https://exploringnc.com/2024/01/06/best-of-2023-a-big-year-of-storms-and-adventure/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/90a4824-1.jpg_90a4824-1https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_5463-1.jpgimg_5463-1https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_3649-1.jpgimg_3649-1https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_4306-pano-1.jpgimg_4306-pano-1https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_4032-1.jpgimg_4032-1https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_5706.jpgimg_5706https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_4508-pano-1.jpgimg_4508-pano-1https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_0447.jpgimg_0447https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/90a7565-1.jpg_90a7565-1https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_5278-1.jpgimg_5278-12024-01-06T16:23:53+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2021/11/04/autumn-colors-at-watauga-lake-tn/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hyperlapse_0001.jpghyperlapse_0001https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hyperlapse_0264.jpghyperlapse_0264https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hyperlapse_0050.jpghyperlapse_0050https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hyperlapse_0041.jpghyperlapse_0041https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hyperlapse_0267.jpghyperlapse_0267https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hyperlapse_0068.jpghyperlapse_0068https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hyperlapse_0002.jpghyperlapse_0002https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/watauga4_73.jpgwatauga4_73https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/img_0207.jpgimg_02072021-11-04T12:47:31+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2020/01/01/best-of-2019/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_0076.jpgBodie Lighthouse MoonriseFull moon rising above Bodie Island Lighthouse, a two image stack from 28 minutes apart.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_8256.jpgFabioA wild pony, known as Fabio, stands in front of a scenic view at Grayson Highlands, Virginia.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_7725-pano_2.jpgDual WaterfallsLight rays dance between two waterfalls, captured in western North Carolina near Sylva. Every few seconds the light changed as the sun moved behind the trees, eventually ending the light ray spectacle.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6681-pano.jpgSevere LayersSevere storm in north-central North Carolinahttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6454-pano.jpgLinville Gorge MoonriseMoonrise above the curves of the Linville River, with Table Rock and Milky Way in the background. Captured in the Linville Gorge Wilderness in North Carolinahttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6439-pano-1.jpgLinville Gorge at NightRhododendrons bloom along a cliff overlooking Linville Gorge, with Table Rock and the Milky Way in the distancehttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_4611.jpgSea of CloudsA sea of clouds in the valleys below the Blue Ridge Mountains. Captured from Beacon Heights near Grandfather Mountain in North Carolinahttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_0800.jpgElectric Downtown GreensboroLightning barrage above the skyline of downtown Greensboro, NC. 2019https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_0304.jpgAtlantic Beach SunriseSunrise along Atlantic Beach, NC, with early morning beach walkers and their dogs.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_0186.jpgUp on the HillLone trees sit on top of a hill below the Milky Way near Boone, North Carolina2020-01-01T18:20:59+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2019/04/14/above-the-clouds/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_5892.jpgLow Clouds Above the PeaksAs the day progressed, lower clouds still hung slightly above the mountain peakshttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_5883.jpgTable Rock Above the CloudsTable Rock sits above the clouds during sunrise. Table Rock is part of Linville Gorge, and is one of the most unique and recognizable peaks in North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_4687.jpgSunrise Above the CloudsSunrise light hitting the valley clouds at Beacon Heights along the Blue Ridge Parkwayhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_4611.jpgBeacon Heights Cloud InversionSunrise at Beacon Heights along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, during a sunrise with a valley full of clouds, often known as a 'cloud inversion'https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/beaconheights2019-pano.jpgBeaconHeights2019-PanoPanorama of the cloud inversion at Beacon Heights2019-04-14T01:06:41+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2018/12/27/best-of-2018/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_9806.jpgIMG_9806Sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway in NChttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_9224-Pano.jpgIMG_9224-PanoSun rakes across autumn colored trees at Elk River Falls in western North Carolinahttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/P5A8841.jpg_P5A8841Morning rays along the Blue Ridge Parkway in southern Virginia. The wildflowers and clouds in the valleys soaked by light made for an extra special moment.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/P5A8665.jpg_P5A8665Fog along the Blue Ridge Mountains, captured from the Blue Ridge Parkway near Boone, NChttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MG_6905.jpg_MG_6905Wild horses soaked in afternoon light, trotting in front of the waves of the Outer Banks. Captured in Corolla, NC. These Colonial Spanish Mustangs roam over 7,500 acres of land, and seem to enjoy long walks on the beach. The horses and other wildlife can also be spotted along the Currituck Banks Maritime Forest Trail at the beginning of the beach (no off-roading required).https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/90A9691.jpg_90A9691Sunrise overlooking the cloudy valleys and peaks of northwestern NC. The clouds in the east broke for just a few minutes to illuminate the scene.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/90A9034.jpg_90A9034Mabry Mill and the stars above, captured at midnight. Mabry Mill started operation as a grist mill in 1905, and today serves as a scenic highlight of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Floyd, Virginia. I light painted the scene with a headlamp and light panel during a 30 second exposure.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/90A8532.jpg_90A8532Gorgeous sunset and soft light in Floyd, Virginia, captured at the Rocky Knob Recreation Area off of the Blue Ridge Parkwayhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/90A8196.jpg_90A8196Vibrant sunset above a hill I Greensboro, North Carolinahttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/90A7942-Pano2.jpg_90A7942-Pano2Vertical panoramic shot of Elk River Falls as a storm moves in. Captured in North Carolina2018-12-27T16:42:54+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2018/12/27/best-of-2018-nature-and-storm-video/2018-12-27T01:26:34+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2018/12/12/12-inches-of-snow-in-greensboro/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_3401.jpgIMG_3401Snowy sunset in Greensboro, NC on 12/10/18https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_3190.jpgIMG_3190Snowy road in Greensboro, NC on 12/9/18https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_3188.jpgIMG_3188After 12 inches of snow in Greensboro, North Carolina, on December 9, 2018https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_3183.jpgIMG_3183https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_3172.jpgIMG_3172https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/img_3168.jpgIMG_3168Snowy path in Greensboro, NC on 12/9/182018-12-12T01:24:38+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2018/11/18/autumn-in-north-carolina-2018/2018-11-18T16:35:33+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/about/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/191064_4093805461158_1690107493_o.jpg191064_4093805461158_1690107493_ohttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/whittakerd_lab4.jpgWhittakerD_Lab42018-07-04T18:00:05+00:00weekly0.6https://exploringnc.com/2018/07/02/visiting-godbey-creek-canine-rescue/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/90a8423.jpgEnjoying the LightEnjoying the light at Godbey Creek Canine Rescuehttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/90a8365.jpgMain FacilityMain facility at Godbey Creek Canine Rescuehttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/90a8316.jpgSunset PondThe pond at Godbey Creek Canine Rescuehttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/90a8162.jpgPond view 2Pond view at Godbey Creek Canine Rescuehttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/90a7892.jpgFront ViewFront view of Godbey Creek Canine Rescuehttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/90a7818.jpgEnjoying the PastureTrooper enjoying the sunlight in one of the pastures in front of the facility2018-07-01T20:18:24+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2018/07/01/roanoke-river-camping-platforms/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/widepaddlemap.jpgWidePaddleMapPaddle route that I used to get to the Beaver Tail and Beaver Lodge camping platforms. Public route and kayak launch is the blue route.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/screen-shot-2018-06-30-at-1-56-55-pm.pngPlatform Mapone of the maps posted by the Roanoke River Partners on their website http://www.roanokeriverpartners.org/Default.aspxhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rrp-map-4.jpgRRP-Map-4https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rrp-map-3.jpgRRP-Map-3https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rrp-map-2.jpgRRP-Map-2https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rrp-map-1.jpgRRP-Map-1one of the maps posted by the Roanoke River Partners on their website http://www.roanokeriverpartners.org/Default.aspxhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/closeupbeavertail.jpgCloseupBeaverTailClose up of the Beaver Tail and Beaver Lodge camping platformshttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/90a7724.jpg_90A7724Paddling near one of the Roanoke River camping platformshttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/90a7718.jpgRoanoke River Platform 6View off of one of the Roanoke River camping platformshttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/90a7168.jpgRoanoke River Platform 5View off of one of the Roanoke River camping platforms2018-06-30T20:46:58+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2018/01/24/dan-whittaker-at-the-apple-gallery/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/25383191_10103468712015361_498820608_o.jpgApple Gallery FlyerFlyer of Dan Whittaker at the Apple Gallery, part of the Stokes County Arts Council, in Danbury, NC. January 2018.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_8704.jpgIMG_8704Dan Whittaker (middle) and family at the Apple Gallery, part of the Stokes County Arts Council, in Danbury, NC. January 2018. Photo rights belong to Charlotte Delamor.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_8705.jpgIMG_8705Dan Whittaker and gallery visitors Brittani Watkins and Larry Wall at the Apple Gallery, part of the Stokes County Arts Council, in Danbury, NC. January 2018. Photo rights belong to Brittani Watkins.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fullsizerender.jpgApple Gallery FrontThe front of the Apple Gallery, part of the Stokes County Arts Council, in Danbury, NC. January 2018. Photo by VisitNC.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a4502.jpg_90A4502Prints by Dan Whittaker at the Apple Gallery, part of the Stokes County Arts Council, in Danbury, NC. January 2018.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a4501.jpg_90A4501Prints by Dan Whittaker at the Apple Gallery, part of the Stokes County Arts Council, in Danbury, NC. January 2018.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a4500.jpg_90A4500Prints by Dan Whittaker at the Apple Gallery, part of the Stokes County Arts Council, in Danbury, NC. January 2018.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a4499.jpg_90A4499https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a4498.jpg_90A4498https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a4497.jpg_90A4497Prints by Dan Whittaker at the Apple Gallery, part of the Stokes County Arts Council, in Danbury, NC. January 2018.2018-01-25T00:10:34+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/portfolio/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/texassuper2.jpgtexassuper(2)A powerful supercell rotates over an Oklahoma farm while moving toward the camera, in Waurika Oklahoma, in May 2014. This image has been recognized and published by the US State Department for international conversation regarding climate change.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_2518masteredit.jpgIMG_2518(masteredit)Cullman Alabama EF4 tornado, April 27, 2011. Histories largest tornado outbreak.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_79012.jpgIMG_7901(2)Deer crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/angeloak.jpgAngelOakThe Angel Oak Tree is located near Charleston, South Carolina and is believed to be 1500+ years old, making it the oldest known living Oak in North America. The area is filled with old growth and various wildlife, making it a beautiful place to visit. Captured 3/3/15https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mg_20622.jpg_MG_2062(2)Sunset at Jockey's Ridge State Park, which features the tallest natural sand dune system on the East Coast. At the Outer Banks in North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mg_0373.jpg_MG_0373Cypress trees at Rhodes Pond, NC.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_5421.jpgOklahoma TornadoTornado in Oklahoma in 2012https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mg_7035.jpgAustin Texas SkylineAustin Texas skyline reflects in the water of the Colorado River in 2014.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_5441.jpgBirds and TornadoBirds fly past a tornado in Oklahoma in 2012https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/23-2.jpg23-22018-01-14T18:00:37+00:00weekly0.6https://exploringnc.com/2018/01/11/frozen-waterfalls-in-north-carolina/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a2928-1.jpgFrozen Toms Creek FallsFrozen Toms Creek Falls, part of the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/26772134_10212824875475290_1205512404_o.jpgBehind the ScenesBehind the scenes of me (Dan Whittaker) capturing a time-lapse of frozen Catawba Falls in North Carolina. Photo by Patrick Cumby.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/26732401_10212824869675145_487851684_o.jpgBehind the Scenes 2Behind the scenes of me (Dan Whittaker) capturing a time-lapse of frozen Catawba River in North Carolina. Photo by Patrick Cumby.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a2936-1.jpgFrozen Toms Creek FallsFrozen Toms Creek Falls near Marion, NC, part of the Pisgah National Forest.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/tomscreekcascade.jpgToms creek cascadeFrozen cascade above Toms Creek Falls, part of the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mg_5148.jpgFrozen Falls Creek FallsFrozen Falls Creek Falls, part of the Mayo River State Park in NC.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a2936.jpg_90A2936https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a2928.jpg_90A2928https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a2875.jpgFrozen CrabtreeFrozen waterfall off of Big Crabtree Creek, near Little Switzerland, NChttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a2622.jpgFrozen Big Crabtree FallsFrozen waterfall off of Big Crabtree Creek, near Little Switzerland, NC2018-01-15T22:11:59+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2018/01/06/best-of-2017-top-10-photos-video/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/windowscreekfalls.jpgAutumn at Windows Creek FallsSwirling leaves and greenish/yellow autumn colors, captured mid October, 2017, at Windows Creek Falls. Part of Stone Mountain State Park.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mg_1580.jpgGreat Sand Dunes National ParkGreat Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado, April 2017https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a9071.jpgWild StallionA wild stallion pauses from his meal, showing a burst of energy and neighing at a couple of nearby female horses. Captured June 2017, during sunset at Corolla, NC.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a6660.jpgLightning WhipTwin pines and an amazing lightning show, from a strong storm in Greensboro, NC, 2017. https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a7398.jpgSolar EclipseA clear view of the total solar eclipse! Captured August 2017 in Belton, SC. https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/90a1113.jpgBig Stone GapSunset and car trails at Big Stone Gap, Virginia.2018-01-11T00:25:54+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2017/12/22/tanglewood-festival-of-lights/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tanglewood-gif10.gifTanglewood-GIF10Moving scene at Tanglewood Festival of Lights in North Carolinahttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tanglewood2017-18.gifTanglewood2017-18Moving scene at Tanglewood Festival of Lights in North Carolinahttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tanglewood-gif5.gifTanglewood-GIF5Moving scene at Tanglewood Festival of Lights in North Carolinahttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mg_0946.jpgTanglewood 14Driving through Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Clemmons North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mg_0927.jpgTanglewood 10One of the light attractions at Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Clemmons North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a1725.jpgTanglewood 1One of the light attractions at Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Clemmons North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a1651.jpgTanglewood 12One of the light attractions at Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Clemmons North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a1645.jpgTanglewood 11Driving through Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Clemmons North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a1630.jpgTanglewood 13One of the light attractions at Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Clemmons North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a1625.jpgTanglewood 9One of the light attractions at Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Clemmons North Carolina.2017-12-22T03:47:17+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2017/12/17/early-december-snow/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_0989.jpgMoore's Knob PortraitA portrait of the author of the blog (Dan Whittaker) in front of snowy Moore's Knob. Captured December in Danbury at Singletree Gun & Plough. Photo captured by Chris Sheridanhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a9993.jpgSingletree RidgeA snow covered ridge captured December in Danbury at Singletree Gun & Plough.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a9937.jpgSnowy Moore's KnobA snow covered Moore's Knob captured December in Danbury at Singletree Gun & Plough.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a9459.jpgSnowy EvergreensSnowy ridges of Hanging Rock, North Carolina. Captured December along the main park road. The snow was lightly falling, and throughout the day the mountain would occasionally become visible to reveal snow covered evergreens on the ridge.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a9451.jpgHeavy SnowTrees weighed down by snow in Stokesdale, captured early December. Everyday scenes were transformed in the snow, a great introduction to winter!https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a0097.jpgMoore's Knob Above the FogWinter wonderland and Moore's Knob above the fog, captured December in Danbury at Singletree Gun & Plough. The sky was overcast all day up until this image, but eventually the sun started to peek through the clouds, and the snow in the valley started melting which created a beautiful fog. The fog and clouds drifted against Moore's Knob and created an amazing visual.2017-12-17T15:24:32+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2017/12/17/greensboro-festival-of-lights-and-winterfest/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mg_0550.jpgGreensboro Christmas from AboveView of the Community Tree Lighting during the Festival of Lights in Greensboro. Captured from a nearby parking deck.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a9410.jpgWinterfest EntranceEntrance to Winterfest. In Greensboro, the ice skating rink is part of WFMY News2 Winterfest.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a9399.jpgGreensboro Ice SkatingThe ice skating rink in front of a colorful aerial scupture named "Where We Met", made from over 35 miles of twine. In Greensboro, the ice skating rink is part of WFMY News2 Winterfest.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a9352.jpgWhere We MetThe ice skating rink in front of a colorful aerial scupture named "Where We Met", made from over 35 miles of twine. In Greensboro, the ice skating rink is part of WFMY News2 Winterfest.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a9235.jpgWinterfest SkatingThe ice skating rink in front of downtown Greensboro, part of WFMY News2 Winterfest.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a9202.jpgGiant Puppet at FestivalA giant puppet, created by the Paperhand Puppet Intervention, moves through the streets in downtown Greensboro. Part of the Festival of Lightshttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a9100.jpgCrowded StreetsCrowds gather to listen to one of the many musical performances along the street in downtown Greensboro, part of the Festival of Lights.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/90a9012.jpgGreensboro Festival of LightsThe moment of the Community Tree Lighting, in downtown Greensboro and part of the Festival of Lights.2017-12-17T15:09:27+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2017/10/04/the-search-for-dark-skies/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/reidsvillemw.jpgReidsville Milky WayMilky Way rise above an old farmhouse and large oak tree, in Reidsville NC.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pilotmtstars.jpgPilot Mountain at NightStar trails above Pilot Mountain, captured September at Pilot Mountain State Park. In North Carolinahttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/graysonhighlandsstartrail.jpgGrayson Highland Star TrailA soup-bowl foreground made for a great spot for some astrophotography last weekend in southern Virginia. https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/friscomilkyway.jpgFrisco Pier Milky WayThe core of the Milky Way rising above Frisco Pier, captured early morning June 2017. North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mg_4429.jpgBodie at NightBodie Island lighthouse, NC, in front of lightning bugs, the Milky Way, and a storm. https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/90a9210.jpgFrisco PierThe Milky Way over the remaining parts of Frisco Pier, at the Outer Banks in NC.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/90a8943.jpgRuff Ridge at NightEarly fall colors and stars above the walkway at ruff ridge, along the Blue Ridge Parkway. 2017, in North Carolinahttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/90a5855.jpgThe Green DoorRising Milky Way above an older barn in mid-northern NC. Brown Mountain is visible along the horizon. Captured March 24 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/90a3467.jpgDan River at NightView of Milky Way above a stretch of cascades along the Dan river, captured July 2017, in North Carolinahttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/90a3455.jpgDan River Milky WayView of Milky Way above a stretch of cascades along the Dan river, captured July 2017, in North Carolina2017-12-23T20:22:18+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2017/12/07/best-of-autumn-2017-in-north-carolina/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/doughtontree2017.jpgDoughton Park TreeEarly autumn colors and the Milkyway at Doughton Park in northwestern NC.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mg_2488.jpgStarry NightStarry night at Doughton Park in northwestern NC, captured late October, 2017, as the moon set.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/windowscreekfalls.jpgAutumn at Windows Creek FallsSwirling leaves and greenish/yellow autumn colors, captured mid October, 2017, at Windows Creek Falls. Part of Stone Mountain State Park.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/uwharrieriver.jpgUwharrie RiverAutumn colors at sunset along the Uwharrie River in North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/stonemountain_2017_danwhittaker.jpgStone MountainEarly fall colors and interesting clouds at Stone Mountain in North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mg_8097.jpgLittle Pinnacle Above the CloudsLittle Pinnacle above the clouds and autumn colors. At Pilot Mountain State Park in NC.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mg_7598.jpgPilot Knob in the CloudsThe pinnacle of Pilot Mountain and autumn colors viewed through fast moving clouds. At Pilot Mountain State Park in NC.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mg_6633.jpgSunset in GreensboroA vibrant sunset at a small pond in Greensboro, NC. During autumn 2017https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mg_5971.jpgPilot Mountain ColorsColorful roads of Pilot Mountain State Park, captured early November, 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mg_5693.jpgPilot Mountain Autumn DriveColorful roads of Pilot Mountain State Park, captured early November, 2017.2018-01-06T02:55:49+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2017/07/03/springtime-along-the-sauratown-mountains/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/90a5781.jpgMountain Laurel at Hanging RockMountain Laurel in front of Moore’s Knob, at Hanging Rock State Park, North Carolina. Captured late May 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/90a4452.jpgMountain Laurel at Pilot MountainMountain Laurel in front of Pilot Mountain and the remaining Sauratown Mountains, at Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. Captured late May 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/toryfalls.jpgTory FallsTory Falls at Hanging Rock State Park, captured April 2017. This waterfall is usually slightly more than a trickle, but thanks to the recent flooding it is showing its true beauty! https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/megaharo.jpgMilky Way over Hanging Rock and Moore's KnobGalactic core of the Milky Way over Hanging Rock State Park in NC, captured May 2017. The Milky Way rose between Hanging Rock and Moore's Knob, providing the perfect opportunity for this 32 image large panorama. A big thanks to Singletree Gun & Plough for inviting me out to one of their scenic overlooks https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cascadefalls.jpgCascade FallsStorm clouds move of a waterfall along Cascade Creek at Hanging Rock State Parkhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mg_7052.jpgShelf Cloud at Pilot MountainSunset-lit severe storm and shelf cloud captured from Pilot Mountain, late March 2017https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mg_4326.jpgCabins on the RidgeSunstar and a couple of older cabins along a ridge north of Hanging Rock. Overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, at Singletree Gun & Plough. Captured March 19, 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mg_4318.jpgReflection on the Dan RiverReflection of the trees and cliffs along the Dan River north of Hanging Rock NC. Captured March 20, 2017. Piece by piece I learn the river better, and I am grateful that Singletree Gun and Plow invited me to their land along the Dan to continue my explorations.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mg_3280.jpgLower Cascades at Full FlowLast light at Lower Cascade Falls, captured during spring 2017. The flash flooding made for new cascades, raging waterfalls, and lots of class 2 and class 3 rapids on the nearby Dan River. This is by far the most water that I have seen at this falls, and the water still looked clear and beautiful!https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/90a6596.jpgBolts Above the BarnLightning above a tattered barn south of Hanging Rock, NC.2017-10-03T22:35:14+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2016/12/12/best-of-2016/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mg_7312.jpgPilot Mountain Shelf CloudLong exposure of a shelf cloud overtaking Pilot Mountain, in NC. This severe warned storm packed a punch with fast wind, lightning, and hail. Single 4 second exposure @ F/9. From early May 2016.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mg_5831.jpgBlack Bear in NCEarly morning as a wild NC Black Bear crosses the road, while looking over to acknowledge my presence. From a couple days ago at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. 2016https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hangingrockmw.jpgHanging Rock Milky WayView of the Milky Way above an old barn and the cliffs of Hanging Rock, in NC. The history of this area is lengthy and incredible, due to the mountain serving as one of the earliest land markers of the East Coast. I can only imagine the people who have seen the Milky Way here before me. 2016https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hangingrock-copy.jpghangingrock-copyhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mg_9408.jpgAlong the ParkwayA vibrant sunset along the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Boone, NC. 2016https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mg_8623.jpgPerseid Meteor ShowerPerseid meteor shower, Milky Way, and an old farmstead in northern NC. 2016https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mg_8537.jpgCalm Before the StormSunset colors and double rainbow in front of Tropical Depression Bonnie, from the Outer Banks in early June 2016. After a full day of heavy rain and flooding, it was great to see the sun come out for about 30 minutes to produce this amazing view.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mg_8302-copy.jpgCahas Mountain SunsetFiery sunset at a field full of wildflowers in Rocky Mount, VA, looking at Cahas Mountain. https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mg_7376.jpgSunset Lit BoardwalkSunset lit boardwalk along the Pamlico Sound at the Outer Banks. I stumbled upon this scene last minute and immediately fell in love with the detail and color of the boardwalk. 2016https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mg_7353.jpgThe Path to Bodie IslandStars and clouds from Tropical Depression Bonnie, at the Bodie Island lighthouse in the Outer Banks. Early June 2016. 2017-07-03T01:49:06+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2017/04/30/virginias-beautiful-grayson-highlands/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/90a1353.jpgRolling Around at Grayson HighlandsA wild pony rolls around in the grass, at Grayson Highlands State Park, April 2017https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mg_3239.jpgGrayson Highlands GrazingThe wild ponies of Grayson Highlands graze on a grassy bald, at Grayson Highlands State Park, April 2017https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mg_3219.jpgGrayson Highland PonyA wild pony of Grayson Highlands enjoys a grassy meal, at Grayson Highlands State Park, April 2017https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mg_3204.jpgGrayson Highland Ponying AroundThe wild ponies of Grayson Highlands play with each other as the mother eats, at Grayson Highlands State Park, April 2017https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mg_3192.jpgGrayson Highland Ponies LineupThe wild ponies of Grayson Highlands graze on a grassy bald, at Grayson Highlands State Park, April 2017https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mg_3181.jpgGrayson Highland PoniesThe wild ponies of Grayson Highlands graze on a grassy bald as a storm approaches, at Grayson Highlands State Park, April 2017https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mg_3145.jpgPregnant Ponies at Grayson Highland OverlookA couple of pregnant ponies at an overlook off of Rhododendron Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park, April 2017https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mg_3117-2.jpgGrayson Highland OverlookA pregnant pony at an overlook off of Rhododendron Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park, April 2017https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mg_3104.jpgGrayson Highland PoniesA mother pony and her young at Grayson Highlands State Park, April 2017https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/90a1422.jpgYoung Pony and Mother PonyA mother pony and her young at Grayson Highlands State Park, April 20172017-07-03T01:48:39+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2017/05/11/exploring-mammoth-cave-national-park/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mg_2684.jpgThe Green RiverView of the Green River at Mammoth Cave National Park. 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/90a0892.jpgMommoth Cave CampingCamping with my hammocks at Mammoth Cave National Park. 2017. Hammock provided by Yukon Outdoorshttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/90a08292.jpgThrough the CaveAn open walkway during the Domes and Dripstones tour at Mammoth Cave National Park. 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/90a0925.jpgCapstone OverhandA large capstone feature is viewed from a sinkhole at Cedar Sink Trail, at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/90a0900.jpgMammoth Cave Main EntranceView of the main entrance of Mammoth Cave National Park, and a great example to the capstone that helped form the caves. 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/90a0897.jpgMammoth Cave EntryEntry of Mammoth Cave National Park. 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/90a08752.jpgDripstoneAn interesting dripstone during the Domes and Dripstones tour at Mammoth Cave National Park. 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/90a0871.jpgCavern WalkwayAn open cavern and walkway during the Domes and Dripstones tour at Mammoth Cave National Park. 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/90a0868-2.jpgFrozen NiagaraStairs lead down to Frozen Niagara, one of the most scenic areas during the Domes and Dripstones tour at Mammoth Cave National Park. 2017.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/90a0854.jpgLower Frozen NiagaraLower Frozen Niagara, one of the most scenic areas during the Domes and Dripstones tour at Mammoth Cave National Park. 2017.2017-07-03T00:18:13+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2017/01/11/winter-storm-in-north-carolina-2017/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/90a0606-1.jpgOld BarnSnow on Moores Wall and an old barn near Hanging Rock on 1/7/17.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mg_6011.jpgSunrise FishermenSunrise and fishermen at Belews Lake lit up by clouds from an incoming snow storm. On 1/5/17.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/90a0743.jpgSnowyLakeBrandtSnow covered Lake Brandt and bird in flight at sunset on 1/8/17.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/90a0712.jpgSnowyBrandtSnow covered Lake Brandt at sunset on 1/8/17.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/90a0704.jpgBicentennial GreenwayBicentennial Greenway at Lake Brandt in Greensboro, NC, on 1/8/17. https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/90a0674.jpgSun and SnowSun and deep snow near Westfield on 1/7/17.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/90a0616.jpgMoores Wall SnowSnow on Moores Wall near Hanging Rock on 1/7/17.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/90a0563.jpgSnowy Lower Cascade FallsLower Cascade Falls in the snow on 1/7/17. North Carolina.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/90a0559.jpgSnowy OverlookSnowy overlook in Danbury on 1/7/17.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/frozenpond2017.jpgFrozen PondSunset over a frozen pond in northern NC on 1/9/17.2017-07-03T14:39:21+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2016/11/12/autumn-in-nc-2016/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_4633-1.jpgPilot Mountain SunsetSunset looking west toward the Blue Ridge Mountains from Little Pinnacle on Pilot Mountain. From Late October 2016https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_1914.jpgView from the TopChompy loves to hike and she knows that the best smells are at the top! From Hanging Rock State Park, late October 2016.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_9767.jpgMoore's WallThe Milky Way above Moore's Wall during a sweeping layer of Altocumulus clouds lit by the moonrise. Late October 2016.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_9666-2.jpgPilot Mountain SunriseSunrise between a couple of gangly trees this morning at Pilot Mountain State Park. A brisk fall morning is a great way to get the day started! Early November 2016https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_9292.jpgAutumn Crepuscular RaysSunset and crepuscular rays above Pilot Mountain and Sauratown Mountain. Late October 2016https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_8954.jpgHanging Rock Autumn SunsetPre-sunset from the cliffs of Hanging Rock. Early November 2016https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_8392.jpgAutumn at Lake BrandtEarly colors of Fall at Lake Brandt in Greensboro, NC. Mid October 2016https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_59132.jpgMilky Way above Sauratown MountainThe Milky Way and a meteor over Sauratown Mountain, between Pilot Mt and Hanging Rock. Early November 2016.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_5654.jpgLower Cascade Falls SwirlAutumn leaf swirls and sunset light at Lower Cascade Falls, part of Hanging Rock State Park in NC. A five second long exposure captured early November 2016.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_5220-2.jpgPilot Mountain Under the Milky WayPilot Mountain under the Milky Way, early November 2016.2016-11-11T19:54:58+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2016/11/07/hurricane-matthew-landfall-and-aftermath/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_8513.jpgKinston FloodingFlooding in southern Kinston on October 15, 2016, result from Hurricane Matthew.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_8506.jpgKinston Flooding NeighborhoodFlooding in southern Kinston on October 15, 2016, result from Hurricane Matthew.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_8236.jpgLake Surf FloodingFlooding at Lake Surf on October 9, 2016, following Hurricane Matthew.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_8224.jpgLake Surf IntersectionFlooding at Lake Surf on October 9, 2016, following Hurricane Matthew.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_8183.jpgLumberton FloodingFlooding in Lumberton on October 9 at 1 AM, 2016, following Hurricane Matthew.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mg_8152.jpgMyrtle Beach Flooded ForestFlooding in North Myrtle Beach on October 8, 2016, during the eyewall of Hurricane Matthew.2016-11-06T21:56:05+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2016/09/24/charlotte-protest-and-the-death-of-justin-carr/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mg_6106.jpgMaking a Point, Charlotte ProtestBeginning of the protest in front of the church first stopped at. Encouraging and peaceful words were delivered to the crowd. Uptown Charlotte, NC 9/21/16 https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mg_6050.jpgStart of the March, Charlotte ProtestBeginning of the March at Marshall Park. A very peaceful beginning. Uptown Charlotte, NC 9/21/16 https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mg_6040.jpgStart of the Charlotte ProtestBeginning of the Charlotte protest at Marshall Park. A very peaceful beginning. Uptown Charlotte, NC 9/21/16 2016-09-27T02:53:57+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2016/05/24/springtime-in-north-carolina/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/fullsizerender-5-2.jpgNC lightningNorth Carolina lightning during late April severe storms. A lot of lightning and it finally feels like storm season! Near Sanford, NC 4/29/16 Three image stack, captured over ten minutes.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hawksbillpano.jpgLinville GorgePutting Linville Gorge in perspective...sunset from late last week on top of Hawksbill Mountain. Wiseman's view is across the gorge to the left, and Linville River is framed between the cliffs near the middle of the image. This place is often referred to the 'Grand Canyon of the East'...for good reason. 14 image panorama.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hangingrock.jpgFrosty Hanging RockA frosty scene at Hanging Rock NC, Mid April 2016.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hangingrock-copy.jpgHanging Rock SunsetEpic sunset at Hanging Rock State park in NC.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/fullsizerender-5.jpgFullSizeRender (5) North Carolina lightning during late April severe storms. A lot of lightning and it finally feels like storm season! Near Sanford, NC 4/29/16 Three image stack, captured over ten minutes.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mg_9394.jpgWhiteside Mountain sunsetView from Whiteside Mountain in NC, 2016.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mg_8881.jpgSpring Colors Whitaker BranchSpring colors and calm flowing water at Whitaker Branch, near Linville, NC. April 2016.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mg_8437.jpgSunset Reflections at Lake BrandtSunset reflections at Lake Brandt, NC, from mid May 2016.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mg_8091.jpgCrepuscular Rays NCRays of light brought over the Blue Ridge Mountains in Highlands, NC. Mid May 2016.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mg_7597.jpgSpring in Western NCWildflower field, flowing water, and an old barn, from Waynesville NC. Mid May 2015.2016-05-24T00:14:43+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2016/02/02/carolina-blue-and-white/2016-02-02T03:35:08+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2015/05/20/tornadoes-and-storm-chasing-may-2015/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mg_3441.jpg_MG_34415/5/15 Texas storm, stars and lunar rayshttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mg_4132.jpg_MG_4132A base of a tornado producing storm near Hays, Kansas, where we observed multiple tornadoes, although it is difficult to tell what is on the ground in this picture.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mg_4066.jpg_MG_4066Colorado supercell 5/9/15.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mg_3902.jpg_MG_3902The tornado producing HP supercell North of Wichita Falls, Texas 5/8/15https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mg_3785.jpg_MG_3785Oklahoma mammatus clouds and blue hail core 5/7/15https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mg_4053.jpg_MG_4053Tornado and cumulonimbus clouds near Sterling, Colorado 5/9/15.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mg_3671.jpg_MG_3671Fairview, Oklahoma supercell 5/6/15.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mg_3504.jpg_MG_3504Low precipitation supercell 5/6/15.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mg_3502.jpg_MG_3502Tornado warned storm near Enid, Oklahoma 5/6/15https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/mg_3473.jpg_MG_34735/5/15 Texas storm, stars and lunar rays2015-12-05T15:17:53+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2015/11/30/north-carolina-fall-colors-2015/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mg_4300-2.jpg_MG_4300 2Gravel road near the Blue Ridge Parkway, in NC. 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mg_2837.jpg_MG_2837Milky Way over Autumn leaves along the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC. 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/uppertomcreek.jpgUpperTomCreekAutumn colors at a North Carolina waterfall located in the Pisgah National Forest. 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mg_4414.jpg_MG_4414Below the viaduct, in NC. 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/tomscreekswirl2.jpgTomsCreekSwirl2Autumn colors at a North Carolina waterfall located in the Pisgah National Forest. 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mg_9794.jpg_MG_9794Linville Gorge cliffs. 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mg_4569.jpg_MG_4569Along the Blue Ridge Parkway, in NC. 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mg_55172.jpg_MG_5517(2)Beacon Heights along the Blue Ridge Parkway, in NC. 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mg_7182.jpg_MG_7182Sunrise at Linville Gorge looking toward Table Rock. 2015https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mg_55093.jpg_MG_5509(3)Beacon Heights along the Blue Ridge Parkway, in NC. 2015.2015-11-29T22:57:52+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2013/06/06/wide-open-storms/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mg_0938.jpgSunset over Randlemanhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/6-3-13.jpgShelf Cloud Greensboro2015-09-01T11:35:00+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2015/08/31/grandfather-mountain-and-the-blue-ridge-parkway/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_6453.jpgGrandfather Mountain BridgeGrandfather Mountain bridgehttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_6519.jpgBlue Ridge Parkway OverlookBlue Ridge Parkway overlookhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_6415.jpgBlue Ridge Parkway TreeBlue Ridge Parkway Treehttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_6176.jpgGrandfather MountainGrandfather Mountain and flowershttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_6133.jpgGrandfather Mountain BridgeGrandfather Mountain mile high swinging bridge, NChttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_6109.jpgGrandfather Mountain OverlookGrandfather Mountain overlookhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_6099.jpgGrandfather Mountain CloudsGrandfather Mountain in the cloudshttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_6095.jpgGrandfather MountainGrandfather Mountain mile high swinging bridgehttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_6091.jpgGrandfather Mountain BridgeGrandfather Mountain mile high swinging bridgehttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_6058.jpgGrandfather Mountain PeakGrandfather Mountain peak, NC2015-08-31T17:09:50+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2015/08/27/exploring-the-outer-banks-barrier-islands/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_1893.jpgBodie Island BoardwalkThe Milky Way shines over the Bodie Island Lighthouse, reflecting off of the boardwalk.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_19251.jpgPamlico Sound Milky WayPamlico Sound Milky Wayhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bodieisland2.jpgBodie Island LighthouseBodie Island Lighthouse and Milky Wayhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_3744.jpgPamlico Soundhttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_2935.jpgFrisco PierFrisco Pier, NChttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_2482.jpgFrisco PierFrisco Pier, NChttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_2229.jpgCape Hatteras LighthouseCape Hatteras Lighthouse and starshttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_2201.jpgPamlico SunsetPamlico Sound Sunsethttps://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_2197.jpgPamlico Sunset TreePamlico sunset tree at night.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_2062.jpgKill Devil HillsKill Devil Hills2015-08-26T23:17:16+00:00monthlyhttps://exploringnc.com/2015/08/10/ocracoke-island/https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_5328.jpgOcracoke LighthouseOcracoke Lighthouse, 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_5311.jpgOcracoke boardwalkOcracoke boardwalk, 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_5237.jpgOcracoke BeachOcracoke Beach, 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_5143.jpgOcracoke Main RoadOcracoke Main Road, 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_5139.jpgOcracoke DockOcracoke Dock, 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_5118.jpgOcracoke boardwalkOcracoke boardwalk, 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_5080.jpgHatteras MarinaHatteras Marina, 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_3744.jpgOcracoke/Hatteras FerryWaves seen from the Ocracoke/Hatteras Ferry, 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_3698.jpgOcracoke/Hatteras FerryOcracoke/Hatteras Ferry, 2015.https://exploringnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mg_3644.jpgOcracoke/Hatteras FerryOcracoke/Hatteras Ferry at sunset, 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