If you’re planning time in Cherokee or Maggie Valley, one of the most common questions is simple: Mingo Falls or Soco Falls? They’re close together on the map. Both labeled “easy.” They’re both short stops. And they’re often treated like interchangeable waterfall options near the Great Smoky Mountains. But Mingo Falls or Soco Falls is not a coin flip decision. They feel different under your feet. They demand different types of effort…. Read More