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Ly-co-ki-we Trail
<p>The Ly-co-ki-we Trail is the longest continuous trail in Indiana Dunes National Park, looping through the park's most ecologically diverse section east of U.S. 12 near the town of Beverly Shores. T...
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Douglas Falls: A Hidden Cascade Near Thomas, West Virginia
Douglas Falls tumbles 20 feet over a sandstone ledge on the North Fork of the Blackwater River near Thomas, WV — a scenic reward at the end of a moderate forest hike.
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Catawba Falls: Old Fort's Hidden Treasure in Pisgah National Forest
Catawba Falls near Old Fort is a 100-foot multi-tiered waterfall on the Catawba River, accessible via a newly rebuilt trail system in Pisgah National Forest. One of the finest waterfall hikes in the NC foothills.
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Sandstone Falls: The Widest Waterfall in West Virginia
Sandstone Falls spans nearly 1,500 feet across the New River, making it the widest waterfall in West Virginia — a dramatic and accessible highlight of New River Gorge National Park.
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Tolleston Dunes Trail
<p>The Tolleston Dunes Trail traverses a landscape shaped by Lake Michigan's ancient shorelines, crossing interdunal wetlands, oak savanna, and stabilized sand dunes that formed thousands of years ago...
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Falls of Hills Creek: Three Waterfalls in One Spectacular Trail
The Falls of Hills Creek trail leads past three stunning waterfalls — 25 feet, 45 feet, and 63 feet tall — through a lush Monongahela National Forest hollow in Pocahontas County.
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Rainbow Falls: Gorges State Park's Most Rewarding Adventure
Rainbow Falls in Gorges State Park drops 150 feet in a thunderous free-fall into the Toxaway River gorge. The 5.2-mile round trip is demanding but unforgettable — the tallest waterfall in Transylvania County.
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Cathedral Falls: A Roadside Gem in the New River Gorge Region
Cathedral Falls drops 60 feet from a sandstone overhang just steps from a roadside pull-off near Gauley Bridge — one of West Virginia's most accessible and dramatic waterfalls.
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Heron Rookery Trail
<p>The Heron Rookery Trail winds through one of the finest old-growth forest remnants in the Indiana Dunes, following the Little Calumet River through a cathedral canopy of silver maple, cottonwood, a...
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Elakala Falls: Four Cascades Hidden Inside Blackwater Falls State Park
Elakala Falls is actually a series of four cascades tumbling down Shay Run gorge inside Blackwater Falls State Park — a favorite of photographers and a quieter alternative to the main falls.
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Glen Falls: Three Tiers of Cascading Beauty in the Nantahala
Glen Falls in Nantahala National Forest descends in three dramatic tiers near Highlands, NC. The steep trail rewards hikers with a stunning sequence of cascades through a wild Blue Ridge gorge.
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Blackwater Falls: West Virginia's Most Iconic Waterfall
Blackwater Falls plunges 57 feet over dark ledges into a tannic canyon in Tucker County. A short paved trail leads to the most photographed view in West Virginia.