Caesars Head State Park Visiting Caesars Head State Park The Cherokee and their ancestors where the first people to lay eyes on what we now call Caesar’s Head in northern Greenville County. This rock formation described by Robert Mills, prominent SC architect and designer of the Washington Monument, as a “mass of granite, rising from… Continue reading Caesars Head
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Grandfather Mountain
About Grandfather Mountain As you drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock and Linville you’ll see Grandfather Mountain towering above the other nearby peaks. While at 5995 feet, it’s not the tallest mountain in North Carolina, it is higher than its neighbors. And the way it quickly rises to its peaks gives Grandfather… Continue reading Grandfather Mountain
Sassafras Mountain
About Sassafras Mountain This one sits right on the line between South and North Carolina. Sassafras Mountain, named for the large number of sassafras trees known to grow on the lower slopes, is the highest point in SC at 3,553 feet and offers panoramic vies of the entire area. On a clear day you can… Continue reading Sassafras Mountain
Chimney Rock Field Report
Chimney Rock Field Report For more about Chimney Rock including its history, photos and everything you need to know to plan your visit, check out our Chimney Rock State Park Page. The Drive Up The Mountain I arrived at the park just after they opened. I entered the gate at the faux-rustic Chimney Rock Village… Continue reading Chimney Rock Field Report