The mountains of western North and upstate South Carolina are a hiker’s paradise. Rich with human history, they are also home to some of the greatest biological diversity in the world. Hikers here are treated to thousands of miles of trails offering fantastic views, stunning wildflower and fall foliage displays, and gigantic trees in old [...]
Autumn’s pageantry of colors in the Smoky Mountains usually peaks in mid-October. Some 800 miles of trails thread the whole of the Smoky Mountains natural fabric – and its waterfalls , coves, balds, and rushing streams. There are also many flatwater opportunities for simply floating and quietly appreciating the natural character of the river during [...]