Elk River Falls is a popular summer spot for locals, especially young people that like to jump off the rocks, as you can see from the photo above. Unfortunately, people have died here but that doesn't seem to stop other's from taking the plunge from both sides of the falls. The internet is full of videos of Elk River Falls Jumpers and information about people being hurt or killed, but every summer more people are on top of the falls, looking for that exhilarating plunge. The Avery County dive team has recovered several bodies from beneath the falls, after jumps haven't gone as planned. Aside from the tragedies, the falls are beautiful any time of year and a great place for a short walk through the woods, whether you're day hiking, picnicking, bird watching or just looking for some solitude.
Greg and Amy took a quick trip to the falls with Trudy Pope and Jamie Gardner, mother-in-law and son. The rain came down steady all day but didn't dampen the spirits of this great spot. The falls are about 15 minutes from Banner Haven B&B and a great place for guests, friends, and family to visit when in the High Country.Banner Haven B&B and Cabin RentalsA Banner Elk North Carolina Bed and Breakfast
www.BannerHavenBedAndBreakfast.com
Innkeepers - Greg and Amy Gardner
509 Beech Mountain Parkway
Banner Elk, NC 28604
980-329-8101
Rates starting at $55 per night (including breakfast)
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