{"id":575,"date":"2015-11-06T18:09:26","date_gmt":"2015-11-06T18:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/\/thehotelguide.com\/?p=575"},"modified":"2022-04-06T21:04:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T21:04:56","slug":"destination-fall-a-floridians-guide-to-finding-fall-in-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehotelguide.com\/destination-fall-a-floridians-guide-to-finding-fall-in-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"Destination Fall: A Floridian\u2019s Guide to Finding Fall in North Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Destination<\/a>Make no mistake, North Carolina is exceptionally beautiful all year around, but there\u2019s something particular about its Blue Ridge Mountains during the fall months. Especially when you\u2019re a Floridian who sees nothing of fall unless you wander.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been taking the North Carolina \u2018destination fall\u2019 road trip with my son for years. Not only has it become a tradition, but a necessity. After months of long summer heat, we\u2019re ready for that crisp cool air at autumn first crack. So, like clockwork, every second to third week of October, we pack up and head for the mountains in search of much needed quality time, adventure and of course, those amazing fall colors. Our final destination: Linville Falls, North Carolina to the<\/span> Linville Falls Trailer Lodge & Campground<\/b><\/a>. <\/b><\/p>\n

Linville Falls Trailer Lodge & Campground<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you want to get away, unplug and just get yourself a little dirtier than usual, Linville Falls is the place to do it. <\/span><\/p>\n

We stumbled upon this gem about four years ago on a misadventure from Charleston, SC. It was just one of those things where we decided to head to the mountains late afternoon, no plan in sight. When we came to the mountainside campground we were immediately charmed. Still, we had only one day. So, we vowed to make it back to this perfect little campground, this time with marshmallows in tow. And that\u2019s just what we did.<\/p>\n

This time it was mid day. The cool crisp air was met by the bright sun which seemed to make the yellow leaves brighter than usual. Winding mountain roads led us through sleepy mountain towns to the sound of our favorite music. It was a twelve hour drive from the 85 degree heat we left in Florida. The windows were down, the wind blew the dog\u2019s hair back and I thought to myself,<\/span><\/p>\n

\"FallGAGE\"<\/a>\u201cWe\u2019ve arrived to our destination, fall\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

We made our way into the campground and met with the owner who patiently sits in the little check-in cabin at the front. This campground is very much like arriving to your favorite aunt’s house. Very laid back with the sense that you belong there. <\/span><\/p>\n

There were towering trees all boasting a different vibrant fall color. It\u2019s uncanny how beautiful the brights reds, yellows and oranges look against a crystal clear blue sky.<\/p>\n

I could hear the leaves crunch beneath my feet as I approached our cabin, the \u2018Locust Loft\u201d. While it\u2019s not the most inviting of names, it is by far, one of the most inviting cabins I\u2019ve ever been to.<\/p>\n

The Locust Loft is just as it states, a loft. With nothing but a wooden ladder which leads you to a full sized bed. Below there\u2019s a futon (for extra sleeping), a small bathroom with shower and a vanity. A back door leads you to a deck built around an old oak tree, and a tin roof lets you hear the chipmunks as they pass by with their winter bounty.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite parts about this cabin is the kitchen which is outdoors. Just in front of the little front porch and barn door the kitchen is built into a double door half-shed. No doubt this is a custom build, complete with sink, microwave and gas stove for all your cooking needs. The campsite is complete with a firepit and picnic table. It\u2019s literally your own perfect little slice of fall.<\/p>\n

For kids there\u2019s a small park with basketball, tetherball, and various yard games leaving you plenty to do in the afternoons after you\u2019ve spent the day exploring the Blue Ridge Mountain Region.<\/p>\n

Things to do in Linville Falls, NC<\/span><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t let looks deceive you. There\u2019s plenty to do in Linville Falls which will easily keep you busy all day long. Here are some favorites of mine which have served me well over the years:<\/span><\/p>\n