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Hiking the Highlands

Journey to delightful trails, inspiring overlooks and refreshing swimming holes in the Appalachian range

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Bluestone National Scenic River

The Bluestone Turnpike Trail

This roughly 10-mile trail follows the Bluestone River in southern West Virginia and gives hikers a taste of the wild.

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Yellow Branch Falls

Hidden Treasures: Public Forests

Here, we outline a multitude of gorgeous spots off the beaten path in our national forests.

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Adventures Await at Hidden Rocks

Breathtaking vistas for hikers and a variety of routes for climbers at Virginia’s Hidden Rocks.

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Journey to Rainbow Falls at Jones Gap State Park

This South Carolina state park boasts a 100-foot waterfall, a wide variety of wildflowers and more.

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lake view

Bays Mountain: Lakeside and Fire Tower Trails

The network of trails at Tennessee’s largest city park allows hikers of any skill level to design an outing to suit them.

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