blazed in orange hexagons - a strenuous .9 mile (one-way) trail that starts at the Linwood Access Area and ends at the summit of Crowders Mountain....
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Blazed in white triangles - this moderate .9 mile (one-way) trail begins at the southeast corner of the visitor center parking lot and ends at the ...
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McDowell Nature Center serves as the gateway to the 1107- acre McDowell Nature Preserve and is the source for educational programs and information ...
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Lake Norman State Park, on the largest manmade lake in North Carolina, boasts one of the region’s more popular mountain biking network, offer...
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In one of the state’s most rugged areas, South Mountains State Park features elevations to 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, mountain streams...
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Mission:Connect people to nature through recreational and educational activities while fostering a passion for environmental conservation, animal h...
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The most popular trail, High Shoals Falls Loop Trail, travels one mile along the Jacob Fork River to the base of High Shoals Falls, a beautiful cry...
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History:Rocky Face Mountain is located in the Northeastern section of Alexander CountyRocky Face Mountain Recreational Area has a rich history dati...
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Andrew Jackson State Park combines history, art and community activities into a setting that has made it one of the S.C. State Park Service’s...
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Lake James State Park offers a full menu of activities. Along with boating, swimming and fishing in the beautiful, clear waters of the 6,812-acre l...
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The Linville Gorge Wilderness, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, is part of the Pisgah National Forest. The gorge is formed by the Jonas ...
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Once an army training base, Croft State Park covers more than 7,000 acres of rolling, wooded terrain just a few miles from downtown Spartanburg. Th...
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A steep, 0.8-mile trail leads to this cascading waterfall. The trail is open only to hikers. Upper Creek Falls is located in the Jonas Ridge Area o...
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Come See Mountain Crafts in a Gilded Age Mansion
With abundant natural beauty at the Moses Cone estate, the Southern Highland Craft Guild bridges ...
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