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Wild about wildflowers
Western North Carolina’s annual spring wildflower show is among the most magnificent in the world, a natural blooming that continues for many months along the trails... full story
Wildflower education in the GSMNP
One of many
Trilliums get the nod

 

Discover Cherokee
Native American heritage thrives in Western North Carolina... full story
• Public art project showcases Cherokee artists
Learn Cherokee’s history
Uniquely Cherokee Events
 

Shop like a local
Area shops offer everything from pottery
to outdoor gear

Shopping is one of the most engaged in activities when visiting the mountains and it’s no wonder why.
The region has some of the best to offer from galleries to specialty shops... full story
 

Welcome to the park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park welcomes visitors to enjoy nature’s bounty
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America’s most visited national park. Up to 10 million people come each year... full story
Make it a learning experience
A Lesson in History

 
The Parkway
This scenic byway runs through the heart of the Appalachians
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road that winds for 469.1 miles from the southern end of Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive in Virginia to U.S. 441 at Oconaluftee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee... full story
The Parkway Destination Center
The Parkway Legacy

For the kids
Despite all the wonderful lessons about history and culture and nature that can be learned during a vacation in the mountains, sometimes kids just want... full story
Learning something useful