Hi, we’re Larry and Jenn. We live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina and spend a lot of our time exploring the towns, trails, back roads, and scenic places that make this region so special.
Blue Ridge Mountain Life started in 2013 as a way to share the places we were already visiting and photographing, and it has grown into a resource for people who want to experience the mountains in a more meaningful, less rushed way.
Whether you are planning your first visit or have been coming to the Blue Ridge for years, our goal is to help you find places that are worth your time.
What We Do
Blue Ridge Mountain Life is a regional travel guide focused on the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding areas of North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee.
Here you will find:
- In depth travel guides for mountain towns and small communities
- Waterfalls, hikes, scenic drives, and outdoor adventures
- Seasonal guides for fall color, winter travel, spring blooms, and summer fun
- Local food, coffee shops, wineries, and places to stay
- Practical planning tips for day trips, weekend getaways, and longer stays
Everything we share is based on places we have visited, explored, and photographed. We are not copying lists or rewriting press releases. If it is on our site, it is because we have been there personally.
Why we do this
When we first started exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains, it was surprisingly hard to find clear, trustworthy information in one place. Directions were vague, photos were outdated, and many articles felt written by people who had never actually been here.
We built Blue Ridge Mountain Life to be the resource we wished existed. Clear directions. Actual high-quality photos. Honest local tips. And guides that help you plan a better experience, not just check a box.
We love these mountains, and love sharing them with you.
Meet Larry and Jenn
We are lifelong explorers who love being outdoors, discovering quiet mountain towns, and finding scenic places that make you slow down and take it all in. Much of our time is spent hiking, driving the back roads, photographing waterfalls, and revisiting favorite spots in different seasons.
We live locally, which allows us to return to places multiple times, update guides as conditions change, and share what it is really like throughout the year. Both of us are expert hikers, photographers, and mountain experts. We've been exploring these mountains for over 20 years.
Join our Community
There are two easy ways to stay connected and keep up with what’s happening in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Join our Facebook group
Our Facebook group is where over 700,000 people share photos, ask questions, and talk about places to explore across the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a great place to get trip ideas, see recent conditions, and connect with others who love the mountains as much as we do. We would love to have you join us!
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Our newsletter is where we share seasonal updates, new guides, and ideas from our latest trips. It is a simple way to stay inspired and get helpful planning tips delivered straight to your inbox. Sign-up Today!
Not sure where to start?
If you are new to Blue Ridge Mountain Life, our Start Here page is the best place to begin. It pulls together our most popular guides, seasonal highlights, and helpful resources to make planning your first trip easier.
Whether you are looking for waterfalls, scenic drives, mountain towns, or ideas based on the time of year, this page will point you in the right direction.