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Southern Appalachian Foothills |
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East of the main Blue Ridge escarpment, North Carolina's ancient Sauratown Mountains rise suddenly near major Piedmont metropolitan areas. To the south, the Appalachian high country ends at a "Blue Wall" of spectacular cliffs and waterfalls along the North Carolina/South Carolina border. These foothills areas are protected in part by state parks and national forest lands, though the Blue Wall in particular is punctuated by ubiquitous vacation homes and resort complexes. Besides providing an escape for tens of thousands of Piedmont dwellers, both areas offer a different experience for anyone already familiar with the major Appalachian ranges. See the article on the Sauratowns. Click on thumbnails for larger image |
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