Mount Jefferson State Park
Mount Jefferson is a great rocky prominence that juts 1600 feet above the surrounding area. Used as a landmark for people that travel in the area, Mount Jefferson is not only an amazing physical feature on the outskirts of the new River area but it is a remarkable container for countless species of plants and […]
Mount Mitchell State Park
The highest point east of the Mississippi River is Mount Mitchell. Rising more than a mile into the sky, Mount Mitchell is as majestic from the bottom of the mountain as it is from the peak. The facilities at Mount Mitchell allow you to learn more about the geology and history of this amazing land […]
Warriors’ Path State Park
Warriors’ Path State Park is named for the Great Indian Warpath that cut through the area and was a trading and travel root for the Cherokee Indians that moved through the area. People still move through the area and they now spend part of that time inside the boundaries of Warriors’ Path State Park. Located […]
Pisgah National Forest
The Pisgah National Forest is a 500,000 acres of land in Western North Carolina. This national forest, composed mostly of hardwood trees, is also full of action. Whitewater rivers, waterfalls, and trails aplenty, there is always something going on in the Pisgah National Forest. Pisgah also has a lot of history that you can explore […]
Nantahala National Forest
Nantahala National Forest (NNF) is one of the four national forests in the state of North Carolina. Administered by the United States Forest Service this is the largest of the four, containing more than 530,000 acres of land. Named for the Nantahala River, this land used to be part of the hunting grounds and tribal […]
North Carolina Arboretum
If you’re from Gatlinburg, or East Tennessee, you’ve likely made the short day trip over to Asheville, NC to eat, shop, visit Biltmore, etc. If you’re an outdoors-type person, or more specifically, if you’re into trees and plants, one place you should know about is the North Carolina Arboretum, if you don’t already. To become […]
Asheville Art Museum
In the heart of the metropolis that is Asheville, NC there is a bight spot of culture in the downtown area: The Asheville Art Museum. Right off Pack Square, the Asheville Art Museum is packed with art of every shape form and fashion. With a hugely popular permanent collection and traveling shows that change the […]
Biking the Smokies
If you brought your bike with you into the Smoky Mountains you are in for a treat. Even though bikes are not allowed on any of the trails in the National Park, there are plenty of places to bike while you are visiting. Cades Cove – This is possibly the most biked area of the […]