How to Reach Courthouse Falls in Transylvania County
This waterfall travel guide will take you to Courthouse Falls in Western NC, with driving directions, parking info, hike details, and nearby places to visit!
Pisgah National Forest
Catawba Falls Trail in Old Fort is Open Again! (How to Reach a Beautiful Western NC Waterfall)
Catawba Falls reopens after years of safety-focused maintenance. Our travel guide shares how you can hike to this beautiful Western NC waterfall near Asheville!
Hiking Table Rock Mountain Trail in the Linville Gorge (Everything You Need to Know)
Hiking the Table Rock Mountain Trail is an excellent way to experience the rugged Linville Gorge Wilderness Area of Pisgah National Forest, even if you aren’t an expert hiker. The Linville Gorge is home to some of North Carolina‘s toughest hiking trails. However, the short but sometimes steep Table Rock Mountain trail is about 1 … Read More
How to Reach Moore Cove Falls near Brevard
Moore Cove Falls is an enchanting 50-foot waterfall near Brevard that sits inside Pisgah National Forest, between Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock.
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower (How to Reach NC’s Tallest Fire Tower)
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower in Pisgah National Forest is the tallest fire tower in NC. Our guide shares its history, hiking tips, and directions!
30+ Great Things to Do in Pisgah National Forest
Our guide covers the best things to do in Pisgah National Forest, including hiking trails, waterfalls, camping opportunities, and nearby Western NC towns.
How to See Tom’s Creek Falls in Marion (and Why We Love It!)
Tom’s Creek Falls is a beautiful 80-foot waterfall in Western North Carolina, about 40 minutes from Asheville. The trailhead to Tom’s Creek Falls is about 7 miles from downtown Marion in McDowell County. If you can, please make time for Marion, as this is one of our favorite mountain towns. Read More: Waterfalls near Asheville … Read More
How to Visit the Awesome North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville
The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville is a 434-acre public botanical garden and is one of our favorite places to visit in Western North Carolina. While still part of Pisgah National Forest, it was established as an affiliate of the University of North Carolina System in 1986. Since then, the Arboretum has remained among America’s … Read More
Hiking Hawksbill Mountain Trail in the Linville Gorge (From Start to Finish)
The Hawksbill Mountain Trail is one of our favorite NC hiking trails, especially in the rugged 11,000-acre Linville Gorge Wilderness Area of Pisgah National Forest.
Max Patch Trail (A Short Hike to Beautiful 360-Degree Views!)
The Max Patch Trail in Western North Carolina (near Asheville) leads to a beloved 4,600-foot bald mountain along the famed Appalachian Trail. With a summit that’s just under a mile from the trailhead, this trail is relatively easy for nearly all levels of hikers. Max Patch Mountain has beautiful 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains … Read More