Film — The Emerald Outback of Oz

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At 5,506 feet, Beech Mountain is the highest town east of the Rockies. The group of hiking trails near the peak of the mountain are named the "Emerald Outback." They are named in honor of the former Land of Oz theme park that flourished nearby before a series of disasters forced the park to shut down in 1980. The Emerald Outback is known for large stands of beech trees and wildlife around every corner. Within five minutes on the trails, you'll see evidence of deer, bear and coyote and you're likely to run into at least one of them if you spend a few hours on the mountain. Join me on an adventure to the top!

This film was created a DJI Mavic Pro drone, a DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone, a Sony a6300 and a GoPro Hero 4+ Black.

(Video) Falls Trail on Beech Mountain

The Falls Trail loop hike is a relatively easy, family-friendly loop trail on Beech Mountain. You can pick up the trailhead at the Buckeye Recreation Center. If you'd like to visit the Falls on Beech Mountain, check out our Beech Mountain chalet, Slopeside.

This video was captured with a DJI Phantom 2 drone with a GoPro Hero 4+ Black.

(Video) Late Summer on Beech Mountain

Beech mountain is beautiful in the late summer, even before the leaves start changing. This is Oz Run, on the backside of the mountain. If you want to plan a fall visit or ski trip to the area, check out Slopeside, our Beech Mountain cabin.

This video was captured with a DJI Phantom 2 drone with a GoPro Hero 4+ Black camera.

South of Broad in Charleston

These are the magnificent homes of Charleston's White Point Garden Park on the Battery. Rumor has it that during Hurricane Hugo, the first floor of most of these homes was underwater and dolphin were exploring the interior of these houses. 

This video was captured with a DJI Phantom 3 professional drone, which is super cheap right now since the Mavic Pro release is right around the corner. 

Carolina Panthers Practicing in the Snow

The Panthers are ready for the weather this weekend! Here's video of them practicing in the middle of the snow storm earlier today.

Licensing Information: This footage available royalty-free (for television broadcasts only) through January 24, 2016 if you credit photojambo.com. For use after January 24, 2016, please contact me @spangard.