Hop in your RV and see some of the most gorgeous scenery in North Carolina. Check out the Nantahala Gorge. Over 18,000 feet and 100 yards wide, it will take your breath away.
The Forest itself is over 530,000 acres. It surpasses the Great Smoky Mountains to the south, crosses o
ver the Tennessee border, into Georgia and meets the Pisgah National Forest to the east. If you love the outdoors, this is the trip for you. You can either, raft or boat the Nantahala River or any of the five other rivers. Get instructions on these rafting trips at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City. You can take a drive down the 43-mile Nantahala Byway or take a hike on the Bartram Trail.
You can also visit the Cherokee Indian Reservation located between the Nantahala and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Check out the Museum of the Cherokee Indian with a lot of interactive exhibits and numerous tribal artifacts.
Traveling by RV or camping? Here are some great locations.
http://www.nantahalacampground.com/
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Randy Bonds
For travelers that want to visit Western North Carolina near the Nantahala or Smoky Mountain Nation Park but do not own an RV or want to rough it in the outdoors can stay at our Cabin Rentals in North Carolina which are located in the heart of it all. We have great 1 and 2 bedroom fully equipped accommodations that will give you privacy and mountain views.
David
I’d like to add the official page to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad:
http://www.gsmr.com/index.php
David
Much was left out of this short blog. Probably one of the most interesting things outside of the rafting itself is the railroad that runs right beside the river from Ashville, NC to Murphy, NC. Depending on season and conditions, this railroad will sometimes pull the train with a steam locomotive, making it one of the most beautiful and historical railroads in the country.
Here’s a link to information about the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad:
http://www.carolinaoutfitters.com/train-tours.htm
Nantahala Gorge has something for just about everyone.
Enjoy.