10 Terrifying Views In North Carolina That Will Make Your Palms Sweat
North Carolina is filled with abundant beauty. Yet sometimes that beauty can be a bit dangerous. On the edge of a mountain or on the coast…these pictures and their daredevil subjects capture the spine-tingling beauty found in our state.

Sgt. Michael Murphy does a quick pose before making his descent over Bogue Airfield.

After a successful hike, a young woman stands on the edge of Mac Rae Peak.

A ladder is tucked between rocks on Grandfather Mountain.

Strong September winds bring several surfers out to conquer the waves.

A marine is submerged below water in a self-rescue drill at Camp Lejeune.

A rock climber clings to the edge in order to lift himself up on the Sauratown Mountain Chain. Today, Pilot Mountain is the only remaining remnant of the ancient mountains.

A group of skydivers face their fears and have a little fun with flying.

I'd be a bit scared to close my eyes on the edge of this cliff!

A young man leaps off a cliff at Courthouse Falls. It's extremely important to make sure the waterfall you're jumping off of is safe and clear for jumps. Don't do this at home kids!

This is a moment that makes you wonder if the perfect picture is really worth it. Watch out for oncoming trains in Cary.
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