We had the opportunity for a quick getaway to the Cashiers NC area the last week of June and jumped on it. Beautiful area, great dining and cool weather, a nice relief from the a hot and humid stretch in northeast Florida.

Triple Falls: Three thundering waterfalls spill in succession, tumbling and cascading from wide, blocky rock ledges. Tall trees frame the waterfalls in lush, green beauty. It’s one of North Carolina’s most popular waterfalls, and for a good reason: with three waterfalls in such a short stretch of river, Triple Falls is a gorgeous hike. And movie buffs, it’s no coincidence that these waterfalls might look familiar: the waterfall was a former filming location for The Hunger Games and The Last of the Mohicans.

High Falls: High Falls in DuPont State Recreational Forest is a gorgeous 150-ft. tall waterfall. Getting there take the 2-mile High Falls Loop which includes Triple Falls also.