Linville Falls
One of the most popular waterfalls along the Blue Ridge Parkway is easily reached via a short trail. One of…
Chestoa View
A short hike to one of the best views on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hidden just off the Blue Ridge…
Jones Gap State Park Overview
A South Carolina wonderland with 4,000 acres of protected land supporting hiking, camping, and fishing. In the upstate of South…
Jones Gap Falls
A 50ft waterfall in the beautiful Jones Gap State Park that is easily reached. Located in the Upstate of South…
Rainbow Falls
While the trail to this 100ft waterfall is rightly rated strenuous, it is a must see South Carolina waterfall. High…
Wisemans View
Quite possibly the best overlook in the Linville Gorge area. A great spot for early morning sunrises since it faces…
McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks
A family owned and operated vineyard in the heart of the North Carolina wine country. Located in the heart of…
The Birthplace of Pepsi
You can visit the historic location where Pepsi-Cola was created in 1898 by Caleb Bradham. Located in the historic town…
Hanging Rock State Park Overview
A wonderful 7,000+ acre state park with a number of hiking trails and recreational activities. Just North of Winston-Salem North…
Tory’s Den and Falls
A unique hiking destination that provides access to a waterfall and cave. Just off the western edge of Hanging Rock…
Window and Hidden Falls
Two easily reached waterfalls in one hike is what you get with this destination. Northeast of the visitors center at…
Hanging Rock
Hike to the top of a mountain and view the impressive Hanging Rock. Located near the center of Hanging Rock…
Upper Cascade Falls
The beautiful Upper Cascade Falls which is a very short hike from the visitor center at Hanging Rock State Park….
Duggers Creek Falls
A humble little waterfall that is easily reached from the Linville Falls Parking lot. Tucked away in a little cove…
Wilkes Heritage Museum
A great museum that showcases the history and culture of Western North Carolina. Western North Carolina is not only full…
Hawksbill Mountain
Beautiful views and rock outcroppings after a short hike up to Hawksbill Mountain. Sitting high atop the Linville Gorge overlooking…
Falls Creek Falls
One of the lesser visited gems inside Jones Gap State Park. One of our favorites. There is a wonderfully beautiful…
Rainbow Falls (NC)
The 150ft tall Rainbow Falls of North Carolina is a site to see. Just next to Gorges State Park in…
Turtleback Falls
Just upstream from Rainbow Falls, people actually ride the 20ft Turtleback Falls. Just past the popular North Carolina waterfall, Rainbow…
Orchard at Altapass
A beautiful and historic must-see stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, at mile 328.3,…
Blue Hole Falls
A popular summertime swimming hole and waterfall destination. Hidden away in the Sumter National Forest of South Carolina, just north…
Pickens Nose
Beautiful views from rock outcroppings with an easy hike. In the far corner of Western North Carolina, just south of…
Linn Cove Visitors Center
Learn all about the Linn Cove Viaduct and walk underneath it. The Linn Cove Viaduct is quite possibly one of…
Twin Falls
Two of the most picturesque waterfalls in South Carolina with an easy walk. Located in the Jocassee Gorge Wilderness Area…
Courthouse Falls
Courthouse Falls is one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the area. Hidden away in the Southern Pisgah National Forest,…