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After hiking to the Catawba Falls in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, I took this shot of a backpack on a rock close to the waterfall. The backpacker left his hat right on it and it seems to be looking at the waterfall as well…
Experienced by Jan Tinneberg
17 km from Old Fort
You’ll never know what’s around the bend
Experienced by Blake Cheek
17 km from Old Fort
Beautiful foliage along the parkway (IG: @clay.banks)
Experienced by Clay Banks
17 km from Old Fort
Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway - North Cove
Experienced by Lucianna Coelho
17 km from Old Fort
Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway
Experienced by Lucianna Coelho
18 km from Old Fort
Stopped off at Mount Mitchell, highest peak of the Mississippi river on a roadtrip with some friends
Experienced by Calvin Craig
29 km from Old Fort
In the surrounding cities of Asheville, NC, you’ll find a variety of farms, from apple tree fields to freely roaming livestock. I pulled the car over to capture a few of the bulls and cows, and their calves. In the far distance, stood one bull in particular (this one). I saw him from a distance, staring me down. I started to capture those near the fence, and after every few photos, I would look up. The bull closer, every time. Then, I looked up and there he was. Death staring me from 20 feet away, at most. I took his photo and slowly went on my way as to let him continue guarding his herd.
Experienced by zelle duda
29 km from Old Fort
A Blue Ridge Parkway Hike
Experienced by Charis Gegelman
29 km from Old Fort
I was visiting Asheville with my girlfriend who had gone to school there and she wanted to take me to a camping spot that her and her friends used to visit. It was a bald patch of land on a hill that had 360 degree views out over the Smokey Mountains. It had been a full moon the night before, so as we woke up, while the moon was setting behind us, the sun was rising in front of us. It was so peaceful, but also really exhilarating.
Experienced by Nick Dunlap
43 km from Old Fort
Backpacked late Friday after work to a spot in Linville Gorge North Carolina. It was rainy and really foggy on the hike in that night. We woke up the next morning to clear skies and once we got out of our tent we saw the clouds engulfing the mountain top. Definitely an amazing experience!
Experienced by Daniel Weiss
44 km from Old Fort
Small wall by a mountain valley
Experienced by Brandi Redd
46 km from Old Fort
This mountain has blueberries on it. Really good blueberries
Experienced by Blake Cheek
66 km from Old Fort
I went out with my brother recently, hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock, NC. He loves the mountains but rarely visits, so we spend as much time as possible outside when he makes his way out west. He took a minute to breathe about halfway up the trail at Rough Ridge.
Experienced by Robert Nelson
66 km from Old Fort
Growing up on the coast I never thought I would ever want to be away from the ocean. But when I came to the mountains for the first time, 5 years ago, that all changed. I am in awe every time I go there. This time was no different. The first getaway trip with the wife ( @just.the.letter.kay ) was an experience I will never forget. Seeing the splendor of Gods creation with the person you love most is something I will never grow tired of.
Experienced by Will Suddreth
69 km from Old Fort
Meadows of Max Patch Mountain
Experienced by Evelyn Mostrom
76 km from Old Fort
Colorful wooded hills in fog
Experienced by Justin Luebke
77 km from Old Fort
Shot at Cataloochee Valley, which is located on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The valley is home to more than 100 elk who often graze within yards of the main road – and sometimes like to snarl traffic by jaywalking.
Experienced by Jordan Whitt
77 km from Old Fort
Small white chapel
Experienced by Harry Miller
77 km from Old Fort
Shot at Cataloochee Valley, which is located on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The valley is home to more than 100 elk who often graze within yards of the main road – and sometimes like to snarl traffic by jaywalking.
Experienced by Jordan Whitt
79 km from Old Fort
Lake near Furman University
Experienced by David Siglin