Try water sports, angling, or just enjoy serene views of the Cullasaja River waterfalls, and steep gorge, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and canoeing below.
This winding, 61-mile drive through the Nantahala National Forest is custom fit for the water sport angler and enthusiast. Starting in Highlands on U.S. 64, this byway passes through the eye-popping beauty of the Cullasaja Gorge, which runs parallel with the Cullasaja River. Enjoy serene panoramas of the clear river and its veil-like waterfalls. Read more . . .
This remote and wild southernmost stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway will keep you alert at elevations above 6,000 feet with long stretches of rocky cliff faces and high-flying ledges. At 75 miles long, this journey is ideal for weekend warriors and families, and can be extended for another 390 miles into Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. Starting in Asheville and heading south on the Parkway, you will ascend to traverse 3 spectacular ranges:the Great Balsams, the Pisgah Ledge, and the Plott Balsams.