This guide is designed to help visitors of all ages find the best outdoor and nature-related adventures on North Carolinas "quiet side of the Smokies. 50 activities, attractions and destinations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the nearby Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests cover day hikes, walks, picnic spots, nature and visitor centers, whitewater rafting, historic sites, classic attractions, scenic drives and more. 
Each activity or destination entry is complete with information on when to go, what to expect and how to get there, along with interesting facts, related background information, or historical anecdotes. An appendix lists phone numbers, addresses and web sites to help with vacation planning, and the guide includes 147 photos, maps and illustrations.

Natural Adventures in the Mountains of Western North Carolina

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Parham,Jim

Hammond, Mary Ellen

United States

Milestone Pr Inc

What do panning for gold, splashing in a spring-fed swimming pool, touring Civil War battlefields, rafting a wild and scenic river, exploring mysterious prehistoric Indian mounds, picking heirloom apples and visiting the seat of nineteenth-century Cherokee culture have in common? You and your family can find all these activities and dozens more in the mountains of north Georgia.
Just a few hours from Atlanta, this region is rich in natural and human history. Hike to Brasstown Bald, tube a cool mountain stream in alpine Helen, search for stalactites in the Cave Spring Cave or simply tour the backroads to find the perfect picnic spot. For each activity or destination, the authors provide historical background, how-to information, or interesting facts. Find out when to go, what to expect and how to get there in this illustrated guide for adventurers of all ages.

Natural Adventures in the Mountains of North Georgia

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Atlases & Maps

University of Georgia Press

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