Pisgah waterfalls include Looking Glass Falls, Moore Cove Falls, and more, only a short drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Part of the reason I chose to camp at Mount Pisgah was because of its close proximity to tons of waterfalls. We didn’t have time to explore them all, but the few we did visit […]
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Seeing the summit from the Mount Pisgah Trail requires an uphill hike that is perfect for a summer camping trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hiking to the summit of Mount Pisgah is a strenuous uphill climb. But when you’re camping at the Mount Pisgah Campground, there’s a wonderful way to turn this 3 mile
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Mount Pisgah Campground is close to well-known hiking trails, sunrise and sunset spots, waterfalls, and more. The Mount Pisgah area of the Blue Ridge Parkway has so much to see and do. Popular hiking trails such as Frying Pan Tower and the peak of Mount Pisgah, as well as nearby waterfalls and sunrise, sunset spots.
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North Carolina has many waterfalls worth visiting. Soco Falls and Mingo Falls are two new favorites worth the drive. Did you know that North Carolina has over 800 waterfalls? That’s a lot to choose from! On our way back to Chattanooga from camping in Waynesville, NC, my friend and I decided to stop at two.
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It’s one thing to tent camp during winter in North Carolina. It’s another thing when it also rains all day. (All locations will be linked at the end of this post.) Rain was not in the initial forecast when I had planned this camping and hiking adventure. The original plan was to hike as much
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Winter is a great season for outdoor activities due to the colder weather, but is it still great high in the western North Carolina mountains? If you know me, you know I love winter for hiking and camping. I just can’t get enough of it! The cold weather keeps me from sweating, the views between
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Mount Mitchell is the highest mountain peak in the eastern U.S. and the best part is you can camp there. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. That means that I may receive a commission from the products I’ve linked below if you purchase any, at no extra cost to you. I have shared these links
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Catching the sunrise or sunset at Clingmans Dome is easiest when you’re camping nearby at the Smokemont Campground. Smokemont Campground is located conveniently at the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. And what makes its location great is that it’s only a 30-minute drive from Clingmans Dome. Keep reading to learn more about
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Hiking to the summit of Waterrock Knob is no easy feat. But even the views from the parking lot make this stop a must on your Blue Ridge Parkway adventure. UPDATE 06-27-2023: The plane wreckage mentioned in this blog post is no longer here. Park authorities have removed the remains of the plane at the
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