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 highest waterfalls east of the Rockies, this magnificent cascade is a must-see for anyone exploring the Cashiers, NC, area and beyond. This is another one…
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 for a short, rewarding hike with a stunning payoff, Silver Run Falls is an absolute must-do. This charming waterfall is tucked away in the Nantahala…
Snow day, yay! Glenville is covered in snow. I love snow with a love untainted by ever living where snow was a regular feature. To me it is special, precious, and rare. I know you are thinking that snow is pretty normal in the western North Carolina mountain. But Lake Glenville is in the southern…
There is a scenic loop drive that we take sometimes from Glenville to Cashiers, then we take highway 64 to Highlands and down the Cullasaja Gorge road. From there we either go on to Franklin or head back home through Walnut Creek Road. We expected the icicles and frozen North Carolina waterfalls to be spectacular…
Difficulty Level â â High Falls is a spectacular waterfall located in box canyon below Lake Glenville. Until just recently, it was only accessible through private land. Duke Energy recently did a ton of work to create a public trail down to this stunning natural wonder. Part of the reason was to open up…
It is easy to hate winter. It is dark. It is cold. It seems to last twice as long as it should. When the nights start getting longer, and the cold settles in, an extra hour or two of television in the evening and an extra inch on the waistline seem reasonable. We all start…
My name is Katie. I recently moved to Lake Glenville in North Carolina. I grew up in these mountains, but I have been living out in Washington state for the past several years. It is a bit of a culture shock coming back to the South, but at the same time this area will always…