The end of fall in the mountains spells an end to the tourist season. But what the average visitor doesn’t realize are the many spectacular secrets that the cooler weather reveals. Crystal clear vistas and hidden views, fall and winter around Lake Glenville are a reward for the off season traveler. Once such stunning cold…
Author: Katie
Lake Glenville After the Rain
A burst of light through the clouds over Lake Glenville after the rain.
Wildlife Wednesday–Barred Owl
This gorgeous bird is taking shelter from the rain in Lake Glenville, NC.
NC Ski Resorts Close to Cashiers
Here are the three NC ski resorts closest to Glenville and Cashiers. Sapphire Valley Ski Resort 15 minutes away 127 Cherokee Trail Sapphire, NC 28774 Phone: (828) 743-7667 Skisapphirevalley.com Lift tickets from $22-36 depending on the time of day food and rentals are available 1600 ft run with 200 foot drop Cataloochee Ski Area 1…
Hiking on Whiteside Mountain
This week, Mike and I hiked Whiteside Mountain. It is a gorgeous hike along the ridge of a exposed rock face that overlooks parts of North and South Carolina. It is one of my favorite hikes for bringing my visitors, and it is only about 15 minutes from home. I have only done this hike…
Hiking at High Falls
Difficulty Level ★ ★ High Falls is a spectacular waterfall located in box canyon below Lake Glenville. Until just recently, it was only accessible through private land. Duke Energy recently did a ton of work to create a public trail down to this stunning natural wonder. Part of the reason was to open up…
Five Things to Love About Winter
It is easy to hate winter. It is dark. It is cold. It seems to last twice as long as it should. When the nights start getting longer, and the cold settles in, an extra hour or two of television in the evening and an extra inch on the waistline seem reasonable. We all start…
Introducing Maggie
I would also like to introduce my mother, Maggie. She is the great photographer behind most of the photos we will be using for the blog. She is also a bit of a bird watcher, so she will keep us informed about what birds she is seeing during the year. This is one of my…
Hi There!
My name is Katie. I recently moved to Lake Glenville in North Carolina. I grew up in these mountains, but I have been living out in Washington state for the past several years. It is a bit of a culture shock coming back to the South, but at the same time this area will always…