Visiting Northeast Tennessee and want to check out some waterfalls while you’re in the area? Here’s a family friendly day trip with the travel time under three hours. Some of these waterfalls are more impressive than others, but what I really like about this day trip is that the waterfalls all look completely different than… [Read More]
Waterfall Byway/Dupont State Forest Day Trip
Looking for a day trip that allows you to see twelve waterfalls in one day? Here’s one for you. The driving distance clocks in at only 2.5 hours total. Almost all of these waterfalls are easy and short hikes. Triple Falls and High Falls are both moderate hikes that are on the same trail, so… [Read More]
Bridal Veil Falls (NC)
For many generations Bridal Veil Falls, which is located in the Nantahala National Forest, has been famous for being the only waterfall in North Carolina you can drive behind. When the highway was originally built, all traffic went behind the waterfall. There have always been problems with falling rocks and icy roads, however it has… [Read More]
Upper Greeter Falls
Upper Greeter Falls is part of South Cumberland State Park, which is broken into different sections. Upper Greeter Falls is located in the Savage Gulf area in Altamont. Upper Greeter Falls is best viewed during the Spring or after a good rainfall if you want to see the waterfall at its best. When we went… [Read More]
Cumberland Falls
Cumberland Falls was the first waterfall I visited in Kentucky and what a find! There are several overlooks to view this impressive 125 feet wide, 68 feet high waterfall. Cumberland Falls is also known as the Little Niagara, Niagara of the South or Great Falls and is located inside the Daniel Boone National Forest. Cumberland… [Read More]
Issaqueena Falls
Issaqueena Falls is a 100 foot waterfall located inside Stumphouse Tunnel Park (note that there is a $5 parking fee at the park) about 7 miles west of Walhalla. Issaqueena Falls can be viewed from a observation deck about 200 yards from the parking lot. However, it is sometimes obstructed by the trees. From the… [Read More]