06.25.07
inexpensive Day trips
One year I took my vacation week in the summer around the fourth of July. This is when I worked at Gerber products which has long since shut down operations in Asheville. Working in a factory and raising 2 kids I found it hard to come up with vacation money. So, to come up with ideas, I thought about where I could take my kids for a good vacation and not spend a whole lot of money. The answer was right here in the NC mountains where we live. Asheville is a major tourist destination so why not take advantage of all that’s in the area. That week was one of the best vacations we ever had and it didn’t cost us alot either cause we didn’t need a hotel room nor did we spend alot on gas money. We went to Lake Lure for the day. We went hiking off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We went to Lake Powhatan in Bent Creek near West Asheville. We had a picnic on the French Broad river. All these destinations were less than a 30 minute drive away from my home. My ex-in-laws used to go camping at Mills River for a week every year. The campground is about 15 minutes away from where they use to live. They could swim and fish. It was much cooler here too cause its in the woods and beside the river where you get a breeze or two. So, if you are looking to cut expenses and want to take an affordable vacation. Its do able. All you have to do is think of nearby places that tourists come to your area to see. You won’t regret it. You’ll save money, have a good time and learn something about where you live.