Short hike with absolutely stunning mountain views! It is a rocky and uphill hike, so wear good shoes.

This is a working fiber farm with many animals including llamas, alpacas, goats, cows, donkeys and much more. Go on a guided walking tour that lasts roughly an hour and pet the animals, and learn about them and their stories.

This is a fairly easy gravel road hike that is about 5 miles long, ending in a tall lookout tower with 360º mountain views.

"The Blowing Rock is an immense cliff 4,000 feet above sea level, overhanging Johns River Gorge 3,000 feet below. The phenomenon is so called because the rocky walls of the gorge form a flume through which the northwest wind sweeps with such force that it returns light objects cast over the void."

Grandfather mountain has stunning views with a 1 mile high swinging bridge. It is also home to animal native to the area such as bears, elk, eagles, otters and more. There are amazing hikes all through the area with amazing views and cool ladders and little bridges. There is an entry fee at the entrance of the park.