Blooming lilies with their pads covering the water at the The Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center, and Botanical Gardens, North Carolina
Covered with Lily Pads
Author Archives: Photographer Ravi
Floating Lilies
Water lilies at the The Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center, and Botanical Gardens, a public garden and nature sanctuary that showcases the diverse flora of the southern Appalachians in North Carolina
A Bench at the Lake
A bench to enjoy the serenity of the North Carolina lush green landscape near Highlands
Ripples on the Pond
A serene North Carolina landscape with greenery and water around the Highlands area
Bridge over Little Tennessee River
A wooden bridge over Little Tennessee River in Franklin, North Carolina. Meandering for five miles through some of the most beautiful natural landscape in Franklin, the Little Tennessee River Greenway is a community recreational green space. A long stretch of uninhabited land along the river has been beautifully utilized to provide a scenic walkway through several natural habitats including wetlands, pastures and upland woods.
Cloud Formations at Wayah Bald
Interesting cloud formations at Wayah Bald, North Carolina
Accentuating the Storm Clouds
Leafless trees accentuate the menacing storm clouds at Wayah Bald, North Carolina
View of a Storm
An ideal altitude (at 5,342 feet) at Wayah Bald, North Carolina to view the spectacular storm clouds over the mountains.
Enjoying the View from Wayah Bald
Wayah Bald is a high-altitude treeless open area in Nantahala National Forest, near Franklin, North Carolina. A visitor enjoys the view from near the fire tower.
Storms over the Blue Ridges
Views of storm clouds from Wayah Bald, North Carolina
Wayah Bald Lookout Tower
Wayah Bald has a vantage point of 5,342 ft. in elevation in the Nantahala National Forest, near Franklin, North Carolina. On a clear day, you can see north to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and south into the rolling hills of Georgia. Here are images of an old stone fire tower, built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, to witness panoramic views of the southern Appalachian mountain chain.
Bridal Veil Falls, North Carolina
Bridal Veil Falls near Highlands has been famous for generations as the only waterfall in North Carolina you can drive behind. However, the section of road behind the falls is now blocked off from automobiles for safety. This allows you to walk behind and enjoy it more. The 60-ft. waterfall in Nantahala National Forest doesn’t have a large volume of water (unless it’s right after a big rain), making it safe and fun to stand behind.
Taking a Photo at Dry Falls
A popular place to take photos with Dry Falls, North Carolina as the backdrop
Other Side of Dry Falls
A view from the other side of Dry Falls, North Carolina with a glimpse of the sun shining through
Behind Dry Falls
Due to the overhanging cliff one can stay dry and safe even when behind Dry Falls, North Carolina
Dry Falls Closeup
A closer view of Dry Falls, North Carolina
A Better View of Dry Falls
Dry Falls, also known as Upper Cullasaja Falls, is a 65-foot (20.1 m) waterfall located in the Nantahala National Forest, northwest of Highlands, North Carolina
Sun and Greenery at Dry Falls
Dry Falls, a popular waterfall located a few miles outside of Highlands, North Carolina gives you the rare treat of walking safely behind a waterfall. This 75-ft. tall waterfall in the Nantahala National Forest flows over a cliff, allowing you to walk behind the falls and stay dry (hence the name).
Waterfalls of North Carolina
North Carolina is home to numerous waterfalls. Will be posting images of Dry Falls from a visit last year. Here is a photo of a “micro” fall right behind our cabin that we stayed at.
A Deer Family
A deer family symbolizes innocence that the New Year brings. What is in store for us all this year!
Photos by Ravi 