Middle Spivey Falls isn’t the easiest waterfall to find or photograph, but it is worth it. It is not crowded like many other waterfalls, in fact we were the only ones there so we had plenty of time to ourselves to absorb the beauty and tranquility. Middle Spivey Falls is best photographed early in the… [Read More]
Lower Spivey Falls
Lower Spivey Falls is a pretty, 50 foot waterfall located on private property. Lower Spivey Falls is part of a series of four large waterfalls, all of which are privately owned. There is a parking space right in front of the waterfall, which can be seen at a distance. There is a gate between the… [Read More]
Ruby Falls
This waterfall and caverns, located over 1,120 feet underground, is one of my all time favorites. It’s so unique and beautiful. Although it does cost to get in, it is worth every penny. Ruby Falls was discovered over 1,120 feet below the surface of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN in 1928 by Leo Lambert and… [Read More]
Cedar Falls/Cedar Shoals
Cedar Falls is located inside Cedar Falls park in Greenville County. This area is rich in both history and beauty. The Reedy River at this point widens to over 200 feet, cascading over rocks to create a beautiful and picturesque waterfall. The Cherokee and Catawba Native American tribes used the rock shoals at Cedar Falls… [Read More]
Place of a Thousand Drips
The Place of a Thousand Drips is a low flow waterfall that can be seen from your vehicle. Its 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]
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]