An interesting cave on the bank of the Yadkin River with a historical link to Daniel Boone. Did you know that there are almost 900 caves and caverns that are known to exist in North Carolina? While most of them are inaccessible, some of them are very accessible and quite easy to visit. Boone’s Cave … Read more
A beautiful roadside waterfall that flows under a 1930’s era stone bridge. Very scenic! Just off Highway 215, in the Northern Pisgah National Forest, as it crosses over the west fork of the Pigeon River is the beautiful roadside waterfall – Sunburst Falls. This wonderful series of cascades starts just upstream from the old stone … Read more
The remote, but easily accessible, 50ft high Dill Falls. Way off the beaten path, in the Southern section of the Pisgah National Forest, sits the remote, but easily accessible, Dill Falls. This is an exceptionally beautiful waterfall that, while it is remote, isn’t too difficult to reach and is absolutely worth the trip. Pictures and … Read more
An easy hike to a wonderful waterfall that starts at the beautiful South Toe River. In the northern section of the Pisgah National Forest just north of the Blue Ridge Parkway and minutes from Roaring Fork Falls is the beautiful Setrock Creek Falls. Located next to the Black Mountain Campground in Burnsville North Carolina, this … Read more
The 50 foot Melrose Falls is less known but just as beautiful as other falls in the area. Just east of the town of Saluda North Carolina, is the less popular but very beautiful – Melrose Falls. This is a large waterfall spanning multiple cascades that can be reached by a roundtrip hike of just … Read more
A beautifully unique waterfall that is very easy to reach. In the northern section of the Pisgah National Forest, just north of the Blue Ridge Parkway, sits the wonderfully different, Roaring Fork Falls. This beautiful waterfall on Roaring Fork Creek is a long cascade that falls about 50ft but takes about twice as long as … Read more
Built in 1911, the Pisgah Covered Bridge is one of only two remaining antique covered bridges in North Carolina. In the small North Carolina community of Pisgah, near Asheboro, sits one of only two remaining historic covered bridges in the state – the humble Pisgah Covered Bridge. Originally built in 1911, at a cost of … Read more
The crown jewel of the North Carolina state Parks, Chimney Rock is a great spot to visit. Standing tall in the Hickory Nut Gorge area of Western North Carolina is the unique rock formation Chimney Rock that is the signature attraction and namesake of Chimney Rock State Park. This 6,800+ acre park is a hot-spot … Read more
Courthouse Falls is one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the area. Hidden away in the Southern Pisgah National Forest, just North of Brevard, is the beautiful and picturesque Courthouse Falls. This 45 foot waterfall is located in a rocky cove with a deep pool at the base of the falls that would make a … Read more
Two of the most picturesque waterfalls in South Carolina with an easy walk. Located in the Jocassee Gorge Wilderness Area of South Carolina, Just north of Pickens, is the beautiful Twin Falls. It is one of the most picturesque waterfalls in South Carolina and, as the name suggests, consists of two waterfalls that form as … Read more
