Bust Your Butt Falls: The Mountain Waterslide Worth the Drive
Just outside Highlands, North Carolina, Bust Your Butt Falls is a natural waterslide, swimming hole, and one of the most popular summer destinations in the Southern Appalachians.
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Cashiers | Road Trips & Scenic Drives | Explore | Historic Communities | Hendersonville | History & Heritage
The Scenic Drive Between Cashiers and Franklin: One of Western North Carolina’s Most Underrated Mountain Roads
The drive between Cashiers and Franklin may be only 12 miles long, but it passes through one of the most beautiful mountain gorges in North Carolina. Discover waterfalls, swimming holes, scenic overlooks, and the rushing waters of the Cullasaja River along this unforgettable stretch of Highway 64.
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Outdoor Recreation | Highlands, NC | Explore | Historic Communities | History & Heritage | Waterfalls
Bridal Veil Falls: The Waterfall You Can Walk Behind in the North Carolina Mountains
Discover one of the most unique waterfalls in the Southeast. Located near Highlands, North Carolina, Bridal Veil Falls allows visitors to walk behind the cascading water without a hike. This scenic roadside stop is a perfect addition to any mountain adventure and one of the region’s most memorable hidden gems.
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Sloan Bridge: A Quiet Gateway to the Foothills Trail and Ellicott Rock Wilderness
Hidden along Oconee Road near Mountain Rest, Sloan Bridge Picnic Area serves as a gateway to the Foothills Trail, Ellicott Rock Wilderness, and thousands of acres of protected mountain forest. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
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Swimming at Lake Jocassee: South Carolina’s Most Beautiful Freshwater Beach
Think South Carolina’s best beaches are on the coast? Think again. Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Jocassee offers a sandy beach, crystal-clear water, kayak rentals, picnic shelters, and some of the most spectacular views in the Upstate.
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Wigington Overlook: The Million-Dollar View Above Lake Jocassee
Perched high above Lake Jocassee, Wigington Overlook offers one of the most spectacular roadside views in South Carolina. Most visitors stop for the scenery, but few realize there’s also a hidden unofficial trail leading into a peaceful mountain forest just beside the overlook.
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Outdoor Recreation | Staying Near Table Rock | Camping at Table Rock | Table Rock State Park | Explore | Lodging Guides
Camping at Table Rock State Park: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Thinking about camping at Table Rock State Park? From RV sites and lakeside camping to waterfalls, mountain trails, and unforgettable sunrises, here is everything you need to know before pitching your tent beneath South Carolina’s most famous mountain.
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Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve | Kids Corner | Hiking | Gems | Historic Communities | Pumpkintown
Glassy Mountain: One of Pickens County’s Most Overlooked Views
Discover one of Pickens County’s most overlooked scenic destinations. Glassy Mountain offers sweeping Upstate views, a unique granite summit, rich local history, and a family-friendly Kids in Parks TRACK Trail adventure that makes exploring nature fun for all ages.
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Why Storms Can Appear Out of Nowhere at Table Rock State Park
A storm on one side. Sunshine on the other. It sounds impossible until you see it happen at Table Rock. Learn why sudden storms appear out of nowhere, how the mountain shapes local weather, and why no two evenings in the foothills are ever the same.
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Table Rock State Park Emergency Guide: Important Information Before You Hit the Trail
Planning a visit to Table Rock State Park? Before you hit the trail, download this essential emergency guide. Learn where to find Wi-Fi, cell service, fuel, pharmacies, emergency medical care, and park assistance. Whether you’re hiking to the summit, camping for the weekend, or exploring the waterfalls, this guide provides important safety information, lost hiker tips, and key contacts that could prove invaluable when cell service is limited in the mountains. Save or print this guide before your adventure and explore Table Rock with confidence.
