Dupont Forest Waterfalls, Sweet Relief from the Heat

We love the waterfalls in NC. The falls at Dupont Forest are some of our favorites, and they’re close to Asheville. These videos are from “High Falls” which is at the top of the park. As a special treat we had some extra family members with us yesterday, Jolly, Phil, Ellie and Dillon.

On the other side of the falls there is a sweet looking natural slide. There were some college-age kids zooming down it but I didn’t manage to catch them in motion. It looked like it was hard on the backside, but worth the pain. Well, maybe at that age.

WLOS Interviews Me About the Grove Park Inn Flooding Problem

Must be a slow news day when my backyard is the lead segment. I’m guessing this piece will be on WLOS.com later, but my Mom needs to see it now! So I caught it on the Flip.

According to a neighbor who has been on this street for over 20 years this problem started when Grove Park Inn redesigned the golf course. I’m probably the least informed person about this problem on the block, but they wanted to talk to me because I posted the video. I’ve even been contacted by a member of city council wanting to know more about it. I really didn’t have time for this today but reporter Sherrill Barber wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. I’m glad he talked me into it. He’s a good guy and I enjoyed talking to him about news and social media.

This whole thing is a real social media case study waiting to happen. Bryan and I are going to post a video talk about it tomorrow on the AVL Marketing blog.

Grove Park Falls, Drainage Problem from Golf Course

Here comes the rain… after it has hit the ground that is. This seems to be getting worse every year. I’m not sure what’s causing it but the problem definitely starts at the Grove Park Inn golf course, as you can see in the next video, and it’s continuing to eat away our yards. Not shown is a huge tree that has had its base eroded and it is now only standing because it is leaning on a smaller tree. I’m sure a strong wind will take it out in the next year.

Living With Black Bears in Asheville

I’ve seen “da bears” on bike rides (who knew they could ride!) and Mary has even seen one in our neighborhood, Grove Park, when she was walking the dog one morning. Some tips from the City of Asheville.