An almost magical place in the forest. Once a year, thousands of daffodils bloom at this special place in Linville Gorge. On the Southern side of the Linville Gorge Wilderness, just next to Linville River, is a late Winter or early Spring treasure that can be reached by the adventurous and experienced hiker – Daffodil … Read more
Two beautiful waterfalls inside Panthertown Valley that are reached via a moderate loop trail. On the West side of Panthertown Valley, inside the Nantahala National Forest, are a few easy to reach modest sized waterfalls. Two of these, Frolictown Falls and Wilderness Falls, are visited via a wonderful loop trail that is accessed from the … Read more
A short waterfall and long cascade at the end of a kid friendly hike inside the Pathertown Valley. Panthertown Valley, of the Nantahala National Forest, has a number of beautiful waterfalls scattered throughout the valley. On this episode we are going to explore one of the falls that is easy to reach and is a … Read more
A roadside 15ft waterfall in the Headwaters State Forest of North Carolina. There is also a large swimming hole at the bottom of the falls. Just off the road, in the newly formed Headwaters State Forest, is the very easy to reach East Fork Falls. At only about 12-15 feet high, it isn’t a very … Read more
An easy to reach and beautiful 20ft waterfall in a newly formed North Carolina state forest. In the newly formed Headwaters State Forest of North Carolina, is the stunningly beautiful waterfall – Graveley Falls. At only about 20 feet high, the falls aren’t too tall, but what it lacks in size it makes up for … Read more
A short 1 mile moderate hike to the grassy bald peak of Bearwallow Mountain. Exceptional views of the Hickory Nut Gorge area can be found atop this summit. In the Hickory Nut Gorge area of North Carolina, near Chimney Rock, is the grassy bald peak of Bearwallow Mountain. The moderate hike to the top of … Read more
A local favorite waterfall and swimming hole inside the South Mountains Game Lands that is shaped by strange formations in the rock. Deep in the South Mountains Game Lands near our hometown of Bostic, North Carolina is the hidden gem in the forest known as Pot Branch Falls or just “The Pots”. This multi-tiered waterfall … Read more
A short but exceptionally beautiful waterfall inside the Panthertown Valley of the Nantahala National Forest. Tucked away in the remote Panthertown section of the Nantahala National Forest is the exceptionally beautiful and somewhat easy to reach – Schoolhouse Falls. At about 25ft high, this isn’t a very high waterfall; yet it is one of the … Read more
One of the more popular hikes in Western North Carolina, the Roan Mountain Highlands offers stunning views from atop three grassy balds. On the North side of the Pisgah National Forest, right at the Tennessee and North Carolina Border, is the very beautiful and popular mountain ridge – Roan Mountain. It is not a single … Read more
One of the easiest mountain lookout towers to reach as it is only 500ft from the road. Stunning views are found from the top of the tower. High atop Wayah Bald mountain near Franklin North Carolina is the easy to access Wayah Bald Lookout Tower. At an elevation of 5,342ft this 50ft stone tower, which … Read more