Chasing Mountain Dreams: Asheville, NC & Beyond 🏔️🍻🚐
When mapping out our spring travels up the East Coast, we had a big decision to make—coastal route or mountain route? At first, the thought of navigating mountain roads in our 42’ fifth wheel seemed… daunting. But our hearts were set on the mountains, and Asheville, NC, became our next stop.
A Stay on the Mountaintop 🌄🏕️
We found ourselves perched on a mountain, where the views never got old. Getting up that steep, winding road was terrifying (seriously, we questioned our life choices), and squeezing into our site was just as nerve-racking. But once settled? Absolutely worth it.
Brews, Bites & New Favorites 🍺🍽️
Asheville is a haven for foodies and beer lovers, and we made sure to indulge. Some highlights:
✔️ Ginger’s Revenge—a ginger beer brewery that stole the show. 🍻❤️
✔️ So. Many. Breweries. Asheville is famous for them, and we did our best to explore!
Chimney Rock: Facing Fears & Taking in the Views 🏞️🧗
One of our coolest adventures so far was our trip to Chimney Rock. The drive up? A nail-biter. Navigating those switchbacks in our dually truck pushed our comfort levels, but WOW. Once we made it? The views. The hike. The sheer beauty. No regrets.
✔️ A brew on the river—because nothing beats a cold drink after conquering heights.
✔️ Lake Lure—where I dipped my toes in the same water where Patrick Swayze & Jennifer Grey performed their famous lift scene in Dirty Dancing. 🩰🏊♂️✨
Friends, Motorcycles & Sunset Dining 🏍️🌅🍽️
The best surprise? Our new friends, Karen & Mark, drove up from Charlotte to visit! We took a trip to Maggie Valley to check out the Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum—an absolute treat for Nick, given his love for bikes and mechanics.
And for the perfect sunset send-off? A dinner at the historic Grove Park Inn, where the views were just as amazing as the food. 🌄✨
Final Thoughts: A Love Affair with the Mountains ❤️⛰️
This leg of our journey sealed the deal—we’re officially in love with the mountains. The adventure, the beauty, the challenges—it all made for an unforgettable stop.
Next up? More mountain magic. Stay tuned! 🚐🏕️🍂
