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Today started off with sleeping in and chilling at the cabin. We all needed the rest and it was so nice to just enjoy the beautiful space. We seriously need to consider getting a pool table, as we all enjoyed playing. And we played quite a few games! After our lazy morning, we headed outContinue reading “Saturday, June 18”

We started the day out by having breakfast at an adorable place called The Chef and the Baker. They had the best sausage infused biscuits and stir fried kale and mushroom sides. A couple from Colorado opened up the place in February. They had a great breakfast menu and lots of homemade breads. We wouldContinue reading “Friday, June 17”

We started the day out by having breakfast at an adorable place called The Chef and the Baker. They had the best sausage infused biscuits and stir fried kale and mushroom sides. A couple from Colorado opened up the place in February. They had a great breakfast menu and lots of homemade breads. We wouldContinue reading “Friday, June 17”

We were super excited to start the day because we were fortunate that the rain held off so we could go horseback riding and to the Biltmore Estate! After the ride, it was time to drive about 40 minutes to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The laundry room was incredible. This was oneContinue reading “Thursday, June 16”

Today started with a well known hike in GSMNP…Clingman’s Dome. This is where the highest point in the state of Tennessee is located. The hike starts out with a drive that leads you to the parking lot. Then, there is a paved path that leads to the spiral concrete path which leads to a 365Continue reading “Wednesday, June 15”

Today, we started with an amazing hike, Spruce Flats Falls. The trail starts right near the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. After our beautiful hike, we went to lunch at a place called Peaceful Side Social. The menu was right up my alley! I had a salad with quinoa, grilled chicken and a lemonContinue reading “June 14, 2022”

We were able to get up early and head out to hit the trails by 7:00am, thinking we would beat the crowd for the popular trail, Alum Cave Bluffs. However, when we arrived at the trail head, the overflow lot was full! In spite of the lot being full at 8:00 am, we did notContinue reading “Monday, June 13”

Today we had planned on getting an early start to beat the crowds and heat. However, after the ten hour drive to get here from Downers Grove, we decided to sleep in a bit. We ended up arriving to our first hike of the trip….the Porter’s Creek Trail. The hike is about 5 miles roundContinue reading “June 12, 2022”