Noccalula Falls
Noccalula Falls is one of those attractions that I’ve heard about for years but never found an excuse to visit. I used to have family in Gadsden and have spent many Christmas Eves there, yet somehow we never dropped by. … Continued
Tallulah Gorge Sate Park
Tallulah Gorge State Park is one of the best parks I’ve visited in a long time—and I visit a lot of parks. Too many public spaces seem to cower in fear of liability (Pearson’s Falls & Glen is a great … Continued
Discovery Falls & Log Hollow Falls
After visiting Wintergreen Falls in DuPont State Forest earlier on Sunday morning, I hung out in Brevard until the rain let up. Then I visited Discovery Falls and Log Hollow Falls off FS 475B (also known as Headwaters Road) in … Continued
Wintergreen Falls
The forecast on Sunday showed intermittent rain. I thought I’d use the cold, gray day to visit some short waterfalls I’ve been putting off in pursuit of bigger miles. Wintergreen Falls is a summer swimming hole in DuPont State Forest, … Continued
Raven Cliff Falls Loop (7.5 miles)
I drive through Caesars Head State Park all time on my way to Pisgah National Forest in the Brevard and Asheville areas of North Carolina. I somehow got it in my head a long time ago that I already hiked … Continued
Foothills Trail (77 miles)
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The Foothills Trail is a footpath between Oconee State Park and Table Rock State Park in upstate South Carolina. The white-blazed trail is 77 miles long and features everything from old logging roads to ridge walks to winding contours to … Continued
Greenland Creek Falls
I was supposed to do the steep section of the Foothills Trail over the weekend, but someone set Pinnacle Mountain on fire. All trails in the Table Rock area were closed. My timing has never been very good. View this … Continued
Panthertown Valley Loop (7 miles)
I don’t know how I’ve never been to Panthertown Valley before. It is a truly unique part of Nantahala National Forest that features a pretty extensive trail system. Best of all, the pathways intersect frequently, allowing you to stitch several … Continued
Cedar Falls Park
Cedar Falls Park is part of the Greenville County Recreational system. It’s about halfway between Greenville and Greenwood in the upstate region of South Carolina. There is a park, a fenced play area, and an open field, but the main … Continued
Little Bradley Falls
After being pleasantly surprised by the stunning views at Big Bradley Falls near Saluda, North Carolina, I finally got around to hiking to Little Bradley Falls in the same area. As with Big Bradley Falls, the pathway seems to be … Continued