Panthertown Valley is a backcountry wilderness area in Western North Carolina, near Cashiers and Highlands, just off U.S. Highway 64. An easy 2+ hour drive from the ATL, it has become Wisdoc's and my go-to day hiking getaway. It is now part of the Nantahala National Forest and offers
miles and miles of trails and
dozens of secluded waterfalls. You can hike for hours and hardly see a soul. We've been there five times and have nowhere near exhausted its riches. Just returned from a misty, foggy, rainy long weekend there, fall colors at peak. Word to the Wise: If you go, go first to Highland Hiker in Cashiers and get an up-to-date map.
So, Pics! [As ever, click pic to embiggen slideshow or mouse over pic for secret message]
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| View from Salt Rock |
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| Weird Vertical Panorama at The Overlook |
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| Both dogs are in this pic. Can you spot Lily? |
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| Did I mention COLOR? |
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| Bruno & Lily: Boon Hiking Companions |
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| Elbow Falls (= Negative Ions!) |
4 comments:
Those are beautiful! Yes, I spotted Lily (after I opened the pic in a new tab, for the large view).
I wouldn't mind fishing off that dock, even if no fish were around.
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No time for fishing this weekend.
It's a trick question. Lily is holding the camera.
Haha, no, L. Lily's a blur just behind Bruno's tail. But thanks for playing.
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