End of May or Early June, Picture Perfect Afternoon We Shared

Even though we've been busy, we've made sure to have fun and see local sights. These were the highlights of May and early June. These were fun group bonding times and I won't forget what I learned from these experiences.

On top of Tennent Mountain. Erin wanted to go hiking for her birthday.
So we went on a 5 mile (3 hour) hike on a trail.

View of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Black Balsam Knob.
It was a beautiful day with a wonderful breeze. It was ~15 degrees cooler up there.

Wolf at the WNC Nature Center. On Memorial Day, Erin and I checked out the  Nature Center.

Otter! These were some of our favorite animals. So playful!

Bears, Oh My! We saw bears (outside of the ones in trees in our backyard)!

Willy Wonka Day at Brooks Howell Home
L-R: Augustus Gloop, Charlie Bucket, Mike Teevee, Oompa Loompa

Original stove at Thomas Wolfe Memorial.
We had been by at the beginning of the year, but wanted to return to see what was inside.

One of the rooms in the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Home.
We learned who Thomas Wolfe was and why this house is an important landmark.

One of the sunrooms in the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Home.
Thomas Wolfe's story is sad, but is writing is beautiful. It's now on my To-Read List.