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Shortoff Mountain sunset view over Linville Gorge.

A Shortoff Mountain Sunset Hike Was Almost as Chaotic as Black Balsam Knob

A local compares Black Balsam and Shortoff Mountain sunsets—two iconic WNC hikes with unexpectedly chaotic vibes, weddings, parties, and unforgettable views.

adventure, Black Balsam Knob, hiking, Linville Gorge, nature, outdoors, Shortoff Mountain, sunset, Sunset hike, travel
A sunset at Sam's Knob in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A Solo Sunset at Sam’s Knob

Sam’s Knob might be the best place in Western North Carolina (and Asheville-adjacent) to get a mountain sunset all to yourself.

adventure, camping, hiking, nature, Sam's Knob, sunset, Sunset hike, travel
A sunset off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western North Carolina

An Updated List of the Best Sunsets in Asheville (and Western North Carolina)

This blog includes all the best places to watch sunsets in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

Black Balsam Knob, Hemingway's Cuba, Lookout Trail, Lunch Rock, Roan Highlands, sunset, Sunset hike, The Great Outdoors

Mt. Pisgah Gave Me Some Helpful Reminders

Mt. Pisgah was the first hike I went on the first time I came to Asheville to train for the … More

Blue Ridge Parkway, hike, hiking, Learning Opportunities., Mt. Pisgah, sunset

Where to Find the Best Sunsets in Asheville, Even Though No One Cares Anymore

This is a post detailing what I believe to be the best places to watch a sunset in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

Asheville, Bearwallow Mountain, Berrington Village, Black Balsam Knob, Craggy Pinnacle, Grove Park Inn, hike, People Are Awful, People are the Worst, River Arts District, Roan Mountain, sunset

Gorgeous Sunsets and Cult Things at Black Balsam Knob

I’m using a group of who were most likely innocent Christian service leaders singing hymns at Black Balsam as an excuse to ask for cult podcast recommendations.

Black Balsam Knob, cult, hike, Podcasts, Ramblings, sunset
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