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Buzzard’s Roost North Carolina
Buzzard Roost is an unofficial scenic overlooked, located in the Harmon Den area of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. The overlook provides very high elevation and scenic views of “the gorge” area of I-40. Hike DetailsLocation:Harmon Den, NCRoundtrip Distance:1/8 mileDifficulty:StrenuousHandicap Accessible:NoDog Friendly:Dogs are allowed, but not recommendedFeatures:Scenic Views, nice backroads driveDirections:Take the […]
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Little Fall Branch Falls – Harmon Den NC
10s of thousands of people have driven through Harmon Den off I-40 in North Carolina, on their way up to Max Patch. The area is very scenic and beautiful, but what many don’t realize is that just a short drive and hike off Harmon Den Rd is a beautiful waterfall, called Little Fall Branch […]
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Lake Junaluska NC
Lake Junaluska is a beautiful lake and community, located just outside of Waynesville NC and near Maggie Valley NC. The Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center has 200 acre lake that is surrounded by 1200 acres, full of things to do, see, and places to stay. Lake Junaluska is also located right next to the […]
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Sam’s Knob to Flat Laurel Creek Trail Loop Hike
Not far to the west of the popular Graveyard Fields area, off the Blue Ridge Parkway, is a relatively unknown gem, Flat Laurel Creek Valley, and Flat Laurel Creek Trail. This wonderful hike will take you through dense forest, scenic meadows, and alongside beautiful creeks. Hike DetailsLocation:In Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, off the Blue […]
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2019 – A Vanderbilt House Party Exhibit
Biltmore’s 5th Clothing Exhibition, a Vanderbilt House Party, runs February 8 and through May 27, 2019. Elegant fashions worn by the Vanderbilts recreated by Oscar-winning designer John Bright will fill the grand rooms of Biltmore House when Biltmore’s newest exhibition.This is the first time reproductions of clothing from the Vanderbilts’ very own wardrobes are displayed […]
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Top Winter Hiking Trails
Winter Hiking provides a unique hiking experience that you can’t get any other time of the year. The benefits of Winter Hiking include:Better viewsNo bugs, and limited wildlife (if you prefer not to see any)Cooler temperatures and no humidityFewer hikersPossible Snow!While some of you may disagree on the enjoyment of the last one, hiking […]
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Blue Ridge Parkway – Top 22 Best Stops for Fall Color
Fall color along the Blue Ridge Parkway is an event that everyone should see. The mixture of vibrant colors with some of the most beautiful scenic vistas in the world, is truly magical. Below are 22 of the best stops along the Parkway to see Fall Color. Of course there are numerous other wonderful spots […]
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Discovery Falls
Forest Service Road, FR475B is located in Pisgah National Forest, and provides access to a number of Waterfalls, including the pretty Discovery Falls. Discovery Falls is a 75 foot waterfall along a jagged rock face. Hike DetailsLocation:Pisgah National Forest, Ranger DistrictRoundtrip Distance:1 mileDifficulty:Moderate – Due to the steep incline close to the falls.Handicap Accessible:NoDog Friendly:YesFeatures:Nearby […]
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Land of Oz Theme Park – Beech Mountain NC
For a decade (1970 – 1980), the Land of Oz Theme Park in Beech Mountain NC was one of the most popular theme parks on the east coast. Thousands of people from all over the world flocked to see this one of a kind, and unique theme park. The Land of Oz not only […]
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Linville Caverns, NC
Linville Caverns, located just outside Linville Falls North Carolina, are North Carolinas only underground caverns that are open to the public for tours. Linville Caverns is an educational, exciting, and beautiful trip under Humpback Mountain. This is a must-see attraction when traveling the Parkway, or if you’re in the Linville area.Linville Caverns, NCLinville […]
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