This amazing 11 waterfall road trip starts out just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, takes you up through the Blue Ridge Parkway into the nearby city of Brevard (the Land of Waterfalls) and winds through Cashiers on the way to Highland via the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway. There are so many beautiful sights to see… [Read More]
Green Mountain Creek Falls
While Green Mountain Creek Falls isn’t as impressive as many of the waterfalls on the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, it is quite pretty and most likely you’ll have it all to yourself. It’s located about 8 miles from downtown Blowing Rock and only a short distance from the Blue Ridge Parkway so it is the… [Read More]
Spring Falls (inside Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve)
Spring Falls is located inside the Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve. If you are looking for a longer family friendly hike on an easy trail, then this waterfall is for you. From the good sized parking lot, you will start your hike by walking up steps and crossing a suspension bridge. It swings pretty easily, especially… [Read More]
Big Falls (inside Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve)
While only 12 feet high, Big Falls remains impressive due to its width. It spreads from bank-to-bank cascading over sandstone steps. Big Falls is located inside the Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve. From the good sized parking lot, you will start your hike by walking up steps and crossing a suspension bridge. It swings pretty easily,… [Read More]
Southeast Tennessee: Cookeville to Tellico Plains 3-5 Day Waterfall Road Trip
This waterfall 3-5 day trip includes 22 different waterfalls and is around 6.5 hours of drive time. Some of the sights do include fees, including Ruby Falls and Lover’s Leap/High Falls (located inside Rock City), so check ahead. Depending on how early you start each day and how close you stay to the next stop… [Read More]
Northeast Tennessee 3-5 Day Waterfall Road Trip
Looking for some adventure while looking at this year’s beautiful Fall leaves in northeast Tennessee? Then look no further. This waterfall road trip has it all. While the drive time is under 5 hours, there’s a lot to see and hike along the way. Backbone Falls Our trip begins in Bristol, Tennessee at Backbone Falls,… [Read More]