Hurricane Helene has changed many lives of those affected along her path. The landscape in many areas will be permanently changed as creeks and rivers digested the land in the path of the rushing water. Many people and companies have … Read More
Enjoy Lake Junaluska
Maggie Valley’s central location affords the ability to enjoy a wide variety of activities year long. Visiting The Great Smokey National Park, Pisgah National Forest, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Asheville, or just driving the Blue Ridge Parkway are just some of … Read More
Maggie Valley Waterfall Guide
One of the best activities to do during the warm months is hike to some of the many waterfalls that western North Carolina has to offer. The views are spectacular, the air is brisk, the exercise is great, and the … Read More
Welcome to Our Blog!
Welcome to the Mountain View Getaways blog. Interesting and fun stuff that we saw, learned, experienced, or tasted along the way! Please let us know what you think or any suggestions about the blog, things you’ve done or seen in … Read More
The Majestic Elk
Maggie Valley and Cataloochee Valley are home to Elk that continually grace our homes and fields. These majestic animals in the Red Dear family can weigh up to 700 pounds and are only exceeded in size by there cousins the … Read More
The Cabin Experience
We were looking buy a mountain home in the Asheville area for many years. Many home we saw had single lane switchback roads requiring nerves of steel to get to. Some were in areas off the beaten path requiring a … Read More
Main Street, North Carolina
Main Street, the most common street name in the United States is currently being used over 10,000 times. It’s also one of my favorite streets to visit. Main street is often where you’ll find a concentration of local restaurants, shops, … Read More
Golf is More Than Just a Game
North Carolina has an abundace of golf courses and fortunately Maggie Valley not only has its own but is close to many more public courses. The Maggie Valley Golf Club is the closest golf course. Nestled between the majestic Blue … Read More
Exploring the World Through Our Lens
Embarking on day trips from our cozy cabin is a cherished tradition. The allure lies in the boundless wonders that surround us, waiting to be captured. Armed with our trusty digital cameras, we embark on a quest to immortalize these … Read More
Coffee, Coffee, and more Coffee..
One of our stops, almost wherever we go is a coffee shop. We usually have our morning cup in the cabin. My daughter going for the espresso and my wife and I attacking the drip coffee maker. During one of … Read More