45+ Stunning Blue Ridge Parkway Stops in North Carolina
Plenty of beautiful sights found at various Blue Ridge Parkway stops await on the North Carolina side, including overlooks, hikes, waterfalls, and more.
Waterfalls
Mingo Falls In Cherokee NC (a Great Waterfall + Easy Hike)
Mingo Falls is one of the tallest and most beautiful waterfalls in North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians, worth the many steps you take to reach it!
100+ of the Best Hiking Trails in North Carolina
Searching for hiking trails in North Carolina? Here are our favorite hikes near Asheville, as well as other awesome parts of the Tar Heel State.
How to See High Shoals Falls in Person (+ 5 Important Trail Tips!)
High Shoals Falls in South Mountains State Park (near Morganton) is one of the best waterfalls near Asheville. It’s 1 mile into a strenuous 2.7-mile loop trail.
The 10 Best Things to Do in Hanging Rock State Park
Hanging Rock State Park is filled with 20-plus miles of hiking trails, a scenic lake for swimming and boating, and campsites.
How to See Lower Cascades Falls at Hanging Rock State Park
There are some wonderful waterfalls at Hanging Rock State Park in Stokes County, North Carolina, but our absolute favorite is Lower Cascades Falls!
75+ Great Hikes Near Asheville (Within a 2-Hour Drive)
Our guide shares 75+ hikes near Asheville, with all of these trails within a day trip away from Western North Carolina’s biggest city.
Skinny Dip Falls (The Blue Ridge Parkway’s Best Swimming Hole)
Skinny Dip Falls in Transylvania County might once have been a secret but it’s very popular now.
Setrock Creek Falls at the Foot of Mount Mitchell (How to Reach this Gorgeous Waterfall!)
Setrock Creek Falls is one of North Carolina‘s most beautiful waterfalls, sitting at the base of Mount Mitchell. It’s also one of the easiest to reach in the area, so you can bring younger kids along for this one! Mount Mitchell State Park and the awesome mountain town of Burnsville in Yancey County await nearby, … Read More
Map of Waterfalls in Western NC (50+ of the Best and Most Beautiful!)
Our map of waterfalls in Western NC shares some of the best that we’ve seen so far, but check back as we do plan to continue updating this one!