NC Weekend Adventures

There’s something about the end of summer/early fall transitional season… that time of year when boat days turn to sweater weather, White Claw seltzers turn to pumpkin lattes, and everyday life turns a bit more comfy cozy. I live for the days and weeks post-Labor Day into middle October. The summer heat sizzles down. Football takes over. Weekend day trips pick up. There’s so much to do, so little time to enjoy it all. With my husband and partner in crime beside me, we soak up as much daylight we can get. And it never gets old. This year it’s no exception. Looking through and reflecting on all the recent photos in my camera roll, I’m realizing just how busy we’ve been exploring beautiful North Carolina in September and October. It’s a good kind of busy — a happy busy. Getting the most out of the transitional weekends I love so much. Sharing some highlights below!

AdventuresJennifer BrandlNovember 10, 2024adventure, North Carolina, NC, happy, happiness, day tripComment

Celebrating Our First Wedding Anniversary in Asheville, NC

August sipped away like a bottle of wine… and so did our first wedding anniversary. To celebrate one year, Alex and I took an extended weekend road trip to Asheville, North Carolina where we rented a quiet, cozy mountain cabin and spent time exploring so many beautiful places along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We did a few small hikes, climbed an old rickety tower (views!), made our way to a couple breweries, opened our wedding box, and r&r’d our weekend away. It was the best of times!

AdventuresJennifer BrandlAugust 31, 2024adventure, asheville, North Carolina, anniversary, wedding, mountains, travelComment

Snapshots from Our California Vacation (LA, Malibu, Santa Monica, and More!)

So it goes, I’m months behind on sharing vacation photos again (oops). Though it’s been six months since I toured the Los Angeles, California area with my mom, dad, and my mom’s family, I couldn’t resist writing a post and sharing photos of beautiful coastal California. I really, really enjoyed my first trip to the Pacific coast, and I’m already California dreaming about the next one. Here’s a little recap for you — along with 25 of my favorite snapshots from our travels.

AdventuresJennifer BrandlOctober 1, 2023california, los angeles, malibu, santa monica, venice beach, explore, adventure, vacation, trip, pacific coast, caliComment

Labor Day Weekend at Jordan Lake

Though it’s “technically summer” for a few more weeks, Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer for me. There’s something about the “ber” months — they carry a different feeling. Here in North Carolina, it’ll be hot for awhile longer, but that won’t stop me from pulling out my flannel shirts and combat boots and drinking all the pumpkin coffee. Fall = peak happiness Jen. We had a great summer, but I’m ready for a change of season.

AdventuresJennifer BrandlSeptember 5, 2023lake, Jordan Lake, North Carolina, boat, adventure, exploreComment

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