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A large, waterfall with a heavy amount of water flowing over the rocks. Taken from the perspective of standing on the rocks slightly above and in front of it. Trees and rocks all around.

Easy Waterfalls to See Near Cades Cove, TN

There are several waterfalls to see near Cades Cove, TN. Several. But most of them require at least a small hike to get to. If you aren’t feeling…

The historic covered bridge in Elizabethton, TN. It spans 134 feet across the Doe River, from grassy bank to grassy bank. It is painted white with a brown-ish colored roof. The river is flowing over rocks and there is a small waterfall.

Things to Do Near Elizabethton, TN

Whether you’re visiting Roan Mountain to see the rhododendrons, or you’re in the area for another reason, there are quite a few things to see and do near…

Chihuly at Biltmore glass art installation. Several different pieces of Chihuly's glass art, placed onto a large oval base that makes it look like the pieces are sitting in water and being reflected back up.

Chihuly at Biltmore

If you ever have the chance to go see a Chihuly glass art installation, go. Chihuly’s work is fascinating – from the way it’s created to the way…

The Gardens at Biltmore Estate

I’d like to take you along with me on a photographic tour of the gardens at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. Imagine if you will a warm spring…

Looking at the Biltmore House from across the long front yard that runs in front of it. Sidewalks and a paved road run along both sides of the grass and there is a fountain in the center of the lawn.

Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC

Many years ago, a young man visited the Asheville, NC mountains and loved it so much that he started buying up large pieces of land in the area….

A picture of lavender stems taken from below the plants looking up towards the sky.

Midfield Lavender Farm Bulls Gap, TN

The Midfield Lavender Farm in Bulls Gap, TN is somewhere that I didn’t even know existed until I saw an article about them in the Farm Bureau magazine….

Five people in a white water raft, coming out the other side of a rapid. The front two are drenched, one is hidden behind the person in front of them, and the other two (including the guide) are directing the boat with their paddles.

White Water Rafting at the Nantahala Outdoor Center

I realized on this trip, that I’ve been saying the word Nantahala completely wrong. It’s pronounced NAN (as in my Nana), TAH (as in ta-da), HA (as in…

Dry Falls in NC. One of the easy waterfalls near Franklin, NC that you can actually walk behind.

Easy Waterfalls near Franklin, NC

There are seven easy waterfalls near Franklin, NC, that almost anyone can visit. All of them are a short walk from the parking area, and are easy, or…

Little Stony Falls in Dungannon, VA. A waterfall flowing over a layered rock wall, into a river below. Trees all around. The sun is peeking through the trees.

Little Stony Falls in Dungannon, VA

We took advantage of a warm day recently and headed up to see Little Stony Falls in Dungannon, VA. The waterfall is actually part of a larger hike…

Sandstone Falls in WV. A wide waterfall runs through the middle of the picture. It is surrounded by the mountains and trees. The setting sun is above the mountains in the distance.

Sandstone Falls and Cathedral Falls in WV

Let me start by saying, these two waterfalls are not close to each other. They are about an hour and a half apart. But…there is a lot to…

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