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
Wayah Bald Tower is a historic lookout tower in Franklin. It’s where you’ll find the best views in this Macon County town!
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!
This article is a temporary memorial to Lake Lure Flowering Bridge while it rebuilds and recovers from Hurricane Helene. We encourage you to support them and their neighbors throughout Western NC that were affected by the storm. The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is a one-of-a-kind North Carolina attraction that belongs on everyone’s bucket list. Located … Read More
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
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.
More than 100 Blue Ridge Parkway hikes in North Carolina’s 252 mile stretch of that scenic road. Here are 30 of the best and most rewarding trails.
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
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
Elk River Falls is Currently Closed Due to Hurricane Helene Damage. We await its reopening. Please do not attempt to visit at this time.