A large and powerful waterfall that is accessed via a moderate 1 3/4 mile hike. Not recommended for small children due to steep ledges. In the beautiful Wilson Creek area of North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest is the tall and impressive – Harper Creek Falls. At about 50ft high, this multi-tiered cascade is exceptionally beautiful…

One of the easiest mountain lookout towers to reach as it is only 500ft from the road. Stunning views are found from the top of the tower. High atop Wayah Bald mountain near Franklin North Carolina is the easy to access Wayah Bald Lookout Tower. At an elevation of 5,342ft this 50ft stone tower, which…

One of the more popular hikes in Western North Carolina, the Roan Mountain Highlands offers stunning views from atop three grassy balds. On the North side of the Pisgah National Forest, right at the Tennessee and North Carolina Border, is the very beautiful and popular mountain ridge – Roan Mountain. It is not a single…

A short but exceptionally beautiful waterfall inside the Panthertown Valley of the Nantahala National Forest. Tucked away in the remote Panthertown section of the Nantahala National Forest is the exceptionally beautiful and somewhat easy to reach – Schoolhouse Falls. At about 25ft high, this isn’t a very high waterfall; yet it is one of the…

A local favorite waterfall and swimming hole inside the South Mountains Game Lands that is shaped by strange formations in the rock. Deep in the South Mountains Game Lands near our hometown of Bostic, North Carolina is the hidden gem in the forest known as Pot Branch Falls or just “The Pots”. This multi-tiered waterfall…

A short 1 mile moderate hike to the grassy bald peak of Bearwallow Mountain. Exceptional views of the Hickory Nut Gorge area can be found atop this summit. In the Hickory Nut Gorge area of North Carolina, near Chimney Rock, is the grassy bald peak of Bearwallow Mountain. The moderate hike to the top of…

An easy to reach and beautiful 20ft waterfall in a newly formed North Carolina state forest. In the newly formed Headwaters State Forest of North Carolina, is the stunningly beautiful waterfall – Graveley Falls. At only about 20 feet high, the falls aren’t too tall, but what it lacks in size it makes up for…

A roadside 15ft waterfall in the Headwaters State Forest of North Carolina. There is also a large swimming hole at the bottom of the falls. Just off the road, in the newly formed Headwaters State Forest, is the very easy to reach East Fork Falls. At only about 12-15 feet high, it isn’t a very…

A short waterfall and long cascade at the end of a kid friendly hike inside the Pathertown Valley. Panthertown Valley, of the Nantahala National Forest, has a number of beautiful waterfalls scattered throughout the valley. On this episode we are going to explore one of the falls that is easy to reach and is a…

Two beautiful waterfalls inside Panthertown Valley that are reached via a moderate loop trail. On the West side of Panthertown Valley, inside the Nantahala National Forest, are a few easy to reach modest sized waterfalls. Two of these, Frolictown Falls and Wilderness Falls, are visited via a wonderful loop trail that is accessed from the…

A short but beautiful cascade in the Wilson Creek region of the Pisgah National Forest. Inside the Wilson Creek area of North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest is the remote waterfall – Bard Falls. At a height of only about 25 feet, Bard Falls isn’t too high and it is more of a large cascade. It…

An almost magical place in the forest. Once a year, thousands of daffodils bloom at this special place in Linville Gorge. On the Southern side of the Linville Gorge Wilderness, just next to Linville River, is a late Winter or early Spring treasure that can be reached by the adventurous and experienced hiker – Daffodil…

A roadside classic that is just a few minutes outside of Highlands North Carolina. A must see North Carolina waterfall! Just off Highway 64, a few miles west of Highlands North Carolina, is the impressive and very easy to reach Dry Falls of the Nantahala National Forest. Literally just a few hundred feet off the…

A short but well formed waterfall in Western North Carolina that is just a short distance from the road. Located in the far western side of North Carolina, surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest, is the short but beautiful waterfall known as Yellow Creek Falls. While it is surrounded on all sides by the National…

A protected old growth forest named after the famed and beloved American poet and writer, Joyce Kilmer. Located in the far corner of Western North Carolina, near Robbinsville, is an old growth forest named in honor of the American writer and poet – Joyce Kilmer. The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is about 3,800 acres of…

The popular Lover’s Leap hiking trail in Hot Springs North Carolina. A short, popular, and somewhat strenuous hike up Lover’s Leap Ridge. Great views! On the outskirts of the charming North Carolina town of Hot Springs, is the short hiking trail and overlook known as Lover’s Leap. Offering beautiful views of the French Broad River,…

A short but steep hiking trail to the top of the iconic peak just outside Asheville North Carolina that offers up beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, West of Asheville, is the short hike to the iconic peak – Mount Pisgah. Easily noticeable with its distinct shape and towering…

The enhanced overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway that provides a secluded east facing view of the hills. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on the southern edge of Ashe County in North Carolina is the enhanced parkway overlook known as Jumpinoff Rock. Initially this may look like most of the other overlooks on the…

A short waterfall that is only about 100ft off Highway 281 in North Carolina. Very beautiful! In the Pisgah National Forest of North Carolina, Just off Highway 281 and a few minutes North of the South Carolina border, is the short and pretty waterfall known as John’s Jump Falls. This 25 foot beauty is just…

A beautiful multi-tiered waterfall that is not too far off the road. It is, however, a steep trail down to the falls. Deep in the North Carolina forest, inside the Nantahala National Forest, is a hidden waterfall gem called Scotsman Falls. At about 50 feet in height, Scotsman Falls is a mix of a freefall…