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Hike-n-Beer: Great Smoky Mountains NP Edition
Blog: thebeergeek.com - 13 October 2011
People often ask me how I stay so slim drinking as much beer as I do. After LMAO at the idea of being considered “slim,” I generally answer something about not eating fast food, watching what I eat, and exercising. … Continue reading →
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The Road to Asheville
Blog: thebeergeek.com - 7 October 2011
We began our latest beer adventure by landing in Greensboro, North Carolina, several hours east of our final destination. While not the most convenient, flying into Greensboro did give us the opportunity to visit a few breweries on the road … Continue reading →
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Upper Whitewater Falls – Highest Waterfall East Of The Rockies
Blog: Hole In The Donut - 8 September 2009
Plunging an amazing 411 feet, Upper Whitewater Falls in southwest North Carolina is the highest waterfall west of the Rockies. Located in a fairly rugged, little-visited area, the upper falls are easily accessible via a short paved path bordered by wildflowers, moss-covered boulders, and dense forest. [caption id="attachment_8681" align="aligncenter" width="333" caption="Upper ...
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New Gorges State Park In North Carolina – The Beauty In Ugly
Blog: Hole In The Donut - 5 September 2009
After five weeks on the road it was time to head home, but not before one last day of hiking. From the North Carolina mountain town of Cashiers, I mapped a route past Gorges State Park, which opened to the public this past May. Located atop the Blue Ridge Escarpment, ...
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Cherokee, North Carolina Is More Than Phony Teepees and Taiwan Trinkets
Blog: Hole In The Donut - 27 August 2009
Phony teepees, gold panning operations, and stores overflowing with "Indian" souvenirs stamped "Made in Taiwan" dominate the main street in Cherokee, North Carolina. On the sidewalks, performers with not a whit of Indian blood don garish costumes and perform steps bearing little resemblance to actual Cherokee ceremonial dance. In a ...
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