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From hidden waterfalls to breathtaking mountain trails, we’re your guide to nature’s most awe-inspiring spots.

Mill Creek Falls near Hiawassee, GA. This one is close to the road but requires a tricky downhill scramble. Well worth i...
09/15/2026

Mill Creek Falls near Hiawassee, GA. This one is close to the road but requires a tricky downhill scramble. Well worth it if there is lots of rainfall.

Benton Falls in the Cherokee National Forest is the perfect hike for the whole family, an easy sandy 1.5 mile trail will...
09/15/2026

Benton Falls in the Cherokee National Forest is the perfect hike for the whole family, an easy sandy 1.5 mile trail will take you to this beautiful waterfall. If you wanna make it quicker you can ride your bike down the trail to the waterfall.

Martin's Creek Falls east of Clayton, GA. It is just a short 1/3 mile stroll to this fall from the one spot parking area...
09/14/2026

Martin's Creek Falls east of Clayton, GA. It is just a short 1/3 mile stroll to this fall from the one spot parking area. You do have to cross the creek though which can be tricky in high water.

Long Creek Falls in the Three Forks Area near Suches, GA. . It's about a mile hike on the Appalachian Trail to get to th...
09/11/2026

Long Creek Falls in the Three Forks Area near Suches, GA. . It's about a mile hike on the Appalachian Trail to get to this nice spot. If you are adventurous there are a couple other great falls you pass along the way with varying levels of difficulty to reach.

Kilby Mill Falls is one of the lesser known falls Off near Clayton GA. An easy 1/4 mile trail leads up to this.
09/10/2026

Kilby Mill Falls is one of the lesser known falls Off near Clayton GA. An easy 1/4 mile trail leads up to this.

Most people that are from Tennessee are familiar with Rock Island State Park, but most of them only know about the main ...
09/10/2026

Most people that are from Tennessee are familiar with Rock Island State Park, but most of them only know about the main waterfalls. This state park has close to a hundred waterfalls if you know where to look. The Blue Hole trail is a great example of that. This is a short 1/2 mile hike down to the river from this trail, but it's a steep half mile. This waterfall (Blue Hole Falls) can be heard from the parking lot. This waterfall is pretty much a extension of the "Twin Falls" located just up river. Just like Twin Falls this Waterfall flows out of a cave

09/09/2026

Waterfall Wednesday Check-In!

It’s that time again! Let’s hear from our waterfall-loving crew

đź“Ť Where are you exploring this week?
💧 Have you visited any waterfalls recently — or have one on your list?
📸 Drop a photo or share your favorite waterfall memory below!

Whether it’s a short hike or a full-blown adventure, we want to know:
Which waterfall is calling your name this week?

Let’s fill the comments with beautiful views and local trail love!

Lover's Leap and the waterfall at Rock City on Lookout Mountain, GA.T his is a man made waterfall but beautiful nonethel...
09/09/2026

Lover's Leap and the waterfall at Rock City on Lookout Mountain, GA.T his is a man made waterfall but beautiful nonetheless. They do charge a fee to enter this area but we it's worth it. Be sure to check out the Seven States overlook also!

Dicks Creek Falls, located in Rabun County Georgia.
09/08/2026

Dicks Creek Falls, located in Rabun County Georgia.

Backbone Falls is located in the Cherokee National Forest about ~ 32 miles North of Elizabethton. The trail is short but...
09/08/2026

Backbone Falls is located in the Cherokee National Forest about ~ 32 miles North of Elizabethton. The trail is short but is moderate in difficulty.

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