If you only have time to visit just one waterfall in North Carolina we suggest you check out Crabtree Falls. The 70-foot breathtaking waterfall which is the most photographed waterfall on the Blue Ridge Parkway just might also get the title for the most beautiful waterfall in the state. BEFORE YOU GO: Be sure to check park status for road […]
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Mill Shoals and French River Falls NC (3 Waterfalls in less than a Mile)
Mill Shoals and French River Falls along with the other waterfall (Bird Rock Falls/ Cathedral Falls) and several other smaller unnamed Falls can be reached from the same parking lot and are possibly one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the state of North Carolina. Located about a half an hour drive from the town of Brevard and an hour […]
Top Five Hikes in North Carolina That Are Great for Beginners
You don’t have to be an experienced hiker to enjoy the great outdoors. Even if you’re new to exploring the woods, there are plenty of places that are perfect for beginners. North Carolina is home to some beautiful nature trails and scenic hikes. Many of the trails in this state are also dog-friendly, making them a great place to bring […]
TRAIL GUIDE: Grassy Creek Falls NC
UPDATE: Unfortunately the Falls will no longer be open to the public as of August 2022. We received the following message and we kindly ask you to please refrain from trespassing. “I represent the new owners of land on which Grassy Creek Falls (Little Switzerland) are located. For decades the prior family allowed day hikers, however, as of August, 2022, […]
Top 30 Day Trips & Hikes From Charlotte
If you are here chances are you are on a search for the best hikes from Charlotte, North Carolina. We live just north of Charlotte and it is safe to say that we have done pretty much every single hike that is within couple of hours from here. Below we have created a list of some of our top hikes, […]
20+ of the Best Things to do in Elkin, North Carolina
UPDATED May 2022 The town of Elkin, North Carolina was nominated as one of The Coolest Small Towns in America by Budget Travel and it is very easy to see why. This quintessential town located right in the heart of Yadkin Valley Wine Country has so many things to do it would take you weeks to see and do them […]
Get a Bite to Eat on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Bluffs Restaurant and Café
What a wonderful surprise to find after a day of hiking, that after over a ten year absence, The Bluffs Restaurant and Café is now open and serving breakfast and lunch. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TRAVEL__BUGGED (@travel_buggednc) Thanks to the generous donors that wanted to preserve this special spot and The Blue Ridge […]