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...
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...
On a warm Wednesday afternoon, we ventured out on a sunny August day for a peaceful hike to Roaring Fork Falls near Mount Mitchell. The 1.3-mile round-trip trail was the perfect quick escape into nature, and to our delight, the trail was uncrowded, making the...
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BUDGET-FRIENDLY FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDE We recently joined some friends to kayak on Lake Junaluska. Located just outside of Waynesville, NC, this mountain lake community has a population of 3,219. Lake Junaluska is a 200-acre manmade lake that is fed...
Tucked away within the Nantahala National Forest, at the convergence of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, Highlands, NC, is a picturesque retreat. This charming mountain town, perched at an elevation of 4,118 feet, is a sanctuary for those seeking outdoor...
