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Western NC MountainsArts and CraftsAppalachian Heritage Crafters - Appalachian Heritage Crafters, founded by craftspeople in and around Cherokee County, North Carolina, is a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Appalachian crafts and heritage. John C. Campbell Folk School - In 1925, the Folk School began its work with its founders hopeful that the quality of life could be improved by education, and in turn wanted to preserve and share with the rest of the world the wonderful crafts, techniques and tools that the mountain people used in every day life. Today, The John C. Campbell Folk School offers a unique combination of arts and crafts classes & instruction, rich history, beautiful mountain surroundings, and an atmosphere of living and learning together. Penland School of Crafts - a national center for craft education located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Penland offers one-, two-, and eight-week workshops in books & paper, clay, drawing, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking, textiles, and wood. The school also sponsors artists' residencies, educational outreach programs, and a craft gallery open to the public. AttractionsBiltmore Estate - More than a century ago, George Vanderbilt created a larger-than-life country retreat in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. - "Editor's Pick" Blue Ridge Parkway - The Blue Ridge Parkway, sometimes called "America's Favorite Drive", is the most visited unit of America's National Park System. A drive down the Parkway provides stunning, long range vistas and close-up looks at the natural and cultural history of the southern Appalachian mountains. It is designed as a drive-awhile and stop-awhile experience, so please don't be in a hurry. Cherohala Skyway - The Skyway is located in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Cherokee Indians, Eastern Band of - The Cherokee Indian Reservation is located in western North Carolina and is home to 12,500 enrolled members. They are adjacent to both the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Chimney Rock Park - spectacular 75-mile views, numerous hiking trails, a 404-foot waterfall, Nature Center, picnicking and more. Grandfather Mountain - the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range and was the first private preserve ever set apart by the United Nations as a Biosphere Reserve. Great Smoky Mountains Travel Information - Lots of information on places of interest in western North Carolina. Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Ridge upon ridge of endless forest straddle the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the largest protected areas in the Eastern United States. World renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, and the depth and integrity of its wilderness sanctuary, the park attracts over nine million visitors each year. Once a part of the Cherokee homeland, the Smokies today are a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of trails. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad -- tourist railway round trip excursions. Scenic excursions take you through a beautiful section of western North Carolina with views of the magnificent Great Smoky Mountains, winding rivers, and lakes. Harrah's Cherokee Casino, Cherokee, NC. Southern Highlands Attractions - The mountains of eastern Tennessee, northern Georgia, western North Carolina, and Virginia are particularly rich with an abundance of National Parks and Forests, state-maintained facilities, charming villages, and local crafts. Buncombe CountyBiltmore Estate - More than a century ago, George Vanderbilt created a larger-than-life country retreat in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. - "Editor's Pick" Center for Participatory Change - This is a team of very talented people who are working with citizen's groups and non-profits in western North Carolina and helping them to better help themselves participate and determine their destinies. - "Editor's Pick" Handmade in America - Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, HandMade in America, works to develop community strategies that will enhance our region's role nationally and internationally within the handmade field. We work to implement environmentally sustainable economic solutions that emphasize the craft industry, enhance opportunities in the marketplace, and develop entrepreneurial strategies for the region's crafts artisans. Blacksmiths Depot - The World's Finest Blacksmith's Tools. We are full time blacksmiths and USE the tools and machines we sell. Give us a call if you need advise on equipment selections or setting up shop. We have changed our name but the products and excellent service are the same! Our on-line catalog has full color images of all the tools we sell! Take your time to explore our new easy to use catalog. We are constantly adding many new items and product lines. WLOS TV - Channel 13 - ABC affiliate - Asheville, NC Cherokee NationCherokee Nation - The Official Site of the Cherokee Nation Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians - The Cherokee Indian Reservation is located in western North Carolina and is home to 12,500 enrolled members. We are adjacent to both the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway. Cherokee Reservation Genealogy - In 1838, the Federal Government forced most Cherokees west into what is now Oklahoma. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians trace their descendancy from about 1,000 Cherokees who managed to elude this forced removal. About 300 of these claimed US citizenship; the rest were living in Tennessee and North Carolina towns or hiding in the mountains. Colleges and UniversitiesTri-County Community College - Murphy, NC 28906 Western Carolina University - Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723 Graham CountyCherohala Skyway - The Skyway is located in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Graham County, North Carolina - The People of Graham County Welcome You! Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - A walk through Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is a journey back in time through a magnificent forest with towering trees as old as 400 years. Some enormous yellow-poplars are over 20 feet in circumference and stand 100 feet tall. The floor is carpeted with a garden of wildflowers, ferns, and moss-covered logs from fallen giants. MiscellaneousMountain Xpress - Independent News, Arts & Entertainment for Asheville & Western North Carolina North Carolina Department of Transportation - Traveler Information Management System (TIMS) - get road conditions by county, and lots more information. Preservation North Carolina - Guide to Historic Sites NewspapersRecreationHanging Dog Campground, Nantahala National Forest Campground. - Hanging Dog Creek is the location of the last battle of the Civil War. This campground is near the Tellico ORV area. Nantahala Outdoor Center - Whitewater rafting and kayaking at its best! North Carolina Professional Paddlesports Association - an organization of professional outfitters committed to providing the safest and most exciting whitewater rafting, canoeing, and kayaking adventures possible. River Sports InformationSome of this information pertains directly to the western North Carolina area and some of it is more generally about canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. Outdoorplay.com features kayaking, canoeing, and more. Paddling at About.com Real-Time Data for North Carolina Rivers USGS Water Resources of North Carolina TelevisionWLOS TV - Channel 13 - ABC affiliate - Asheville, NC Travel and VacationMountainShops.com - Western North Carolina and Northern Georgia Visitor Information, Relocation Information and Local Area Information with over 500 Business sites on Shopping, Real Estate, Vacation and Relocation within minutes of the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Great Smoky Mountains. The North Carolina Guide - Located in Sylva, the NC Guide provides information about vacationing in western North Carolina. They also offer links to your site by category and web design and hosting. Search
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