The Wandering Appalachian

If you're ever in or near Saluda, NC and you find yourself craving the refreshing spray from a waterfall, I've got a great option for you.

Is there anything more freeing than the idea of driving down a scenic road with the windows down? Y'all, it makes me want to hop in the...

I was fortunate enough to hike up to the Rich Mountain Fire Tower in Hot Springs, NC during peak fall foliage, and boy howdy was it...

Difficulty: Moderate/Easy Length: A few hundred feet from the parking area Why It's Cool: Fire towers! Yay! Just outside of Franklin,...

The Linville Gorge Wilderness area in the Pisgah National Forest is one of my favorite places to go hiking when exploring Appalachia....