A short and moderate hike with big views from atop the historic fire tower on the summit of Albert Mountain. Sitting atop Albert Mountain, in the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina, is the 55ft tall Albert Mountain Fire Tower that offers excellent views of the surrounding mountains and beyond. On a good clear … Read more
Hike to 40ft tower at the summit of Flat Top Mountain. One of the more popular hikes inside Moses Cone Park. Inside the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock, is the 5 mile round trip hike to the highest point of the park – Flat Top Mountain. … Read more
A large rock outcropping and forest area that houses unique and rare plant species to explore and enjoy. South Carolina’s Forty Acre Rock Heritage Preserve is a unique 2,267 acre preserve in the piedmont area of South Carolina. Although it is generally associated with the large rock outcropping for which it is named, which is … Read more
A beautiful destination where you can relax and enjoy the ever changing flowers and plants on the bridge. *** Unfortunately the Flowering Bridge was lost during hurricane Helene in 2024 *** The Flowering Bridge of Lake Lure North Carolina is an example of how a group of volunteers can take something old, that was destine … Read more
A short and moderate loop hike inside Table Rock State Park with numerous waterfalls and cascades. Inside South Carolina’s Table Rock State Park is a short loop trail that is a beautiful walk through the woods that is packed with a number of water features. The 2 mile Carrick Creek Trail is rated as moderate … Read more
The ruins of a 250 year old church that are in a beautiful and tranquil area of South Carolina. In the low country of South Carolina, near the town of Beaufort, is the historic site and ruins of Prince William’s Parish Church which is more commonly referred to as the Old Sheldon Church Ruins. While … Read more
A beautiful park in downtown Columbia with a great 2.5 mile urban trail that follows the old canal route. Located in the capital city of Columbia South Carolina is one of the nicest urban trails you will find – The Riverfront Park and Historic Canal Trail. This 2 1/2 mile paved trail is mostly flat … Read more
A unique South Carolina park with hiking trails, sandstone formations, and a waterfall. Located in the center of South Carolina, about 30 minutes from Columbia, is the interesting and unique outdoor destination – Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve. Unlike anything you would expect to see in South Carolina, Peachtree Rock is filled with very unusual geological … Read more
A long and very strenuous hike to the top of South Carolinas tallest waterfall where you cross over it via a suspension bridge. Located deep inside Caesars Head State Park is the impressive 400+ waterfall – Raven Cliff Falls. It is the tallest waterfall in South Carolina and also one of the more difficult waterfalls … Read more
A 30ft waterfall with enormous flow over the falls. The highest waterfall on the Chattooga River. Located on the Chattooga River in the far Northwest corner of South Carolina, in the Sumter National Forest, is the largest waterfall on the Chattooga River – Big Bend Falls. With a total drop of about 30ft, Big Bend … Read more
