A humble little waterfall that is easily reached from the Linville Falls Parking lot. Tucked away in a little cove near the Linville Falls visitor center off the Blue Ridge Parkway, is the humble Dugger’s Creek Falls that cascades only a mere 10 feet. While it is small compared to its close neighbor Linville Falls, … Read more
A wonderful 7,000+ acre state park with a number of hiking trails and recreational activities. Just North of Winston-Salem North Carolina in the Sauratown Mountains, is Hanging Rock State Park which is a 7,000+ acre recreation wonderland of beautiful rivers, cliffs, waterfalls, mountains, a cave, and a 12 acre lake. The park supports a wide … Read more
A unique hiking destination that provides access to a waterfall and cave. Just off the western edge of Hanging Rock State Park is the unique double hiking destination of Tory’s Den and Falls. This short hiking trail of less than 1/2 mile round trip provides easy access to Tory’s Falls as well Tory’s Den which … Read more
Two easily reached waterfalls in one hike is what you get with this destination. Northeast of the visitors center at Hanging Rock State Park are two beautiful waterfalls that are a short and easy hike from the visitors center parking lot. Using a brief section of the Mountains-to-Sea trail, the 6/10’s of a mile hike … Read more
Hike to the top of a mountain and view the impressive Hanging Rock. Located near the center of Hanging Rock State Park is the namesake hiking destination of the park – Hanging Rock. This 2.6 round-trip hiking trail takes you up to the summit of the beautiful rocky peak that is so strikingly visible as … Read more
The beautiful Upper Cascade Falls which is a very short hike from the visitor center at Hanging Rock State Park. Just outside the visitor center in Hanging Rock State Park is the beautiful and easily accessed Upper Cascade Falls. At a modest 25ft, this picturesque destination doesn’t disappoint and is well worth 3/10’s of a … Read more
You can visit the historic location where Pepsi-Cola was created in 1898 by Caleb Bradham. Located in the historic town of New Bern North Carolina is the site where Pepsi-Cola was invented by Caleb Bradham, a local pharmacist, who formulated the iconic taste of this uniquely American beverage in his pharmacy in 1898. This important … Read more
A family owned and operated vineyard in the heart of the North Carolina wine country. Located in the heart of North Carolina wine country is the McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks that specializes in small lots of artisan wines and hard ciders. Opening in 2006, this family owned and operated vineyard is the labor of … Read more
Quite possibly the best overlook in the Linville Gorge area. A great spot for early morning sunrises since it faces East. Off the beaten path in the Linville Gorge area is the remote treasure of Wiseman’s View. This handicapped accessible vista, that is only 2/10’s of a mile from the parking lot, has to be … Read more
A South Carolina wonderland with 4,000 acres of protected land supporting hiking, camping, and fishing. In the upstate of South Carolina in the 11,000+ acre Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area is the 4,000 acre Jones Gap State Park. This South Carolina jewel of a state park built around the gorgeous Middle Saluda River contains pristine mountain … Read more