Some of these waterfalls are older favorites of ours that we’ve visited several times, while others are new favorites. Each of these waterfalls is amazing. My five-year-old was able to do three of the five in one day. I’m pretty sure he would have been able to do the other two if we had been… [Read More]
Blue Ridge Parkway Waterfall Day Trip
This day trip comprises of several waterfalls on the North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, as well as a few near the parkway. This may be a two day trip if you are traveling during peak seasons, where the trails and the parkway itself may be busier. Upper Creek Falls Before entering the… [Read More]
Brevard To Cashiers Waterfall Day Trip
Drive time for this 9 waterfall day trip clocks in at 1 hour and 22 minutes. Several of these waterfalls are either roadside or short, easy hikes. However, there are a few that are slightly longer hikes. If you are running short on time, I would recommend skipping the last two or three stops (one… [Read More]
Trail Etiquette
Who Yields When Hiking? So you’re out hiking and you see someone coming toward you. What do you do? When passing someone on a trail it is expected for one party to step to the side and yield the walkway until the other party has passed. But who has the right of way? Hikers vs…. [Read More]
Soco Falls
Soco Falls is a 120 foot, double waterfall located between Maggie Valley and Cherokee, just on the edge of the Cherokee Indian Reservation. You can view Soco Falls from several different locations. The first is the observation deck. The trail starts at the break in the guard rail just off the parking area. It takes… [Read More]
Pine Ridge Falls
Pine Ridge Falls is a 25 foot waterfall, located in the beautiful Clark’s Creek area of the Cherokee National Forest in Unicoi County, TN. The hike to Pine Ridge is an easy one mile round trip. The trail is well maintained and not too busy. There is one creek crossing that can be tricky when… [Read More]