When it comes to awe-inspiring natural wonders in the Blue Ridge Mountains, few can compare to the sheer power and beauty of Whitewater Falls. Often cited as one of the…
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Discover Silver Run Falls: A Hidden Gem for Your Weekend Getaway in Cashiers, NC
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cashiers, NC, is a gem for nature lovers and a perfect destination for weekend getaways and couples trips. If you’re looking…
A Peaceful Hike to King Creek Falls
Just 30 minutes from the cabins, King Creek Falls is a stunning waterfall at the end of an easy-to-moderate trail. The hike takes about an hour round trip—longer if you…
Wilderness Falls Loop in Panthertown
Panthertown is a lovely piece of National Forest land straddling the border of Jackson and Transylvania counties. Called by some “The Yosemite of the East”, it features broad vistas, shining…
DuPont State Recreational Forest
When I was a kid, we went out to the old DuPont property on Cedar Mountain for a picnic. Earlier that day they were filming the movie The Last of…
High Falls – Know Before You Go
High Falls, aka Cullowhee Falls, is one of my absolute favorite waterfalls—and it’s just a five-minute drive from the cabins to the lakeside trail! The West Fork of the Tuckasegee…
Grimshawes Historic Post Office
The rugged mountains of western North Carolina slowed the settlement of the region, but by the late 1800s it was starting to bustle. The town of Glenville was actually the…
Frozen Waterfalls of Cashiers and Highlands
While the NC mountains are colder than most of the south, the weather is still pretty mild in comparison with the rest of the country. So when temps drop to…
Yellow Branch Falls
Yellow Branch is a gorgeous South Carolina waterfall about 50 minutes from our cabins by Lake Glenville, near the town of Walhalla. The distinctive stacked ledges of this waterfall jut…
Station Cove Falls
Station Cove Falls is about 50 minutes from our cabins by Lake Glenville. The South Carolina waterfalls are noticeably different from their North Carolina neighbors (see Yellow Branch Falls and…