People from miles around have heard of the Tuckertown Cliffs. But only those who’ve been there know the true experience it holds. Originally the "best-kept secret" of the youth of Stanly County, the Tuckertown Cliffs have become a legend of sorts for many in Central North Carolina, with people coming from over an hour away to share in the thrill and excitement of jumping off the cliffs.

Produced for the 2011 Carolina Photojournalism Workshop