Asheville, North Carolina is a forest-lovers paradise, home to the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains. Here's our take on the best local hikes.

Boone North Carolina Skyline City Landscape of Downtown in the Blue Ridge Mountains🇺🇸

The Waterfall House has its own 250-foot private waterfall in North Carolina in the remote setting of Cullowhee. Enjoy the wooden interior.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is full of wonders, but there are at least three spots you should visit if you want to say that you've truly seen the best of the park. The list includes Clingmans Dome, which is the highest point in the national park. There's also Mount LeConte and the Elkmont Campground, which are rich in history, and each are often considered a must-see.

Filled with peaks, waterfalls, and hiking trails, there's outdoor fun and year-round adventure for everyone at the 500,000-acre Pisgah National Forest.