Awhile back I picked up another VIP reservation for 1/2 points and a free upgrade. This time it was for Sapphire Resort in the southern area of N. Carolina. We had never been there before, but after going to Lake Lure a couple times, I've been smitten with N. Carolina. So many beautiful mountains, lakes, and waterfalls. Sapphire Resort is situated in the middle of a bunch of waterfalls. It's also listed as a ski resort! I wasn't looking for snow, but thought this might be a good time to see color in the mountains. It ended up being past peak season, but it was still beautiful---even with the almost constant overcast, fog, and rain that we had all 3 days.
Since we had a 2 bedroom lockoff unit reserved, I asked Angie if she wanted to go. She said yes. To which Ken took it as his chance to beg off the trip and stay back in Buford. So it became another cherished mother/daughter trip.
With it only being about 120 miles away, we took our time and made the drive an excursion.
First stop----Toccoa Falls. Ken and I had been here once before so I knew it was worth seeing again. Plus Angie had never been there. Found out this time that if you go during the visitor center hours, you have to pay to see it, but it's only $2 (or $1 for seniors), unless you're a student there. We paid the fee and headed in.
