If you head northwest on Highway 276 out of Brevard, NC, the road closely follows the Davidson River. There are lots of recreation areas just off the highway and cars are parked wherever there is enough room to pull over. … Continued
I’ve talked about making the transition to trail runners. Now let me talk about the accessory that has made my shoes even better—gaiters. Most people think of gaiters as a tool for mountaineering or bushwhacking, but they are useful for … 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
My favorite time to hike is in winter and early spring. It’s a little cold, but there are very few people out, there are no bugs, and the vistas from the mountaintops are unobstructed by foliage. Table Rock State Park … 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
Stumphouse Tunnel has an interesting history. The tunnel was first proposed in 1835 by residents of Charleston, South Carolina as a new and shorter route for the Blue Ridge Railroad between Charleston and the Ohio river valley area which until … Continued
Paris Mountain is a state park near Greenville, South Carolina. It’s $5 per car and the area includes a beach, lake activities, picnic tables, fields, and lots of biking and hiking trails. It’s a local treasure that not enough people … Continued
Whitewater Falls is right on the SC/NC state line in the Nantahala National Forest. Technically, the upper falls are in North Carolina and the lower falls are in South Carolina. View this post on Instagram Left to right: Upper Whitewater … Continued
Black Balsam Knob Mountain might be my favorite spot on my usual stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s in Pisgah National Forest just above Graveyard Fields, and about ten miles north of Frying Pan Mountain Lookout Tower. It’s also … Continued
Frying Pan Mountain Lookout Tower sits atop Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. The tower was built in 1941 and is around 70 feet tall. It provides panoramic views of Cold Mountain, Shining Rock Wilderness Area, and Mount Mitchell, which … Continued