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Quarry Falls/Upper Cullasaja Falls

Posted on September 12, 2023 Written by Leave a Comment

Bust Your Butt Falls

Quarry Falls (also known as Upper Cullasaja Falls and Bust Your Butt Falls) is a 20-foot, multi-tiered cascade in the Cullasaja River Gorge. Quarry Falls is best known for its large, deep pool at the bottom and is a popular swimming hole during warm weather. Locals also use Quarry Falls as a sliding rock. Be… [Read More]

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

Posted on September 12, 2023 Written by Tracy Wimberly Leave a Comment

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is located along the Duck River, west of the town of Manchester, Tennessee. The Old Stone Fort was built 1,500-2,000 years ago during the Middle Woodland Period. Native Americans used this area for about 500 years, eventually abandoning it. When European settlers arrived, it was unclear of how the… [Read More]

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South Central Tennessee 3-5 Day Trip

Posted on September 4, 2023 Written by Tracy Wimberly Leave a Comment

Lower Greeter Falls in the Spring

There are so many waterfalls in the south central part of Tennessee that it is hard to decide which ones to visit first. This 3-5 day trip allows you to see some of the largest and most popular ones in the area, as well as some smaller lesser known ones to give you some quiet… [Read More]

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Things to do in Brevard, NC

Posted on August 26, 2023 Written by Tracy Wimberly 5 Comments

Looking Glass Falls

Brevard, North Carolina used to be a small town that hardly anyone had heard of, but over the past few years has really gotten the attention it deserves. Brevard is called The Land of Waterfalls – and for good reason. There are 250 waterfalls located in and immediately around Brevard. It is home to Pisgah… [Read More]

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Step Falls (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park)

Posted on August 21, 2023 Written by Leave a Comment

Step Falls is a series of smaller waterfalls that are all part of the same waterfalls. If you’re looking for a waterfall that is easy to get close to inside the Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, we felt this was the easiest one. The water flows over multiple rock ledges, forming a stepped or… [Read More]

Dudley Falls

Posted on August 15, 2023 Written by 2 Comments

Dudley Falls

Dudley Falls is located in the Paint Creek Corridor in the Cherokee National Forest. While not the most impressive waterfall by height (it’s only 15 feet), the waterfall is really easy to find, being roadside. As a bonus, the drive to the waterfall is scenic and peaceful. Also you will probably find that the rock… [Read More]

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Recently Added Waterfalls

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