Trekking has been a form of traveling that has stood the test of time. Nobody today can match the experience of packing a backpack full of essentials, setting foot into the wilderness and getting up the following morning. Some will tell you that it takes a special partnership to travel this way but I disagree. I believe that trekking as a traveling activity is absolutely unbeatable.
Today, most locals will tell you that they would love to see a sunrise but not as early as possible. Sunrise is the time when the leaves are just beginning to change colors and a Blue Mountain sunrise is an experience that you will be glad you missed.
The hard part is getting to the Blue Mountain today. You will have to trek your way there by yourself, up the trail, past the Botanical Gardens, past the Tea Gardens, the Arboretum and the Royal Botanical Gardens to the summit. The mountain is a sanctuary and a haven for nature lovers who want to witness the beauty of nature in all its brilliance.
The sunrise spectacular views are very important to the locals. They know the worth of a good sunrise. We could not have a bad one today.
After your spend of the day visiting the plants and animals at the sanctuary, you will probably still have enough energy for a good hike. The gateway to heaven is just up from there. Let us spoil you this magnificent view of the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains right in the gateway.
Lunch will be waiting for you at the top of Blue Mountain. What a fabulous way to spend your final day of sightseeing. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy being alive in this wonderful place.
The mountain also has a very exclusive club of “owners” who can treat their precious surroundings with the utmost respect. They have to be “borrowed” to the sanctuary and treated like their own property.
So, the scenic drive of the Blue Mountain is a must do on your vacation. But to manage your day, you need to have a brilliant plan of lodging. Let us talk about the 3 types of lodging available at this mountain resort.
The Luxury Cabin. These are cottages fully equipped with a kitchen, air conditioning, double bed, bathroom with shower, 16 feet of rail inside, heat, and very modern tables with plush seating at the dining table. They are located at theskyjackershouldersand Spa.
The Country Cabins. These cabins are located at various nooks and crannies of the mountain and are in very good locations. Since they are away from the main road you would need to have a informer to drive along to the area. These locations are very ideal for the families and the honeymoon couples. You can stop along the way if you wish and explore the villages and the surrounding area. These cabins are fully equipped with kitchen, bathroom with showers, sofa beds, tables, as well as beds. They also have the facilities of a swimming pool, adale and steam room.
The Self Catering Cottages. These cottages are in charge of three people. They have a private place for eating, sleeping and relaxing. You can bring along a lantern if you wish, simply by opening the door find the lanterns on the tables. You can sit in the visitors’ center and ice cream shop.
Now, the interesting part begins as you start the drive. You will be driving through the wilderness of the mountain and you will be at the destination. In this case you have to stop at every attraction that comes your way. You will be in the wilderness of the mountains and you can do the 41 mile loop. If you are with your partner then you can divide the driving into parts and drive to the attractions of the day. You can visit the steam train to enjoy the winter at this area. The mountain has plenty of ski areas and you can learn the technique of skiing at these areas. In the daytime you can drive to the butterfly and animal sanctuaries. Butterflies and Monets are interesting to watch the butterflies. Everyone can enjoy the animals at the zoo.
As darkness falls you can enjoy the animals and Butterflies at the Camarga Turtle Beach. This is a great place to observe sea turtles. You can go swimming and enjoy the Ice cold water in the dive shop. You can also go kayaking and canoeing in the sheltered waters. There are fabulous beaches around the area if you wish to enjoy the sun. You can also opt for the sports activities. If you have fishing you must go fishing in Tarpon Bay. There are places where you can rent you equipment and go for a fun vacation.
Reaching the Sumter National Park is easy.
