Five percent of the population has fairly severe anxiety, and, for some inexplicable reason, women are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety than men. Anxiety varies greatly in its intensity and the debility it causes; it can range from a mild anxiety at meeting new people.
Linville Gorge and Falls. Linville Gorge, near the town of Linville Falls, North Carolina, is the deepest and one of the most rugged and scenic gorges in the eastern United States.
If you are ever driving this part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, take time to see Linville Falls. The Visitor Center was closed when we went (off season), but the park is open whenever the BRP is open. There are a couple of overlooks. Be sure to go to the second one, Chimney Rock overlook, as it offers views for...