Hiking Up to the Joanna Bald Fire Tower
If you're looking for a killer view in North Carolina that hasn't been completely overrun by tourists yet, you really need to check out the joanna bald fire tower. It's one of those spots that feels like a bit of a local secret, even though it's sitting right there on the map in the Nantahala National Forest. Unlike some of the more famous towers in the region where you're fighting for a parking spot and then elbowing people for a photo at the top, Joanna Bald offers a much more rugged, quiet experience. ...