refurbing a deck is a project I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. 😊 Starting on our favorite road, the Blue Ridge Parkway, we headed north of Boone, North Carolina to Cascade Falls. At the start of the trail, we noticed the tiniest bird’s nest sitting on the ground in the nook of a tree. Such a strange location for a nest. Any bird enthusiasts know what kind of eggs these are? After a quick lunch in the adorable town of West Jefferson, we stumbled across Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area. Beautiful views, great hiking, and practically no one there made this gem of a find our favorite stop of the day. We ended the day back on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Doughton Recreation Area for more stunning views. . @expert.explorers @blueridgenps @blueridgeparkwayassociation @visitwestjefferson @visitnc #blueridgeparkway #cascadefallsnc #cascadefalls #birdsnest #birdnest #mtjeffersonnc #mtjeffersonstatepark #waterfall #viewpoint #blueridgemountains #blueridgeoverlook #doughtonparkblueridge #doughtonparknc #hikingnctrails #hikingnc #visitnc #northwesternnc #getoutdoorsmore #nationalpark #ncstateparks

Where are you spending your 4th of July? A few y

Where are you spending your 4th of July? A few years ago, it occurred to me that today is the only date Jeremy and I say the same. Being raised in England, Jeremy always puts the day in front of the month. However, as I was raised in the US, I naturally put the month in front of the day. Except for today of course. Something just doesn’t sound right about saying Happy July 4th! In creating our own culture we’ve changed so much of the language since our independence; however, I find it strange we leave this lasting tribute. Especially on this most symbolic day. Oh well, I guess it won’t matter when the aliens invade. Do you think Will Smith is too old to save us now? Anyway, have you ever thought about why we still say 4th of July?
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