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Romance, Adventure and Charm in the Land of Waterfalls

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@darbyadkins

Quick snap of the Rocky Broad River in Chimney Rock Lake Lure. #chimneyrock #lakelure #northcarolina #visitnc #discover_carolinas #ncoutdoors #outdoors #mountains #river #nature #landscape #landscapephotography #findyourpark #galaxys10 #s10 #snapshot

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@codylaxton

Pisgah Gravel with Simon and Mike. 87+ miles | 6867 Elevation Gain

Explore Asheville & the Foothills

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@diningwiththedonahues

coffee flights, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches = the perfect fall weekend 🍁 what’s your favorite fall activity!? #diningwiththedonahues

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@jrich.photos

I’m eager for spring to arrive to get more views like this one of Pilot Mountain, a unique landmark just outside of Winston-Salem, NC. #PilotMountain #ncoutdoors #landscapephotography #explorenc #optoutside #visitNC #scenicNC #naturalnorthcarolina #photooftheday #earthoutdoors #awesomeearth #explorecarolina #ourstate #landscape_lovers #landscape_captures #myws #onlyinnorthcarolina #piedmontnc #discover_carolinas #ncstateparks #ncoutdoor_inc #itsamazingoutthere #sunsetpics #landscapelovers #winstonsalem #dtws #wsnc #camelcity #bestofwinston #northcarolinamountains

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@audsthepods

Be loud, let your colors show Try to keep the madness low #sunset #sunsets #sunsetphotography #sunset_pics #whitewatercenter #naturetherapy #charlottenc #thingstodoincharlotte #charlottesgotalot #visitnc #whitewater #rapids #meditation #justbreathe #namaste #paintthesky #828isgreat #onlyinnorthcarolina #womenwhoexplore #womenwhoexplorenc

Explore the Charlotte Region

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@neal_hock

Fact: Five County sunsets are the best. 😍 #GoMudcats #ThisIsMyCrew #Sunset #MiLB

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