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Learn more about mountain life, wildlife and nature with a class, workshop or hike with the Smoky Mountain Field School. A cooperative effort by The University of Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, a wide range of programs are offered from March into the fall. Now in its 37th year, park rangers and UT faculty join forces to offer unique wilderness learning… Read More
Asheville has become known for its trendy, holistic, artistic vibe and the Salt Cave fits right in. For a modest $25 an hour, you can take advantage of the therapeutic benefits of an all-natural microclimate, created with 20 tons of salt rock imported from several eastern European locations. Several inches of sea salt cover the floor and the semi-dark, dry environment is bathed in a warm glow from the salt rock lighting and… Read More
A hidden gem about 20 minutes from Linville and Grandfather Mountain, Elk River Falls is worth the visit. We love to take our visitors: it’s a quick adventure, absolutely beautiful, and a great spot for a memorable NC photo-op! Near the Tennessee border, just outside the tiny town of Elk Park you will see a sign for Elk River Falls. The first time you turn off North Carolina’s 19E to Elk River… Read More
