One of my favorite places we have visited in the NC mountains is
Dupont Forest. We went years ago on a waterfall tour they have in the fall, where they shuttle people from one waterfall to the other. At each stop you can get out to walk around, then catch the next shuttle when you are ready. It is a great way to see the sights without all the walking.
Jeremy just turned 15 and as part of his birthday celebration we offered to take him and his girlfriend on a day trip to the mountains. We went to Dupont Forest and ate lunch, saw waterfalls, then went into Hendersonville to walk around. It was a lot of fun and the kids had a great time.
There is just something about waterfalls. I love how on a hot day you can feel the cool air coming from the falls as you approach. And the sound of a large waterfall is just amazing. Triple Falls is where we spent most of our time and the water is so loud and powerful... and COLD! We didn't get to see as many waterfalls as I would have liked because it would have been too much hiking and rain was coming. The kids had no trouble walking the uphill climbs but unfortunately Mike and I - both with bad knees - just can't handle it anymore!
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| Dupont Forest has a lot of walking and riding trails. |
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| Triple Falls |
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| The last time we came here Jeremy was 9 years old. I can't believe he is 15! |
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| These two are such a cute pair. |
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| I teased Mike later that he was reflecting on how old he feels trying to hike the trails. |
