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Cat Gap Loop (4.5 miles)
5 Sep 2016

Cat Gap Loop (4.5 miles)

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

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

day, easy, family, fun, getaway, trip, weekend
Big Bend Trail & Falls
5 Jul 2016

Big Bend Trail & Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 3

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

day, easy, family, fishing, fun, getaway, hiking, river, swimming, trip, wading
King Creek Falls
3 Jul 2016

King Creek Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 2

King Creek Falls is one of many waterfalls in the Oconee district of Sumter National Forest. It’s off of highway 107 near the intersection of GA, NC, and SC, and is a tributary of the Chattooga River. The whole area … Continued

day hike, directions, easy, fun, getaway, haiking, trip
Glen Falls
18 Apr 2016

Glen Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 1

Glen Falls is in Nantahala National Forest just outside of Highlands, North Carolina. It’s easy to access and, as far as waterfalls go, is a fulfilling experience. You take a gravel road off of HWY 106, and the trailhead is … Continued

cashiers, day trip, fun, getaway, Highlands, Tourism, walk
Hollywild Animal Park
10 Apr 2016

Hollywild Animal Park

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, South Carolina | 0

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

day, family, fun, getaway, kids, park, petting, play, small, trip, weekend, wildlife, zoo
Sky Top Orchard
6 Apr 2016

Sky Top Orchard

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

Sky Top Orchard is a few miles off US HWY 25 in Flat Rock, North Carolina, just across the South Carolina line. It sits atop Mt. McAlpine and boasts wonderful views. Parking is free and the entire area is very … Continued

day trip, family, fun, getaway, hendersonville, weekend

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