This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wake Forest chapter.
There is nothing better than a weekend escape to the mountains before we take on the chaotic end-of-the-semester scene. Whether you’re leaving today, or tomorrow after that one class you just couldn’t skip, y’all are about to have a wild weekend amongst the crisp autumn leaves and glorious scent of cold beer. So make sure to pack your bags, turn off your phone, and hit the road to Fontana Dam or Gatlinburg, because while some people climb mountains, we party on top of them.Â