Thurmond, North Carolina

The Lump Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Purlear, North Carolina.

From the parking lot, head northwest to find the trailhead for Buzzard Roost Loop. Follow that and stay left to meet up with the Hollow Rock Trail. This is a moderate hike with great views of the park. Perfect for a quick escape with the family. For a quick and tasty bite after your hike, hit up...

Cascades Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Deep Gap, North Carolina.

Virginia Creeper National Recreational Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Whitetop, Virginia.

There are no bathrooms at the trailhead, so if needed, drive a little past it to the park bathrooms on the left. Park at the summit trailhead and start your hike on the new gravel path. The trail gains 1000 ft in elevation in just under 2 miles so take your time if need be - and bring plenty of w...

Price Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

This campground is all kinds of amazing, and if you get one of the sites in the A loop, you will have lakefront property (just be warned, if I see you there, I'll have to crash with you ;-). Price Lake is a gorgeous lake right off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and perfect for canoeing...

Geitner Rotary Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hickory, North Carolina.