Category: Waterfalls

Gorges State Park with Kevin Bischof, Park Superintendent

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Adventure, State Park, Waterfalls

Gorges State Park, located about halfway between Cashiers and Brevard, is set in the midst of plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and a high concentration of rare species. The Park receives over 80 inches of rain each year which is enough rain to qualify the area as a temperate rain forest. Most … Read More “Gorges State Park with Kevin Bischof, Park Superintendent” »

Celebrating 40 Years of Outdoor Adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains with French Broad Adventures

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Adventure, Mountain Town, Tourism, Waterfalls, Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining

French Broad Adventures is the closest Asheville zipline /canopy tour and rafting package to Asheville, Johnson City and Greenville SC. The whitewater rafting section of the French Broad River is only 24 miles away from Asheville, and the ten-line canopy zipline tour is on property at the Marshall Outpost which is short 30 drive from … Read More “Celebrating 40 Years of Outdoor Adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains with French Broad Adventures” »

Something In The Saluda Air Fills The Heart And Soul

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Family, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Inns, Kayaking, Mountain Cabins, Mountain Town, Mountains, Nature, Scenic Drive, Small Business, Tourism, Waterfalls

Saluda, North Carolina, a tiny town of a little over 500 fulltime residents, is a mountain oasis with a Historic Downtown surrounded by rugged and accessible wilderness. The 18,000 acres of the Green River Game Lands and the Greenville Watershed have served as natural buffers, helping to preserve and protect the authentic character of this … Read More “Something In The Saluda Air Fills The Heart And Soul” »

Hickory Nut Gorge: Home To One Of North Carolina’s Most Beautiful Parks & Two Charming Towns

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Chimney Rock Village, Lake Lure, Mountain Town, Mountains, Vacation Rentals, Waterfalls

Hickory Nut Gorge, Chimney Rock The Hickory Nut Gorge is a 20,000 acre, 14-mile long canyon that cuts a steep pass through the Blue Ridge escarpment. It is abundant in undisturbed forests, waterfalls, and granite cliffs…and is located just a short drive from Asheville, Black Mountain and Hendersonville. This easily accessible outdoor mecca is steeped … Read More “Hickory Nut Gorge: Home To One Of North Carolina’s Most Beautiful Parks & Two Charming Towns” »

North Carolina Waterfalls & Waterfall Keepers of NC, with Kevin Adams

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Day Tripping, Mountains, Nature, Photography, Tourism, Waterfalls

  In this episode I sit down with Kevin Adams, a naturalist, writer, teacher, and photographer who has had a lifelong love affair with nature and the outdoors. He has authored nine books, led photo tours all over the world, taught seminars and workshops, and given countless programs about photography and the outdoors. Adams is … Read More “North Carolina Waterfalls & Waterfall Keepers of NC, with Kevin Adams” »