Chimney Rock North Carolina

The first stop on our trip was Charlotte but we did not have the time to actually explore the city. The time it took to get that far south from New Jersey and the time it would take to get back cost us two of our 9 vacation days.

Our second day was spent at the Chimney Rock State Park just outside of Asheville, near Lake Lure. The same lake where the water scene from Dirty Dancing was shot. Chimney Rock has over 6 different trails for all different skill levels and most very family friendly. We explored three different trails while we were there.

The first was the Great Woodland Adventure designed specifically for kids.




The second trail was Chimney Rock




There were a lot of steps.. over 400 but the boys were real good.. and the view was totally worth it. 


You can see Lake Lure from the top. 

We asked the boys if they were up for another hike and surprisingly they both said yes! The third hike was the Hickory Nut Falls Trail



After a very satisfying day we got into our car and started to head down to Savannah.
      
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Comments

  1. Amazing pics! So fun!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  2. Anonymous5/08/2017

    What a great place for your boys who must have so much energy they need to burn every day.

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  3. The boys must have loved this! They're such troopers, look at them go. I hope they slept well that night for you after all the exercise. :)

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  4. Thanks for sharing these amazing pics. That waterfall is breathtaking! What a cool park to visit.

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    1. It was.. we could have spent even more time there..

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  5. Oh wow! That's such a great view, Hena:) And that's great that the boys were up for the hikes!

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  6. Looks like you caught some spectacular views on your hikes.

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  7. What a beautiful park to explore! Looks like it was fun :)

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  8. It looks like you guys had a great time
    xo
    www.laurajaneatelier.com

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  9. You are fit! 400 steps would have been hard work for me. Love the views and the photos of your boys happily hiking.

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    1. Thank you..
      we often surprise ourselves.. and the views were worth it.

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  10. Looks like you had a great time!! Great post!
    xx
    Mónica Sors
    MES VOYAGES À PARIS
    NEW POST: GINGHAM TOP + SNEAKERS | RODEO DRIVE

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  11. love this place! you had a great time for sure!
    xx

    http://www.julialisblog.com/

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  12. breath taking views and I love when you share your trips. 400 steps for those wee ones is amazing! Heck, 400 steps for an adult is amazing!!

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    1. aww it's my pleasure.
      those wee ones are fast, we had to be on our toes to keep up with them.

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  13. hoping to take my little sister here over memorial day, looks like an amazing time. Love the waterfall hike/pic

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  14. I have been there many times! So glad you enjoyed.

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  15. Looks like you all had a great time exploring!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  16. What a fun hike with great views!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  17. Looks so fun! Would love to go to a hike out here someday!

    Xx, Jo
    www.STYLEAT30.com

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  18. Looks like a gorgeous spot and so good for kids to explore!

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  19. Wow what fun! I have heard great things about Asheville. Looks like some beautiful hiking and very nice weather!

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  20. Wow beautiful shots! Your boys look so happy too. That is great that they had the energy to do three hikes. :)

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  21. When I was scrolling through these photos I was thinking, WOW that is a lot of steps! But, so worth it! That waterfall is so pretty!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  22. What a great adventure trip and great photos. I am sure your kiddos will remember this for years to come! :) XO - Alexandra

    Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things

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  23. I'd love to go hiking in those areas! :D We have nothing like this in flat, flat Florida.

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  24. This looks like a fun trip!

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