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Pretty Place Chapel (YMCA Camp Greenville)
30 Apr 2018

Pretty Place Chapel (YMCA Camp Greenville)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, South Carolina | 5

Pretty Place Chapel is a unique venue perched atop a rocky cliff face of Standing Stone Mountain. Although the road from US 276 is in North Carolina, the site is actually across the state line in Greenville County (SC). It’s … Continued

drive, easy, family, impressive
Eastatoe Falls
29 Apr 2018

Eastatoe Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, North Carolina, Waterfalls | 0

Eastatoe Falls is a 60-foot cascade waterfall on private property off Hwy 178 just south of Rosmon, NC. The landowners are very gracious to allow visitors to drop by the site. Please be respectful by visiting during daylight hours and … Continued

destination, easy, family, fun, summer, trip
Slick Rock Falls
26 Feb 2018

Slick Rock Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, North Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Slick Rock Falls is a 35-foot plunge waterfall below the south face of Looking Glass Rock on FS 475B, also known as Headwaters Road. You can see the falls from the gravel road, but you’ll need to walk up the … Continued

day trip, easy, falls, family, hiking
Lower Whitewater Falls
30 Jan 2018

Lower Whitewater Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Foothills Trail, Hiking, South Carolina, Waterfalls | 0

The Whitewater River features two large cascades as it flows from the mountains of North Carolina into Lake Jocassee. Upper Whitewater Falls is on the NC side of the border and the Lower Whitewater Falls is on the SC side. … Continued

day hike, easy, family, friendly
Turnpike Creek Beach
1 Oct 2017

Turnpike Creek Beach

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, North Carolina | 0

I stumbled upon Turnpike Creek Beach while hiking a patchwork loop through the Shining Rock Wilderness. I camped near the Ivestor Gap/Art Loeb Trail intersection. After breaking camp the next morning, I took the Fork Mountain Trail north to this … Continued

asheville, day, easy, family, fun, mountains, trip
Craggy Gardens
24 Sep 2017

Craggy Gardens

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking | 0

Craggy Gardens is an attraction in Pisgah National Forest just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. It’s nestled between Asheville and Mt Mitchell, so it’s easy to add to your day trip itinerary. There are 2 different parking … Continued

day, dogs, drive, easy, family, kids, pets, scenic, trip
Reno Riverwalk
13 Sep 2017

Reno Riverwalk

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, Nevada | 0

After finishing my John Muir Trail thru-hike atop Mt Whitney, I had to hitchhike from the Mt Whitney Portal to Lone Pine, CA, take a bus from Lone Pine to Reno, NV, ride a train from Reno to Sacramento, CA, … Continued

nevada, reno, sights, to do, Tourism, travel
Helton Creek Falls
26 Jun 2017

Helton Creek Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Georgia, Hiking, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Helton Creek Falls is a waterfall attraction near the Blood Mountain Wilderness in north Georgia. It’s nestled between the Walasi-Yi Interpretive Center and Vogel State Park. I’ve driven past the sign several times and I finally checked it out. It’s … Continued

easy, family, fun, quick
Silvermine Bald Overlook
30 Apr 2017

Silvermine Bald Overlook

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Art Loeb Trail, Attractions, Hiking, North Carolina, Trails | 0

I’ve been to Silvermine Bald Overlook a few times. The first time was during my first Art Loeb Trail thru-hike when I randomly stumbled upon it. The leaves were changing and I was stunned at the unexpectedly alpine landscape. View … Continued

day, easy, family, fun, hike, local, weekend
Devil’s Courthouse
27 Apr 2017

Devil’s Courthouse

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, North Carolina, Trails, Videos | 0

Devil’s Courthouse is a 5720-foot rock feature just off the Blue Ridge Parkway (mile marker 422.4) in North Carolina. Although the summit requires a short, steep hike, I’m categorizing it as an attraction because it’s right off the road. There … Continued

day, family, fun, trip, weekend

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