Being one of the best areas for outdoor activities, the High Country always has a lot of traffic around the river. A very popular spot about twenty minutes outside of Boone, Hebron Rock Colony gets all kinds of visitors. After driving up the curvy road of Shulls Mill, hikers park on both sides of the street, and start to roam down the trail towards the noise of the river. The hike becomes a bit more difficult, with a mixture of rock hopping and upwards trenching, but is definitely worth it in the end; as one Appalachian student commented, 'Once you reach the actual rock colony your eyes will be met with layer upon layer of gargantuan boulders creating swimming holes and waterfalls throughout the entire colony.'

Here, you can stay towards the bottom, find yourself a nice sunning spot next to one of the holes, and prepare yourself for the day. If you're looking for more of an adventure, hop your way from plain to plain, and climb up towards the main waterfall to be indulged with the life of it all. Spend the day looking through the caves and crevices, jumping and climbing the huge formations, or just spend the day with a picnic and the relaxing sounds and people.

Hebron really is one of the most popular sites for tourists and locals alike, so you might want to plan a day for it, definitely one of the best days on your vacation!!