Shady Cove Cabin

08/08/2024

The mountains are reminding us to walk a little slower, breathe a little deeper, and wander a little longer.

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12/13/2023

📸 Wow! I wish I was there right now 🤩

I think of the massive Black Mountains as ‘difficult to photograph’ most of the time, but I love their presence in the far distance of this shot from yesterday evening.

11/08/2023

Here are some great ideas for where to stop on the Parkway.
Some of our recent favorites within an hour or so of Weaverville:
Craggy Gardens
Frying Pan Tower
Mount Mitchell
Black Balsam
Crabtree Falls

It's "What's your favorite place (and why) on the Parkway Wednesday!"

Go!

There are 469 miles of road, trails, concerts, campgrounds, and more to love about the Blue Ridge Parkway. Remember, recreating responsibly and your respect for Parkway resources is an essential way to care for this park, making sure future generations of visitors and neighbors have the same opportunities to enjoy all the ways you love the Parkway.

NPS Image - A late fall scene at Humpback Rocks farm with cabins in the distance and a walking path going through the middle of the area. 📷B. Fagerstrom

10/21/2023

10/02/2023

Wow!!!

Orange creamsicle sunset 🍊
📍 Waterrock K**b
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10/02/2023

🍁 Fall Road Trip 🍁

The twists and turns of a drive through our Blue Ridge Mountains in the fall 🍂 🚗 ⛰️

09/11/2023

Just a short drive from the cabin!

Sunset painting 🎨
📍 Craggy Gardens
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09/11/2023

09/08/2023

Breakfast deliciousness at our favorite bakery 😋

08/26/2023

This popular 1.5-mile (one-way) hike to the 5,721-ft. summit provides lofty views! 🌞 Reserve lunch or bring a picnic to nearby Pisgah Inn. ⛺️ Details here:

romanticasheville.com/mt_pisgah.htm

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08/25/2023

This would be amazing!

08/24/2023

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08/05/2023

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04/07/2023

💙 the Blue Ridge Mountains 💙

Some very blue ridges yesterday

03/26/2023

03/26/2023

Come take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway…

Another World - Blue Ridge Parkway - By: .co

03/07/2023

Look at these views!

Far over the Misty Mountains cold ...
https://blueridgemountainlife.com - Find Your Next Adventure!

12/02/2022

Just north of Asheville, nestled in the rolling hills of Reems Creek Valley, lies the quaint yet not-so-sleepy town of Weaverville, North Carolina. This quintessential small town is filled with an abundance of popular restaurants, handcrafted art and provides easy access to some of the region's be...

10/05/2022

It's the day you've been waiting for all year ❄️🎁🎉 Winter Lights tickets are on sale NOW!

✨ Winter Lights 2022 runs from November 18 through December 31

✨ Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! This year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise.

✨ Get more info and purchase tickets at https://www.ncarboretum.org/winter-lights/

10/05/2022

Wondering when is the best time to see the Fall Colors in NC? Here’s a handy map produced by the Appalachian State University Dept of Biology.

This map differs from most other such maps because it combines the effects of both elevation and latitude on fall color, whereas most other maps simply use elevation alone.

Note that this is only an approximation, as colors can be affected by weather, precipitation & other factors.

OCT 2nd - 9th
Peak time for areas above 5,000 feet. This would include: Clingmans Dome, Grandfather Mountain, Mount Mitchell, Waterrock K**b and Graveyard fields (the first location on the Parkway to turn) and higher elevations of The Blue Ridge Parkway (between Asheville and Cherokee) and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

OCT 9th - 16th
Peak time for elevations from 4,000 - 5,000 feet. This would include almost all Blue Ridge Parkway locations and the majority of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well. Included in this elevation are the Boone and Blowing Rock areas.

OCT 16th - 23rd
Peak time for lower elevations, from 3,000 - 4,000 feet. This would include places like: Pisgah National Forest which includes Sliding Rock and Looking Glass Falls, Dill Falls, Wildcat Falls, and many other waterfalls. Other ares include Linville Gorge, Nantahala Gorge, Maggie Valley, and Cataloochee Valley.

OCT 23rd - 30th
Peak time for elevations from 2,000 feet - 3,000 feet. This would include: The cities of Asheville, Brevard, Waynesville, Cherokee, and many others. Places of interest include Dupont State Forest and Biltmore Estate, and Cades Cove.

OCT 30th - NOV 6th
Peak time for remaining elevations, including Gatlinburg, TN, Chimney Rock NC, Lake Lure and remaining lower elevation mountains. This includes Chimney Rock as well, a great place to see Fall color.

More info: https://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors

10/03/2022

Fall sunsets are the best especially when you're in Asheville. Check out these top spots to enjoy dusk in the area https://bit.ly/3SvBx4D



*This is a photo from 2021*

09/13/2022

Exploring the Emerald Village Gem Mines in Little Switzerland NC, which includes 12 mines, gem mining and gold panning.

08/23/2022

FALL COLOR IS COMING!
Here’s a handy map produced by the Appalachian State University Dept of Biology to get us thinking about the changes to come. This map differs from most other such maps because it combines the effects of both elevation and latitude on fall color, whereas most other maps simply use elevation alone. It is only an approximation.

SEPT 25th - OCT 2nd ⬇️
At the highest elevations, close to 6,000 feet there is some color, but it's often very spotty and muted. The views from these locations will be mostly green, since the areas viewed are lower elevations. Areas that turn early in this date and elevation range include Graveyard Fields and Rough Ridge.

OCT 2nd - 9th ⬇️
Peak time for areas above 5,000 feet. This would include: Clingmans Dome, Grandfather Mountain, Mount Mitchell, Waterrock K**b and Graveyard fields (the first location on the Parkway to turn) and higher elevations of The Blue Ridge Parkway (between Asheville and Cherokee) and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

OCT 9th - 16th ⬇️
Peak time for elevations from 4,000 - 5,000 feet. This would include almost all Blue Ridge Parkway locations and the majority of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well. Included in this elevation are the Boone and Blowing Rock areas.

OCT 16th - 23rd ⬇️
Peak time for lower elevations, from 3,000 - 4,000 feet. This would include places like: Pisgah National Forest which includes Sliding Rock and Looking Glass Falls, Dill Falls, Wildcat Falls, and many other waterfalls. Other ares include Linville Gorge, Nantahala Gorge, Maggie Valley, and Cataloochee Valley.

OCT 23rd - 30th ⬇️
Peak time for elevations from 2,000 feet - 3,000 feet. This would include: The cities of Asheville, Brevard, Waynesville, Cherokee, and many others. Places of interest include Dupont State Forest and Biltmore Estate, and Cades Cove.

OCT 30th - NOV 6th ⬇️
Peak time for remaining elevations, including Gatlinburg, TN, Chimney Rock NC, Lake Lure and remaining lower elevations.

08/21/2022

See our 40 favorite fall festivals, events, and art tours in and near Asheville in western North Carolina.

07/30/2022

Morning coffee on the top deck.