Trip to Boone, NC

Last weekend we traveled 2 hours to the northern mountain town of Boone, NC. After visiting downtown Boone, including the Mast General Store, we went tubing on the New River.

The kids had fun and no one complained that it was boring near the end, like last summer.

It was a nice relaxing float down the river with a stop for a picnic lunch.

After tubing we checked into our cabin, ate dinner, and went hiking on the Boone Fork Trail located just across the street from the cabin.

We hiked to Hebron Falls with many smaller falls along the way. I was very excited the rhododendron were in bloom.

We did some serious boulder climbing. The kids loved it and grandma even made it to the top.

Relaxing and eating breakfast on a cool mountain morning by the fire with the windows open.

Snuggling with my boys. They got to watch their favorite cartoon network shows, always a treat.

We took our time getting to the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. A Scottish festival in the area.

I got to see my friend Marla from church and her husband Sean. They come every year to represent their clan.

Here's everyone enjoying some music with lots of bag pipes and Italian Ice.

After the games we went mini golfing and home for a taco dinner on the deck.

Then we watched the Horn in the West outdoor drama. The loud gun battles and dancing were everyone's favorite part. The kids were free since it was a Sunday night.

On our last day we drove the parkway. Our first stop was the Beacon Heights hike to a summit.

No one cared much about the summit because they were all too busy picking and eating endless blueberries.

My sweet foursome. They actually asked when we were going hiking. I think they might like it!

Next hike was called Rough Ridge also off the parkway.

Joyce and I at the first summit. Just had to pose with so many beautiful views.

Here's the boys at the very top. We were all full of blueberries by the end.

My favorite little person. And the only one who will pose with me.