The Place of a Thousand Drips is a low flow waterfall that can be seen from your vehicle. It’s name is quite fitting. After a good rain it can be quite dramatic as the flow of water splits into many small bands of water cascading around the rocks and creates a “thousand drips”, however if… [Read More]
Waterfalls Viewable from the Road
These trails, aren't. You can usually drive up to a spot, and view the waterfall by the roadside, sometimes even being able to drive underneath the waterfall.
Waterfall Park/Bobby McLean Memorial Park
Bobby McLean Memorial Park, also known as Waterfall Park is located in Newland, North Carolina. This memorial park honors a local firefighter. Located fairly close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, this is a great little side stop to have a nice quiet picnic lunch that isn’t crowded. We were actually on the way to the… [Read More]
Baby Falls
Baby Falls is located in the Unicoi Range of mountains near the Tennessee/North Carolina state line just down the road from Bald River Falls. The Tellico Plains region of the Cherokee National Forest has several waterfalls throughout the area. Baby Falls is easily visible from the road. There is a pull off not far from… [Read More]
Bald River Falls
Please note: Bald River Falls is currently closed due to bridge repair. Anticipated completion is the end of 2024. If you’re looking for a spectacular, family friendly waterfall in Tennessee, then Bald River Falls is for you! This beautiful 90 foot waterfall is roadside. Bald River Falls is located in the Unicoi Range of mountains… [Read More]
Woodfin Cascades
The namesake cascade at the Woodfin Cascades Overlook (Mile Post 445.7) is not in the parking area, but on the opposite side of the Blue Ridge Parkway. We actually drove past it the first time we spotted it and had to turn around and go back to see it. It is hard to spot through the trees,… [Read More]
Looking Glass Falls
Looking Glass Falls is a popular 60 foot waterfall located in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. It is family friendly and wheelchair accessible. There is a roadside platform overlooking Looking Glass Falls. The name Looking Glass came from when the water freezes on the sides of the waterfall in the winter and… [Read More]