I want it to be full of nature with a light brezze, etc. Do I have to contact the State somehow to use a field in the mountains (I live in NC near the mountains) like in the Blue Ridge Parkway? Or can I just go up there with tables and food and drinks, etc, on private or state owned land. I don't know how to go about it...
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First thing I would do is get a list of parks from the county.Start visiting them and scout out the perfict spot.Even ask the people who work for Parks and Recreation if someone has actually had a wedding on site before. They may be able to point out an ideal spot. Many have vast land that would be great for this. You do have to remember people might need to go to the bathroom. Also that you don't want to be walking too far out as their will be many things to get set up. \nI had an outdoor wedding. It was an open, grassy area with large shade trees. We opted to have it set just out of the shade so by the time the wedding started, the guests would be shaded. \nAs for  a reception, I would advise not having it at the same place. You really need a bathroom close by, sink with running water and you will have flies to contend with not to mention the wind. (Private land sounds like a great thing to look into)\nIt is WORK planning a wedding, try to keep things simple and pleasing for you first and your guests also. \nSounds like you have a beautiful idea. I can picture it.
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Since your looking for North Carolina this is very close with pictures of enjoyment  of land and the the mountains which may change your mind to cross the state line since your looking in the same area.\n\n http://deescountryplaces.com
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If you want a nice place in the piney woods then you should head to Walden Texas. i go there every summer to play golf there. It is so much fun. They even have the hardest hole in Texas if you want a challenge. The hole playes into a lake with a dog leg right with water on both sides of the green. It is also home of lake conroe. There is fishing and fireworks there too if u can hang for the New Year. Plus you can rent boats. By the way did i say that it was very cheap. Around 500 for a family of 3. later
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You can get as little as 10 minutes away from there and be in a very nice area. It really depends what you like, I am moving to the side of a mountain next to a state park soon. Thats what I like.
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I'm not familiar with that area, but I would search the web for your local Land Trusts, Greenbelt Alliance rep, Nature Conservatory, Audubon, or public Open Space District, and then pick their brains and get more referrals from them.  There are often preserved open spaces that are not publicized due to limitations in budgets for providing public access.  Some properties have public outings for scheduled access, others allow public access after docent or permit trainings, and some have all-access trails.  Good luck!
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There is an area near me called "Devil's Punchbowl" It's literally a big hole missing from a mountain that is HUGE. THere is a lookout point and you cannot see the bottom. There is a giant cross erected year round and lit up at night, it can be seen from miles around. I dunno if I would call it inspiration since drunken/high/suicidal/all of the above--- teenagers fall to their death there..\nI will have to ask about the permits and get back to you =)))
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Water\nSports drink\nTrailmix\nStuff to make fire\n\nFor fun, you can hike and walk on trails. \n\nAnd stay away from ALL ivy! You don't want posion ivy!\n\nGood luck and congrads!\n\nAlmost forgot! Bug / mosqito spray!
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Grand Haven State Park is nice.  Or if you want a little more rustic, come to the UP.  Many nice campgrounds across the UP and we can always use the money.......
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I hope this helps you out. It made me want to go on a vacation there myself! Good luck, and whatever you decide, have a very good time!\n\n\nhttp://www.mullinslogcabin.com/rates.html\nhttp://www.mountainparadisecabins.com/contact_reservation.html\nhttp://www.fewpb.net/~cccabins/Chestnut_Hilltop.htm\nhttp://www.fewpb.net/~cccabins/hunter.htm\nhttp://www.nbcabins.com/\nhttp://sceniccabin.com/\nhttp://www.cosbycreekcabins.com/\nhttp://greatrentals.com/KY/12249.html\nhttp://lakehousevacations.com/page-247.html
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are you planning a thru-hike? i have trekked pieces(springer mtn.-harper's ferry) over the course of five years. where are you starting from? ther are a myriad of resources to further you. pack light. you'll be able to restock along the trail. some sections of the AT are actually paved road(near towns)\ncontact me with questions........if i can help.
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Wow, right close to home.  I'm in Albemarle and I go to the Uwharries a lot.  I do a lot of wilderness camping so a lot of the times I'm off the trails.  I know they have one campground called Yates Place Campground and it's a pretty good spot.  Most of the time you can walk along the Uwharrie trail and there'll be spots along the trail that others have camped at.  There you can find flat ground, usually cleaned up from debris, as well as fire rings already made.  That tends to work out well too.  If you have anymore questions, just shoot me an email!
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I personally haven't driven the Alcan, but my brother and other friends have.  They said if you have an NRA or any other pro gun decal, they tend to tear your vehicle apart at the checkpoint.  As a military member, you may want to expect it.  DO NOT CARRY FIREARMS!  The drive is beautiful, but take it easy around the corners.  I had a friend come around a bend and smack dab into a moose.  The moose ran off.  It caved in the roof of his car, and cost him alot of time and money to have it repaired, and it wasn't fixed very good.  It's crazy, but the drive is shorter from Montana than from Seattle.  Preplan your trip, check in with someone stateside on a regular basis.  Expect to pay a helluva lot more for gas.  Alaska is beautiful, though.  Hot up there is mid 80's.  The cold isn't that bad because it's a dry cold.  I ran around in jeans and a windbreaker in 20 degree weather.  I hope you have a 4 wheel drive.  Anything else, email me.
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Im not from NY but I am hunting there next year, try this link it is what I used to do my research to find public hunting lands. Ive NEVER paid and NEVER will pay to hunt.\nhttp://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/wildlife/guide/\ngood luck
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There is no way of knowing the answer to this question because we have no idea what the lot is like or its size.  There are lots of restrictions on filling in wet lands because you are destroying a habitat so it might not even be legal.
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I have hiked part of the Appalachian trial, as well as trails in the blue ridge mountains in NC.  If I was you guys, I would try to get in around 8-10 miles a day. You didn't say how far you expected to hike, but this is my guesstimate for a good hike.  If you want to get more distance covered than 30 miles, I'd do 15 miles a day. I usually approximate time by remembering that a slow hike of 5 miles will take approx. 2 hours.  So if you hike 6 hours a day, you should get in 15 miles a day. Of course you want to get up early and get a good breakfast before you leave for the hike. You will most likely cover more than 5 miles in 2 hours, but this is a good estimate. The trail you are hiking is absolutely beautiful.  I loved it when I went. It is relatively flat in most spots. Not flat but not up and down mountain sides. E-mail me if you have any other questions.  Have fun.
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Stone Mountain always has a HUGE display.  And even more HUGE crowd.  If you go, plan to get there VERY early.  I cannot place enough emphsis on the huge crowd part.  I went one year, a few years ago, went to the Varsity for takeouts, and got on the road about 5:30PM.  Never made it to the park, and watched from a parking lot miles and miles away, along with 1000's of others all over the place.
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That is a great idea.  I shoot at one regularly.  There is allot of money to be made in it.   The down side is you will need a large amount of land and the throwers are expensive for automatic throwers.  plus the little extras like golf carts for older shooters and people to go around and load the auto throwers.  plus insurance in case of accidents.