Looking Glass Rock is one of the more famous peaks in Pisgah National Forest. Its bald, stone face is easily observed from the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is parking in a dedicated lot at the trailhead and along the road. … Continued
Cat Gap Loop is a well-populated hiking trail in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. I dropped by the Sunday before Labor Day thinking that most tourists would be at one of the more popular trails in the area. … Continued
Big Bend Trail & Falls is part of the Oconee District of Sumter National Forest near the intersection of GA, NC, and SC. It is around 2.7 miles from the trailhead to the Chattooga River (~5.5 mile out-and-back). This hike … Continued
Hollywild Animal Park is a largely unknown animal refuge in upstate South Carolina that specializes in caring for animals that have been involved in television and film. Hollywild’s animals have appeared in numerous national advertising campaigns, photo shoots, brochures, art … Continued
The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is an attraction near the intersection of US HWY 74 and HWY 19 in Bryson City, North Carolina. The site includes shops, restaurants, cabins, a hiker hostel, and all kinds of outdoor adventure. The place … Continued
Bridal Veil Falls is a waterfall that hangs over the shoulder of US HWY 64 just north of Highlands, North Carolina. People line up in the warmer months to get a picture of themselves driving their cars beneath the overhang. … Continued
Issaqueena Falls is an attraction in the same park as Stumphouse Tunnel. This is a great picnic spot with several nearby attractions. The falls were named after an Indian girl who found out that her tribe was planning an attack … Continued
Looking Glass Falls is an attraction right off US 276 near Brevard, North Carolina. It’s a very popular tourist spot in the summer because of the on-site parking and the very short path that runs beneath the falls. As a … Continued
Wildcat Branch Falls is a series of cascades just off HWY 276 in South Carolina, not far from Caesars Head and Table Rock State Park. When I say it’s right off the road, I mean you can see the lower … Continued
The Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area is filled with waterfalls. One of the more fun day trips in the area is Jones Gap Falls in Jones Gap State Park. It’s easy to access and fun to hike. The park also features … Continued