Shunkawauken Falls is a beautiful and tall waterfall in Polk County that you can view from the comfort of your car. Located just outside the Western North Carolina town of Columbus sits the beautiful 150 foot Shunkawauken falls. It is perhaps the easiest falls to get to as it must be viewed from your car…

A beautiful park and greenspace near Spartanburg, SC that blends late 18th century buildings and architecture with the natural. Located in historic Glendale South Carolina in Spartanburg County, Glendale Shoals Preserve is a beautiful 13 acre green space along Lawson’s Fork Creek that blends late 1800’s history and architecture with significant plant, animal and bird…

A 45ft drive up beauty along Looking Glass Creek in the Pisgah National Forest just North of Brevard, NC. In the Southern Pisgah Forest, just outside Brevard, North Carolina is an area known as the land of waterfalls in Transylvania County, where you’ll find this roadside beauty known as Looking Glass Falls.  This 45ft waterfall…

A scenic rocky mountain along the Blue Ridge Parkway that offers near 360 degree views from the lookout at the summit. Along the Blue Ridge Parkway, as it traverses the Southern Pisgah National Forest, is the rocky and beautiful mountain peak known as the Devil’s Courthouse.  At an elevation of 5,720 feet, it provides a…

A short hike through the Pisgah National Forest will get you to this beautiful 50ft waterfall that you can walk behind or under if you want to. In the Southern Pisgah Forest just north of Brevard North Carolina in Transylvania County which is known as the land of waterfalls, sits the hidden jewel –  Moore…

Skinny Dip Falls is a magical place that you must see, hear, and experience. Very popular in the Summer. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, exactly at milepost 417, is the refreshingly wonderful and almost magical – Skinny Dip Falls.  Nestled at the bottom of a ridge along the Yellowstone Prong, Skinny Dip Falls is…

An impressive and massive 200ft waterfall that is reached via a beautiful 2 mile hike. Located in Oconee County of South Carolina just south of the North Carolina border is the amazing and impressive Lower Whitewater Falls. The falls are part of chain of waterfalls along the North and South Carolina border that is the…

One of only two remaining antique covered bridges in North Carolina that has been preserved and available to the public. Claremont North Carolina is the host and steward of one of only two remaining antique covered bridges left in the state of North Carolina – Bunker Hill Covered Bridge. Built in 1895, it is the…

A beautiful waterfall that is an easy walk from the spacious and well maintained parking lot of Graveyard Fields. Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Southern Pisgah National Forest, is the popular and beautiful Second Falls.  This easily reached 70ft waterfall  is an easy 6/10 of a mile hike from the Graveyard…

Many of the scenes from the Hunger Games were filmed in North Carolina. This episode of HD Carolina will explore some of the more public areas used in the film. North Carolina provided a lot of the settings and scenes for the hugely popular movie series The Hunger Games.  Many of the scenes were filmed…

Whitewater Falls is a massive waterfall that roars as it rushes down the mountain. In the Southern Nantahala National Forest of North Carolina, just North of the South Carolina border, is the massive Whitewater Falls that echoe through the Jocasee Gorge as the whitewater river roars an impressive 411ft down the rugged cliffs of this…

A very short hike to a hidden and less popular gem inside the Southern Pisgah National Forest. Just North of Brevard North Carolina, in the Southern Pisgah National Forest, is the easily reached Slick Rock Falls. This short 30ft waterfall is less than 100 yards from the parking area. The Pisgah National Forest is 800…

A very picturesque waterfall in a wonderful recreation area just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near the scenic town of Little Switzerland, is the beautiful and picturesque Crabtree Falls.  Crabtree Falls is part of the Crabtree Meadows Recreation area where in addition to the falls, you’ll find a campground,…

A beautiful and unique vineyard with treehouses you can visit or stay at. The last place you would expect to find a vineyard is in the heart of a residential neighborhood in Monroe NC, but that is exactly what you find when you arrive at Tree House Vineyards. Located just an hour outside of Charlotte…

A beautiful 50ft waterfall that is a very short and easy hike to reach. Up on a hillside inside the Sumter National Forest in Oconee County is the easily reached 50 foot high Spoonauger Falls.   This beautiful cascade is a moderate 20 minute walk from the trailhead and is great for all ages.  It…

A picture perfect 70ft waterfall at the end of a beautiful and easy hike though the Sumter National Forest. Deep inside the Sumter National Forest in Oconee County, is the spectacular King Creek Falls.  This 70 foot beauty is only 1/2 mile from the road via an easily hiked and well marked trail that is…

Americas steepest and fastest zipline adventure is located in Western North Carolina. Imagine spending several hours zipping over a canopy of trees with the Green River Gorge rushing by below you. When you visit The Gorge Zip Line in Saluda North Carolina, it doesn’t have to be only in your imagination. The Gorge is located…

A short hike along a well maintained trail takes you to the beautiful 60′ Toms Creek Falls. In the North Carolina town of Marion in the Northern Pisgah National Forest, is an easy short hike to Toms Creek Falls along a well maintained trail that has little elevation change. It is a perfect hike for…

A unique hiking destination along the Blue Ridge Parkway that offers beautiful and wide views of the surrounding mountains. Sitting just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Southern Pisgah National Forest is the 70-foot tall Frying Pan Lookout Tower that was built in 1941 and is the tallest US Forest Service lookout tower in…

A short hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway offering stunning views of multiple directions with great views of Grandfather Mountain. There is a hidden gem just off the Blue Ridge Parkway that offers stunning views in multiple directions including some great views of Grandfather Mountain.  This treasure is a short hike of only 1400ft up…