Panthertown Valley Trail to Mac’s Gap Loop (Near Cashiers, NC) Debra was out of town reffing club v-ball in Chattanooga, but the weather was so beautiful that I needed to see some trail time. I needed to locate a good day hike in an area I had not explored before. I...
There’s something pretty great about having a Saturday with no strict plans—just coffee, sunshine, and seeing where the day takes you. That’s exactly how Debra and I started our Mother’s Day weekend. We headed out for a laid-back morning in Franklin, NC, and ended up...
TL;DR – Quick Glance at Our High Falls Dam Release Adventure We arrived early (8:00 am) to snag a parking spot at the High Falls (Cullowhee Falls) North Trailhead. Google Maps Link 30-minute hike (moderate difficulty) to High Falls via North Trail AllTrails Link...
Some hikes are about the challenge, some are about the views, and some—like this one—are just about hanging out with your favorite people in a beautiful place. Debra and I and some of our close friends set out on a chill, overcast day to wander along Deep Creek Trail...
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BUDGET-FRIENDLY FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDE TL;DR: Best Things to Do in Sylva, Dillsboro, and Cashiers, NC Stroll Main Streets: Unique shops, galleries, restaurants, and breweries in Sylva and Dillsboro. Explore Outdoors: Panthertown Valley, Pinnacle Park,...
When winter blankets the Blue Ridge Mountains in its crisp embrace, the waterfalls along US Hwy 64 between Franklin and Highlands, NC, take on an extra layer of magic. This 30-minute drive through the Nantahala National Forest showcases some of Western North...
