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Giddy-Up to the Smoky Mountains

Horseback riding never gets old, especially when you’re trekking through wildflowers, breathing in fresh air and gazing at the mountains in the distance. It’s a ...

Step Back in Time at The Blue Ridge Heritage Trail

The Blue Ridge Heritage Trail is a collection of notable places in the North Carolina ...

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Southwestern North Carolina is Waterfall Heaven

If you want to combine romantic, thrilling and picturesque all in one trip, southwestern North ...

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Find Your Festival

Have you ever experienced true Southern Appalachian culture? Make plans to visit the John C. ...

Fulfilling Family Getaway in North Carolina

My family and I recently took a weekend trip to Western North Carolina’s Clay County. ...

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Wedded Bliss in Highlands, NC

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  • Old Edwards Inn & Spa: An expansive property with a variety of indoor and outdoor venues. Your bridal party and guests can stay on the premises for a convenient destination wedding. Relax in the spa prior to your ceremony and enjoy hand crafted cocktails and a local farm-to- table food at your reception.
  • Wildcat Cliffs Country Club: Indoor and outdoor venues for weddings of all sizes. The architecture and furnishings provide a lodge feel to nicely complement your wedding in the mountains. The Club offers a wide-ranging menu to fit you and your groom’s unique tastes.
  • The Bascom: The ideal venue for an elegant countryside ceremony and reception. The open-air terrace and pavilion would be a flawless setting for your Spring or Fall wedding. Your guests will feel comfortable and relaxed as they enjoy in your special day.

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Fly Fishing at Its Finest

Some of the best trout fishing you can find is in the Upper Nantahala River & Gorge . Aside from the unsurpassable scenery, this area is one of North Carolina’s 10 best trout ...

Don’t Forget to Zip Up!

Everyone wonders what it would ...

Three Surefire Ways to Get an Adrenaline Rush in North Carolina

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  1. Mountain bike the Jackrabbit Trail System for single-track adventure. Enjoy plenty of rolling dips and berms with views of Lake Chatuge. After your ride wash off your sweat and grime by jumping right into that chilly mountain water for true refreshment!
  2. Jet-ski on Lake Chatuge for wind in your face and speed in your hands. Rent a jet-ski or boat at Chatuge Cove Marina and enjoy all the glassy coves that make this lake so special.
  3. Slide down the falls at Fires Creek Falls for an outdoorsman’s take on a waterpark. Bring a tube, pack a picnic and hike the trails in the area before you go.

Make sure to take plenty of pictures throughout your stay! You’ll need some evidence to back up the exciting stories you have to tell.

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Rush down the Rapids to Nantahala Falls

If you want fun, sun, water and adventure you can have it all in Nantahala, ...

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How a Staff Retreat to The Highlands Paid Dividends in Workplace Culture

Last year I went on a retreat with my company to Highlands, North Carolina. I’ve been on many of these ...

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Find Your Relaxation

Are you in need of a relaxing escape? We all need a break from reality sometimes and there is no better way to unplug than ...

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Nature’s Art Gallery

If there’s one show you don’t want to miss in the Great Smoky Mountains, look no further than out your window. As winter subsides, the ...

Grab Your Hiking Boots

Stretching from eastern Tennessee into North Carolina, 17,394 wilderness acres ...

A Real Life Painting

Don’t let the post-summer blues keep you from missing what many believe to be the best time of year in the Great Smoky Mountains National ...

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Pick Your Pleasure at Nantahala Lake

Nantahala Lake is a picturesque body of water, snuggled in the serene Smoky Mountains, it’s just waiting to captivate you ...

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Find Your Trail

Cherokee County, NC has an abundance of outdoor recreation with 92,363 acres of the county belonging to the Nantahala National Forest. Whether you are looking for a ...

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Be Amazed by This 43-mile National Scenic Byway

The Cherohala Skyway is a 43-mile National Scenic Byway and National Forest Scenic Byway that ...

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Franklin, NC the Real Gem of the Smokies

If the beautiful scenery and Southern hospitality aren’t enough, Franklin, NC boasts rich history and ...

Get Crafty

The artists and artisans that make up the Blue Ridge Mountains are known for the ...

If You Like to Bike…

Western North Carolina boasts some of the best places to hop on a bike in the country. With the countless scenic trails in the Smoky ...

Two Wheels are Better Than None

It’s always a great time to hike or bike in Clay County. There are some really great options, such as the Jackrabbit Mountain Bike and ...

Travel the New Blue Ridge Heritage Trail in the Smokies

The stunning scenery and fantastic outdoor recreation opportunities in the Smokies are only part of ...

‘Unto These Hills’ Shakes a Nation

The Cherokee story is one ...

Big Music Fun in a Little Bitty Town

The tiny village of Brasstown near the Georgia border is a hotbed of traditional mountain music in the Smokies, with ...

Handmade Trade

One of the most beautiful aspects of Cherokee tradition is their unique way of bringing life and spirit into all of the goods they create. ...

Smashing Pumpkins, Permitted!

Any town that lets you chuck pumpkins around for fun surely knows how to have a party. That’s why you should check out Clay County’s calendar of events. It’s packed ...

Up the River With a Paddle

Most small towns don’t have much to do, but that couldn’t be further from the truth for Bryson City. If you’re looking for a ...

Curtain Call in the Smokies

You may be wondering what sort of entertainment goes on after dark in the Smoky Mountains. Well, a lot, actually! ...

Get Hooked in the Smoky Mountains

Many fisherman dream of experiencing fishing in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountain region of lakes, rivers ...

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They Are Running Moonshine on the Railroad

There’s a very special car on the Nantahala Gorge trip this fall. Shhhh… it’s ...

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Wine and Dine at One of America’s Top 100 Restaurants

Discover a culinary gem with a menu for all reasons in of all places, the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. ...

Nature's Playground!

Deep Creek is a playground for people of all ages. When you compare all of the spots in the Smoky Mountains, this may have the most things to do. Located in Bryson City, North ...

Now That’s a Vacation

The beautiful Nantahala River has some of the most ideal opportunities for adventure sports in the country. From whitewater ...

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All Aboard!

The elegance and adventure of yesteryears train travel can be found today, on North Carolina’s steam powered Smoky Mountain Railroad. ...

Choo Choo Choose Your Ride

There are so many ways to see the sights of Western North Carolina: via car, bike, boat, or even on ...

Amazing Views At Blue Ridge Parkway

Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most visited sections of the National Park ...

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The Gem of North Carolina

Try your hand at panning for rubies or sapphires in Franklin, NC. Franklin is nestled in the beautiful Smoky ...

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History Comes to Life in Franklin, NC

Take a journey through America’s history and visit Franklin, NC. Travel back 1,400 years to view Cherokee Indian mounds that survived the Revolutionary War, ...

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Connect the Dots

The Blue Ridge Heritage Trail is an exciting new way to explore a long-standing region. The system has identified a collection of ...

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Shop, Dine & Wine in Highlands!

Highlands, North Carolina sits at 4,118 feet of elevation in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, making ...

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Find Your Adventure

Are you a thrill seeker looking for your next adventure? If so, you have to experience the adrenaline rush you get from zip-lining through an Appalachian mountain canopy. Feeling ...

Lucky Waters

The rivers in Western North Carolina are some of the premier locations to drop a line, especially if you’re on the search for trout. But ...

Small Town Charm, Big Personality

It’s not all about hiking, fishing and adventure sports in the Blue Ridge Mountains. For many visitors, it’s the historic ...

Adventure is Calling at Cheoah River

One of the south east’s most demanding whitewater rafting experiences can be found on the ...

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Happy Trails to You

Nantahala, North Carolina is a hiker’s paradise. It is crisscrossed by numerous trails each offering its own special appeal for ...

Come On, Ride that Train!

There’s always a train to catch at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. It’s one of the most popular ways of seeing all that the ...