Discover the

Blue Ridge Mountains

Larry and Jenn of Blue Ridge Mountain Life. Jenn is on the left and Larry on the right. Photo from Chetola Resort.

Welcome Adventurers!

Hi there — we’re Larry and Jenn, longtime Western NC locals and the creators of Blue Ridge Mountain Life. We’ve spent the past 20+ years exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains and helping others do the same.

Since launching Blue Ridge Mountain Life in 2013, we’ve personally written over 300 detailed guides to waterfalls, hiking trails, small towns, scenic drives, and outdoor adventures across these iconic mountains.

We don’t just write about the Blue Ridge — we live here, explore here, and love it here. Whether you're planning your first trip or your fiftieth, we’re here to help you discover the very best of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Welcome!

Destinations

Welcome to the Blue Ridge Mountains, a stunning mountain range in the eastern part of the United States that also includes the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Our guides will help you find the very best places to visit and things to see and do during your Blue Ridge Mountains visit. 

Use our destination guides below as a starting point to plan your adventure!

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Who Are We?

We're Larry and Jenn, mountain locals and Blue Ridge Mountain travel and outdoor experts.

As residents living in Waynesville, NC, we love these mountains and enjoy sharing our Blue Ridge Mountain adventures with YOU.

You'll find lots of beautiful photos, helpful guides, tips, videos, and more, here on Blue Ridge Mountain Life.

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