Looking for the best Nantahala hiking trails? Nestled in the heart of Western North Carolina, Nantahala National Forest offers more than 100 trailheads ranging from short, scenic strolls to rugged backcountry treks. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, sweeping mountain views, or a peaceful woodland escape, there’s a trail here to match every pace and passion. We’ve rounded up a collection of top-rated trails across the forest—each with its own unique charm....
When it comes to mountain biking, Chattanooga, Tennessee, may not be the first destination that comes to mind, but it has quietly become a mecca for mountain bikers of all skill levels. With its mix of tight switchbacks, steep drops, and well-maintained trails with gradual slopes, Chattanooga offers incredible mountain biking spots for everyone. Let’s dive into the best mountain biking spots in Chattanooga to make your next adventure an...
Ocoee, Tennessee, is surrounded by the vast Cherokee National Forest covering parts of the Appalachian Mountains. It’s truly a diverse and beautiful area with mountains, valleys, and rivers just waiting to be explored. Let me take you through some of the most noteworthy mountain ranges around Ocoee: Image 1: Wate Image 2: Kids in Parks chilhowee mountain 10 miles | 20-minute drive from welcome valley village To the west of Ocoee lies Chilhowee...
Chattanooga is a unique town in a valley between the rolling green mountains of the south and the Tennessee River. This makes it a prime location for beautiful scenery and fun ways to get outdoors. As I grew up in Chattanooga, there was one hike that my family and I kept returning to. It has everything you could want, from scenic views to swimming, a waterfall, and much more. The...
The Ocoee River is famous for being a premier whitewater rafting destination in the southeastern United States. One of the reasons the Ocoee River is so famous is that it was the site of the whitewater canoe and kayak events during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. The river’s rapids provided a thrilling and challenging course for the world’s top paddlers, and the event helped put the Ocoee River on the map...
Ranked number 2 for the amount of public land and coined the “land of many uses,” Utah boasts some of the most unique and spectacular scenery in the nation. If you are planning a trip to the deserts and canyons of southern Utah, you may have already heard a lot about places like Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. If you are interested in discovering some lesser-known, but no less...
The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of America’s most iconic roadways. And for good reason – it’s stunningly beautiful. Tucked away along this historic highway are some of North Carolina’s most magical waterfalls. To help you out the Timberroot Rustic Retreats team has put together a list of our seven favorite waterfalls in the region. So grab your hiking boots and get ready for an unforgettable adventure! bubbling spring...
Timberroot Rustic Retreats has been nominated for the “Best Holiday Site Operator Award” by the 2023 Shortyz Short Term Rental Awards. Timberroot Founder & CEO Frank May has also been nominated separately for the “Rentalpreneur Award” and we couldn’t be more excited! These nominations recognize the hard work and dedication the entire Timberroot team puts into creating beautiful spaces, maintaining our high standards, and providing exceptional experiences for our guests. As the global...
Timberroot Founder and CEO, Frank May visited the set of The Daily Refresh, a one hour local lifestyle show on Chattanooga’s WTVC NewsChannel 9 to chat with host Josh Robinson about Timberroot Rustic Retreats. Frank and Josh discussed how Timberroot has grown from a single Airbnb on Lookout Mountain to 44 lodgings in three states, Timberroot’s guiding philosophy of connecting our guests to nature and each other, and being named one of Tennessee’s largest STR property...
