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South Mountains State Park (Burke County, NC)

27 May 201927 May 2019 The Carolina Nerd No Comments

There is a North Carolina State Park tucked away in the mountains just off the Old Hwy 18 road near Connelly Springs, NC. Some friends and I decided to visit it this past Sunday. From the South Mountains State Park Official website In one of the state’s most rugged areas, South Mountains State Park features…

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Dry Falls, near Highlands, NC

21 May 201927 May 2019 The Carolina Nerd No Comments

I visited Dry Falls, aka Upper Cullasaja Falls, near Highlands, NC earlier this month. Located in the Nantahala National Forest, it is a scenic 65-foot waterfall, accessible by a foot path. The path leads behind the falls to allow a close up view. (Hint: Dry Falls is not dry; you’re gonna get a little wet.)…

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