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It is a strenuous hike to the top of Shortoff but well worth the effort. On the southern side of the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, just north of Lake James, is the strenuous hike to the top of Shortoff Mountain. While this is a strenuous hike up the mountain, it is absolutely worth the effort…
On May 21st Chimney Rock State Park will celebrate 10 years of being a state park. They are celebrating with special events this weekend that include guided hikes, special exhibits and birthday cake. They are also offering discounted adult admission tickets if you donate a can or box of food at the ticket plaza. Tickets…
The visitors center building at the Wright Brothers National Memorial is getting an upgrade! It will be undergoing renovations until late summer/early fall 2018 to improve the building and to install brand new interactive exhibits. The main grounds of the memorial will remain open and a temporary facility has been setup near the parking lot.…
On Saturday, May 20th, the Cradle of Forestry in America will be hosting a BioBlitz event at the Pink Beds Picnic Area. This free event starts at 7:00am and goes until 2:00pm. There will also be a guided night walk from 7:30pm – 10:00pm. During the event participants will have an opportunity to work along…
After being destroyed by the wildfire of November, 2016 that ravaged the area around Whitewater Falls, the US Forest Service has announced that the viewing area at the falls is being rebuilt and will be reopened by July 4th, 2017. Until then, this extremely popular area will remain temporarily closed while crews work to restore…
A nice park near Walhalla South Carolina with two historic buildings you can check out. Oconee County in South Carolina is a hot spot of wonderful destinations that include numerous waterfalls, rivers, hiking trails, and historical sites. One of the historical sites is the Oconee Station State Historic Site just outside the charming town of…
A beautiful waterfall you can visit without a hike that is inside a wonderful county park. In the far corner of Oconee County, South Carolina, inside Chau Ram County Park, is the beautiful 30ft cascading waterfall – Chau Ram Falls. Located on Ramsey Creek right before it enters the larger Chauga River, this waterfall is…
At 70ft, Lee Falls is one of the most picturesque waterfalls of South Carolina. Deep inside Oconee County, South Carolina lies one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the state: Lee Falls. This 75 foot beauty is truly exceptional and is in a wonderfully remote and beautiful section of the Sumter National Forest that is…
A beautiful waterfall with numerous wildflowers in the Spring and Summer. At the Oconee Station State Historic Site of South Carolina, which is also in the Sumter National Forest, sits the beautiful Station Cove Falls. Also referred to as Station Creek Falls, this beautiful 60ft waterfall is an easy 3/4 mile hike through a beautiful…
A beautiful gem just south of Cashiers North Carolina that is only a short walk to view. Just south of Cashiers North Carolina is the exceptionally beautiful Silver Run Falls. This 30ft waterfall is one of the more beautiful waterfalls in the area. It pours into a large plunge pool that is also a popular…
