by Debra Cloer | Jul 17, 2023 | Hike, Outdoors, Waterfall
As part of our quest to check out the many waterfalls of NC, we decided to take a weekend and camp near the forest to save having to drive the two hours multiple times. We recently discovered hipcamp.com which is like an Airbnb for camping spots. Some are private... 
by Lee Cloer | Mar 16, 2021 | Hike, Outdoors
>>> Cold! The kind of cold you read about in books…Why were we up so high freezing again? Oh yea, the wild ponies… Grayson Highlands State Park, known for the wild ponies that roam the vast grassy balds high up in the Virginia mountains. You may be... 
by Lee Cloer | Jul 23, 2020 | Hike, Outdoors, Things to Do, Waterfall
Directions Trail Map Weather Rough Ridge Trail Located just outside of Boone, NC, Rough Ridge Trail is a magnificent hiking trail with beautiful views is a short but moderate climb of close to 2.5 miles. The trail is well used and maintained and with some of the best... 
by Lee Cloer | May 30, 2020 | Hike, Outdoors, Things to Do, Waterfall
Looking for a great family nature trip while on your trip to Highlands, NC, Then you should plan a trip to one of the region’s many waterfalls and scenic overlooks. Just a short 1.6-mile drive outside of Highlands in the Nantahala National Forest, Glenn Falls is one...