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The Top 61 Happiest Mountain Towns in the Blue Ridge
Our quest to have our readers select the happiest towns in the mountains began with a set of criteria applied
April 2, 2026
Waterfalls
Whitewater Falls, the highest waterfall east of the Rockies, is a must-see and should be on your waterfall bucket list.
Western North Carolina’s amazing bounty of waterfalls—more than 200—has been a lifetime fascination for Kevin Adams, long-time friend of the magazine and author of the definitive “North Carolina Waterfalls,” now in its third edition.
Nestled along the side of Looking Glass Rock, tucked away in the Pisgah National Forest, sits one of North Carolina's most visited waterfalls, Looking Glass Falls.
Located near Hinton, West Virginia, Sandstone Falls is one of the most breathtaking destinations you will ever visit.
Laurel Falls is a stunning hidden gem tucked away in a small Tennessee town.
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