Dry Falls on the Cullasaja River
by Shelia Hunt
Title
Dry Falls on the Cullasaja River
Artist
Shelia Hunt
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Dry Falls is a majestic waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery in the Nantahala National Forest near Highlands, North Carolina. A misty veil of water creates a serene atmosphere as the water dramatically plummets into the basin below. It is a captivating waterfall allowing visitors to walk behind its cascades. Plunging 75 feet into a pool, it showcases a beautiful site amidst lush green and the winding Cullasaja River. Popular for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and camping, it offers an unforgettable experience in natural beauty. Despite its name suggesting dryness, visitors might find themselves soaked after heavy rains, adding a whimsical twist to the adventure.
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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.
Dry Falls flows on the Cullasaja River through the Nantahala National Forest. It is part of a series of waterfalls on an 8.7-mile (14 km) stretch of the river that eventually ends with Cullasaja Falls. Dry Falls flows over an overhanging bluff that allows visitors to walk up under the falls and remain relatively dry when the waterflow is low, hence its name. Visitors will get wet if the waterflow is high.
History
The falls has been called Dry Falls for a long time, but has also gone by a few other names, including High Falls, Pitcher Falls, and Cullasaja Falls.[3] It received its name because supposedly, you can walk behind the falls and stay dry, however this is only true in periods of low flow.
Dry Falls is located on the side of U.S. Highway 64 3.1 miles (5.0 km) north of Highlands, North Carolina. There is a parking area on the side of the road, where visitors can park before walking the short path with stairs to the falls. During 2008–2009 the Forest Service made improvements to the parking area, which included renovation and expansion and the addition of bathroom facilities. A new walkway and overlook were also constructed adjacent to the parking area. Wikipedia
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March 12th, 2021
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Comments (28)
Taphath Foose
Beautiful work, Shelia!!! CONGRATULATIONS, your work is featured in "Your Best Work"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" discussion thread and any other thread that is fitting!! 😊
Holly April Harris
Gorgeous silky water! Beautifully photographed! I am very pleased to feature your wonderful artwork in the ‘Appalachia America’ group! Please add it to the “2023 First Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and exhibit your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 3/15/23
Steve Rich
Beautiful work Shelia. Your wonderful image has been FEATURED on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer” Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Jan-March 2023)" active discussion thread. 3-14-2023.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Dry Falls on the Cullasaja River composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Shelia Hunt
Thanks so very much, Reid! Indeed, we share a bond in our love for the Blue Ridge Mountains!