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The Perfect Weekend Itinerary for Roanoke, VA

Planning a weekend in Roanoke, Virginia? Here is your perfect itinerary to help you get the most out of your trip.

Looking to spend 3 days in Asheville? Use my itinerary to help plan your next trip to Asheville, NC!

At the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains lies the ever-quaint Gatlinburg. Here is a list of the best things to see and do in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Here is your complete guide to one of the most gorgeous drives in the United States - The Blue Ridge Parkway.

I hike to the most photographed spot on the Appalachian Trail - McAfee Knob, and begin planning my next adventure.

Here are the best exercises to help you prepare for uphill hiking. There's also a free 8-week training program to help you get in shape.