09/23/06
Toxaway Falls

While obtaining the most current information for Gorges State Park, I was told on two separate occasions by a high-ranking official that the park property line at Toxaway Falls extends to the western side of the river. I made sure I understood correctly, and even made a comment about printing something in the book to tell people they can cross the river without trespassing. And that’s what I did. I took pleasure in stating that as long as you start from the east side, you can cross the river and climb alongside the falls and those condo owners can’t do a thing about it.

You know where I’m going with this, right? You guessed it. I have since been informed by a different person within the park system that the property line does not extend to the west side of the river. In fact, it follows the same boundary that property lines usually do, right down the middle of the river. So, with much chagrin, I must retract my statement and urge you to stay on the east side of the river. Even though all of a riverbed is technically public property, and, as such, one could legally cross to the west side if they stayed within the river flow, I’m not going to recommend that you do this. I already have enough trouble with the statement I made in the book. Don’t need to say anything else to get me in even deeper.

09/28/05
Toxaway Falls

On page 371 there is a photo with the caption "Aerial view of Toxaway Falls." Trouble is, the photo shown is Whitewater Falls! The correct photo was in place during the proof stage, so this is something that occurred during printing.

09/13/05
New falls on Cold Mountain Road

On page 403 of North Carolina Waterfalls I mention two small falls that are on the upslope side of Cold Mountain Road, both mostly hidden from view and hardly worth mentioning. Both creeks also have small waterfalls on the downstream side, but too far down to see anything from the road. You will pass by them if you trespass on private property and hike to Raven Falls on Toxaway River, discussed on page 439.