5 Ways to Reach Carter Falls In Elkin (a Beautiful Yadkin Valley Waterfall)
Carter Falls is one of the best waterfalls in North Carolina. Our guide shares 5 ways to reach it, swimming info, safety tips, and much more.
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Hiking in Hendersonville (30+ Great Trails Within 1 Hour)
Thanks to its perfect location in the mountains of North Carolina, there are plenty of opportunities for hiking in Hendersonville and its surroundings. Some of NC’s best trails are found here, and we’re going to share those within an hour’s drive from the Henderson County seat. Some of the best hiking trails in Hendersonville’s surroundings … Read More
How to Reach Schoolhouse Falls in Panthertown Valley
Schoolhouse Falls is a beautiful 18-foot waterfall in Panthertown Valley, a wonderful spot in Western NC’s Jackson County. Our guide details how you can see it!
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 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.
Silver Run Falls in Jackson County (How to Reach this Gorgeous Waterfall!)
Silver Run Falls is a beautiful 25-foot waterfall in Jackson County, North Carolina, just down the road from Cashiers. It’s also a popular swimming hole!
20+ Kid-Friendly Waterfalls In NC (Easy Hikes And Swimming Holes!)
One of the greatest things about this state is all the kid-friendly waterfalls in NC. We’ve been taking ours to waterfalls from the beginning, but many are not easy to reach for kids on their own. That’s why we created this guide, with more than 20 waterfalls that children can easily enjoy. We’ve also included … Read More
How to Reach Wintergreen Falls in DuPont State Forest
Wintergreen Falls Trail is an easy, kid-friendly waterfall hike (dog-friendly!) inside DuPont State Recreational Forest in Western North Carolina. After visiting this beautiful 20-foot waterfall at the end of this hike, we came away appreciating this quieter side of DuPont State Forest. We created this guide to help you reach it, too. Keep reading and … Read More
How to See Elk River Falls (Trail and Safety Tips)
Elk River Falls (also known as Big Falls) is a beautiful waterfall near Banner Elk, North Carolina. Our guide shows how you can safely enjoy this wonderful place!
25+ Beautiful Waterfalls near Boone (within 2 Hours)
Some of North Carolina’s most gorgeous waterfalls sit near the towns of Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk in the High Country.