An easy to reach modestly sized waterfall inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In the Big Creek section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, almost at the Tennessee boarder, is the pristine and very picturesque waterfall – Mouse Creek Falls. At just about 40 feet high, Mouse Creek Falls is only a moderately … Read more
A pleasant 2 mile hike to a 50 foot waterfall in the Southern Pisgah National Forest. There are a high number of exceptional waterfalls in the Southern Pisgah National Forest area near Brevard North Carolina. One of these falls, Cove Creek Falls, is no exception to the staggering beautiful waterfalls that this area produces. This … Read more
A beautiful but strenuous 8 mile hike up the Profile Trail to Calloway Peak. In the high Appalachian mountain region of North Carolina is the landscape icon known as Grandfather Mountain. This rugged area contains stunning mountain beauty and is home to some of the states more challenging hiking trails which includes the Profile Trail. … Read more
The historic home of the 68th governor of South Carolina, William H. Gist. In the upstate of South Carolina stands one of the best preserved historic plantation homes of the South, Rose hill Plantation state Historic Site. Built in 1832, Rose hill Plantation was a working plantation that was about 2,000 acres in size. Named … Read more
An easy walk to one of the best views of the parks namesake peak: Pilot Mountain. Located at the core of the iconic Pilot Mountain State Park is the Little Pinnacle Overlook Trail which provides picture perfect views of the parks namesake attraction – Pilot Mountain. For anyone visiting the park this is a must … Read more
A moderate walk around the base of the park landmark peak, Pilot Mountain. The very recognizable Pilot Mountain is the namesake peak of the North Carolina Pilot Mountain State Park. While the park is packed with numerous trails you can enjoy, one trail in particular, the Jomeokee Trail, provides a unique perspective of Pilot Mountain … Read more
A historic schoolhouse building in the Cataloochee region of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. North Carolina contains an enormous amount of history and the Cataloochee Region of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is no exception. There are a number of easily accessible historic sites in the area that can be enjoyed by everyone … Read more
A historical house in the Cataloochee region of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In the Cataloochee Region of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a number of historical buildings that have been preserved and are open to the public. One of these is the Woody House. Named after Jonathan Woody, the house began … Read more
One of the best kept historic houses in the Cataloochee region of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a region that is home to a number of historical sites and homesteads that are open to the public to explore and enjoy. This region, the Cataloochee region, is absolutely … Read more
A beautifully kept historic chapel in the Cataloochee region of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Cataloochee Region of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a treasure trove of historical buildings that are available for the general public to check out and enjoy. One of these items is the historic Palmer Chapel which … Read more