Summer's Almost Over- Say it ain't SO!!!

There's just less than a month left of vacation before the new school year begins. What can we do with this time to enjoy some vacation time before getting back to the work load that a new school year entails?

How about a trip to the NC Mountains??  

Springmaid Mountain in Spruce Pine, NC is a fantastic place to camp, rent a cabin or rent a screened shelter..which is only $30 a night and contains bunks enough for 6! Springmaid Mountain Camp  There are stocked ponds to fish in, hiking, camping by the stream go kayaking or river tubing or spend some time riding a horse. After all that you can take a relaxing hay ride!! Check out their website for more information and other attractions in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC.

This weekend in Spruce Pine there's a Mineral, Gem and Jewelry Festival!! August 1-4. 

How about the beach? There's still time to rent a home or hotel in Myrtle Beach, SC, or my favorite beach Emerald Isle Beach, NC!! 

This photo of Emerald Isle is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Emerald Isle Beach is part of what's called the Crystal Coast!  Head to the beach and enjoy swimming, fishing, boating. Or drive on up the coast towards Atlantic Beach, NC. Halfway there you can stop at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knolls, NC. Keep on driving down to Atlantic Beach to see Fort Macon State Park. The park is home to a Civil War Fort! 

Photo courtesy of Fort Macon State Park.

Enjoy the rest of your summer. Perhaps I'll see you at one of these attractions!!