PHOTO ESSAY ABOVE: Duggers Creek Falls is often overlooked and a hidden gem located near the Linville Falls Visitor Center at Milepost 316 of the Blue Ridge Parkway. From the photographer: " What it lacks in size-about 10 feet- it makes up in character. Duggers Creek Falls offers an up-close and personal experience with one of North Carolina's most beautiful waterfalls. PHOTO BY MIKE KOENIG ABOVE LEFT: View of Looking Glass Falls, near Brevard and the Blue Ridge Parkway, is taken from behind ice-coated branches. From the photographer: " There were several photographers already there, and to their amusement, I sat down on the top step carrying my tripod, with the camera attached, and then slid down, one step at a time, on the seat of my pants to get this shot on an ICE day! " PHOTO BY RUSS CARLSON ABOVE: Sunset over the northern end of South Carolina's Lake Jocassee, taken during the peak of autumn colors in early November. From the photographer: " This shot was from the popular Jumping Off Rock overlook off of Horse Pasture Road in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. PHOTO BY DAVE ALLEN 34 BLUERIDGECOUNTRY.COMhttp://www.BLUERIDGECOUNTRY.COM