Bald Rock
Bald Rock is a roadside attraction off Highway 276 in upstate South Carolina. It’s above Jones Gap and below Caesars Head State Park. There is room for a dozen cars to park on the side of the road. You simply … Continued
Craggy Gardens
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
Crabtree Meadow & Falls Loop (2 miles)
Crabtree Meadow is a campground and hiking area in Pisgah National Forest off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. It’s about 16 miles north of Mt Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi River. The map point below … 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