The spray from the Looking Glass Waterfall coats everything around the base of it and then it freezes in the cold weather. This little tree at the bottom of the viewing area is holding on to the soil and its roots are covered with ice.  The creek is seen flowing by in the background.

The waterfall is easily visible in the winter, when the leaves have dropped.  So many people have visited this waterfall, it is the most photographed waterfall in North Carolina. I think because it's very easy to get to - also because it's so beautiful.