High Falls at DuPont State Forest For details on our visit check out our High Falls in Dupont State Forest Field Report. Towering 120 feet over the river below, Dupont Forest’s High Falls is one of the most impressive and magnificent waterfalls in North Carolina as well as part of a trio of waterfalls along… Continue reading High Falls
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Pearson’s Falls
Pearson’s Falls Visiting Pearson’s Falls Temporarily Closed due to Hurricane HeleneVisit https://www.pearsonsfalls.org/helene-updates for latest information. Once in the parking lot, you’ll take a short ¼ mile trail along the banks of Colt Creek to reach the base of the falls. It’s a short and easy walk, but because it is an unpaved trail, it may… Continue reading Pearson’s Falls
Requiem for a Flowering Bridge
Requiem for a Flowering Bridge The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge was born just as the automobile began to take hold on American Society. Chimney Rock was already a tourist destination and Lucius B. Morse had expansion plans to capitalize off of the growing mobility of North Carolina’s citizens. But before his plans could come be… Continue reading Requiem for a Flowering Bridge
Cradle of Forestry in America
Cradle of Forestry in America Established in Pisgah Forest just south of Asheville, North Carolina along Hwy 276, the Cradle of Forestry in America chronicles the story of the men who helped bring modern forestry practices to the United States and how their efforts resurrected Pisgah Forest from the ruin of deforestation and over farming.… Continue reading Cradle of Forestry in America
Historic Carson House
The Historic Carson House From the time of the first European settlers in the region, the Historic Carson House has stood witness to the events that shaped not only McDowell County but the nation as a whole. Within its walls you’ll find the stories of those who lived here, those who worked the land, and… Continue reading Historic Carson House
Outdoor Adventures Near Asheville NC
Outdoor Adventures Near Asheville NC Asheville, cradled within North Carolina’s stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, has come to be known as a premier destination for travelers and a much loved locale for residents both old and new alike. Celebrated as the artistic epicenter of the area, Asheville has transformed itself into a sprawling canvas for creatives,… Continue reading Outdoor Adventures Near Asheville NC
Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock State Park According to media reports Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen on Friday June 27 – exactly 9 months after Hurricane Helene devastated the area and washed away the bridge leading to the park. For this initial reopening, reservations will be required. For more information or to make reservations visit… Continue reading Chimney Rock State Park
Crowders Mountain State Park
Crowders Mountain State Park Visiting Crowders Mountain State Park For details on our visit check out our Crowders Mountain State Park Field Report Found just outside Gastonia, North Carolina, Crowders Mountain rises up from the typically flat terrain of the eastern Piedmont to tower over the surrounding area. Thanks to Crowders Mountain State Park’s location,… Continue reading Crowders Mountain State Park
Historic Johnson Farm
Historic Johnson Farm For details on our visit check out our Historic Johnson Farm Field Report The Historic Johnson Farm Today The Johnson Farm today consists of 10 historic buildings surrounded by 15 acres. The oldest buildings are the original farm home, smokehouse, and granary all built by Riley Barnett in the 1880’s for Oliver… Continue reading Historic Johnson Farm
Chasing Waterfalls in the Carolinas: A Mother’s Day to Remember
Swap the traditional Mother’s Day dinner for a breathtaking waterfall adventure in the Carolinas. Discover cascades from the effortlessly accessible to hidden gems just a hike away!