The fall was a great time to visit the Charlotte area. The oppressive summer heat was over. We were fortunate to leave town just prior to Hurricane Helene hitting the Charlotte area. We made it out of town prior to the hurricane that hit Asheville. We travel right by Asheville on the highway. On our next drive to Cherryville, we will need to find an alternative route. Our daughter and son-in-law lost power for a few days and were otherwise well off compared to several in their area.

We enjoy hiking, and one of our daughter’s favorite hikes in the area is Crowder Mountain. We had a good day for a hike, although it was foggy. We went several miles, and since we had been on the trail before, we knew what we were missing in the background. I am sure we will get back to hike this trail again.

We saw the murals again walking in downtown Cherryville. We delighted in the historical park just off downtown and again took advantage of delicious ice cream as a family prior to heading back home.

We did a side trip to Shelby, NC, and walked the newest rail trail. It does not go very far. We also stopped at the Earl Scruggs Center. A lot to see and do in Shelby.

Other Fun:

I was able to play a round of disc golf at the home of the college disc golf championship, Winthrop University, in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

I did not know a lot about the Revolutionary War history with Charolotte. We took the Charlotte Liberty Walk and had the bonus of it being an art weekend. When we were done with the walk, we felt we knew a little more about the area’s history and had a better appreciation for the art culture in the area. The Liberty Walk was good, and we recommend you go if you have a chance. It was like a scavenger hunt to find the markings that the website displays.

My daughter and I were able to go running again in Cherryville. A few more sidewalks are in the downtown area, so we began and ended our running there.  

Back at home I was able to play taps as a bugler for Bugles Across America for Revolutionary War heroes. Madison, Indiana, was having a 250-year presentation by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution.

No biking on this trip. We did go biking on Labor Day in Loveland, Ohio.

See you on the road.