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...
Debra and I have spent enough time in Franklin, NC, to know one thing: this mountain town is the kind of place that steals your heart (and maybe your breath if you’re not used to the altitude). Between the jaw-dropping scenery, outdoor adventures, and its legendary...
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...
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BUDGET-FRIENDLY FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDE TL;DR – Siler Bald Hike from Wayah Gap via Appalachian Trail Trailhead: Wayah Gap picnic area, near Franklin, NC Distance: 3.8 miles round-trip Elevation Gain: 1,025 feet Difficulty: Moderate, easy enough...
Highlands and Cashiers are located in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, known for their beautiful fall foliage. Many tourists and nature enthusiasts visit the area during the fall season to enjoy the colorful leaves, and there is a specific shadow phenomenon that...
