An easy loop hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway that provides stunning views of the surrounding area. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 4 miles south of the Linn Cove Viaduct, is the short self-guiding Flat Rock loop trail that provides easy access to the rocky summit of Flat Rock where you have spectacular … Read more
Visit the observation tower at the top of the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Deep inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park , right on the North Carolina and Tennessee border, is the highest point in the park – Clingmans Dome. It is also the highest point in Tennessee and the … Read more
Easy to access Mingo Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. On the north side of the Cherokee Indian Reservation of Western North Carolina, is the very tall and extremely picturesque Mingo Falls. At 120ft tall, this beauty is one of the tallest in the Southern Appalachians. It is spectacular … Read more
A beautiful historical grist mill from the late 1800’s that is still operational. Just North of the Cherokee Indian Reservation; in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of Western North Carolina, is the historic grist mill, Mingus Mill. Although this picturesque mill was built in 1886, it is still operational at its original location along … Read more
The double waterfall Soco Falls is very easy to reach and view as it is almost roadside. Just off Highway 19, as you pass the Blue Ridge Parkway and enter into the Cherokee Indian Reservation, is the beautiful double waterfall – Soco Falls. This somewhat hidden gem off the highway is practically roadside and can … Read more
A short but strenuous hike to the top of Babel Tower rewards you with epic views. On the Northwest side of the Linville Gorge Wilderness, just off old highway 105, is the very strenuous but also very rewarding hike known as Babel Tower. While this trail is just over 2 1/2 miles, don’t be fooled … Read more
An easy and wonderful walk to one of the best views on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, as the Parkway passes through the Craggy Gardens, is the very beautiful and popular Craggy Pinnacle which you can easily reach via a 20 minute hike on a well maintained trail up the … Read more
It is a strenuous hike to the top of Shortoff but well worth the effort. On the southern side of the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, just north of Lake James, is the strenuous hike to the top of Shortoff Mountain. While this is a strenuous hike up the mountain, it is absolutely worth the effort … Read more
A nice park near Walhalla South Carolina with two historic buildings you can check out. Oconee County in South Carolina is a hot spot of wonderful destinations that include numerous waterfalls, rivers, hiking trails, and historical sites. One of the historical sites is the Oconee Station State Historic Site just outside the charming town of … Read more
A beautiful waterfall you can visit without a hike that is inside a wonderful county park. In the far corner of Oconee County, South Carolina, inside Chau Ram County Park, is the beautiful 30ft cascading waterfall – Chau Ram Falls. Located on Ramsey Creek right before it enters the larger Chauga River, this waterfall is … Read more