Mike and I took a daytrip from Asheville to Highland (~1.5 hours) just to do something different. We love all the waterfall treks around this region but also love exploring new trails whenever we ...
One of the prettiest waterfalls on the Blue Ridge Parkway is located within close proximity to Asheville. If you plan on making Asheville your base for outdoor adventures, you will be within easy ...
You will find a number of easy/moderate summit hikes located within close proximity to Asheville, Boone, and Blowing Rock. Flat Rock is a hidden Parkway gem which sees relatively little traffic due ...
Black Balsam Knob, at 6214 feet, is the second highest peak in the Balsam Mountain range, and the 23rd highest peak in North Carolina. First on the list is Richard Balsam at 6410 feet, which also ...
Asheville is the gateway to exploring the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. One of America’s top rated drives, the Blue Ridge Parkway, is within easy reach of the city limits. Lots of great ...
One overlooked waterfall in the beautiful Western North Carolina region is Courthouse Falls, located about 6 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Transylvania County, “The Land of ...
Roaring Fork is a beautiful hile located in the Pisgah National forest in the Blue Ridge region of Western North Carolina. Surprisingly, this trail receives little foot traffic despite its’ ...
Moore Cove is one of my favorite waterfalls in WNC, an area packed to the brim with so many incredible natural sights. I have hiked so many waterfall trails since moving to the area. I really like ...
Western North Carolina offers no shortage of beautiful mountain hikes. Bear Wallow Mountain is a popular 1 mile out-and-back trail featuring a 600 foot climb up to a beautiful meadow. As it is ...
Hidden far away from the tourist congestion in Asheville is a quaint little known preserve which offers gorgeous views of the Butler mountain range and ample wildlife watching opportunities. If you ...
