Surprise? Hmmmm...

Seems Chris is taking me on a surprise something or other.  And....it doesn't include the boat!!

I'll report later....

Let's Take a Journey with J&S to Sapphire, NC

Turtleback Falls

1. Tell us about your trip:

Our trip was to Sapphire, NC. Rainbow Falls, Turtleneck Falls, Drift Falls.  Total round trip hike was 3.5 miles for all three waterfalls.  143 miles and 3 hours from Madisonville.  Beautiful, scenic view the entire way.



2. Approximate costs--fees, tickets, etc.:

Gas money

Drift Falls

3.  Fitness level required if the trip isn't for     
    leisure.  Is the trip for beginners  
    intermediate, or advanced participants?

Hike was mild. Basically for everyone but not wheelchair accessible.





4.  Was equipement required to participate?  Provided or bring your own?
 
Used our own hiking shoes/boots. Backpack.



5.  Things to bring.

Snacks. Picnic. Water. Bug spray. sunscreen. Swim suit. Goggles if desired. Camera.



6.  Ages appropriate...babies through elderly.  What ages would trip suit?

Teens and adults.



7.  Favorite thing?
We loved that you could check out three different waterfalls in one hiking trip.  Beautiful camping area.



8.  Would you go again?  Why?  What would have made it better?  Suggestions for those who might
     like to go on the trip?

We plan to go back in August and cliff jump or slide off falls.  July and August best time to go if
you want to swim.

Rainbow Falls

Let's Take a Journey with J&S to Boone, NC

My cousins Jeremiah and Sarah are a most fun married couple.  The weekender type trips they have are among the best and usually unique ones.  The first of their trips we'll be featuring is their trip to Boone, NC

1. Tell us about your trip:  Boone, NC Compression (AKA) Trash Can Falls.

229 miles and 4 hours-23 min from Madisonville, TN.




2. Approximate costs--fees, tickets, etc.:

Gas




3.  Fitness level required if the trip isn't for leisure.  Is the trip for beginners, intermediate, or    
     advanced participants?

Extremely heinous hike but well worth it.




4.  Was equipement required to participate?  Provided or bring your own?

Used our own hiking shoes/boots. Backpack.




5.  Things to bring.

Snacks. Picnic. Water. Bug spray. sunscreen. Swim suit. Goggles if desired. Camera.




6.  Ages appropriate...babies through elderly.  What ages would trip suit?

Teens and adults.




7. Favorite thing?

Loved the channel.  You could swim through waterfall. Three good swimming holes in one      
waterfall.  Very scenic and beautiful.  Reminded us of an oasis in the middle of the woods!




8.  Would you go again?  Why?  What would have made it better?  Suggestions for those who might
     like to go on the trip?

Yes.  July and August are the best times to go if you want to swim.

Our fearless explorers

Jeremiah & Sarah

(J&S)

Let's Take a Journey!

New to the blog!  We'll be starting "Let's Take a Journey".  The posts will be in questionnaire format posed to those who have been on a recent trip.  Hopefully if you are thinking of taking a "journey" these posts will be helpful when making that decision.  

Check back often for ideas on where to go and for details of other's experience in doing something similar.  An easy way to find the posts is to type in the words Lets Take a Journey in the search box on the left hand side of my blog.