Rough Ridge Sunset Hike

Rough Ridge Sunset Hike

To celebrate my birthday, my parents offered to keep the kids so we could take a weekend trip. After our summer trip to Asheville, we decided to go to Boone this time. I knew I wanted to go to Rough Ridge at sunset so that’s what we did on our first evening...
Fall Sunrise

Fall Sunrise

I try to always take a day off when the fall colors emerge. I started the day by heading up to Roanoke Mountain Overlook for sunrise. It’s so peaceful to almost have a whole mountain to yourself and to watch the sun rise on a cool morning. The contrast of the...