The 29-mile long, 11,700-acre Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) lake has more than 240 miles of shoreline. And its deep, cold waters provide the ideal habitat for a variety of fish. In fact, record size muskie and walleye have been pulled from its depths. And many believe it'
, NC FishingIf you're towing your own boat, TVA has several public access areas; two are close to Bryson City. The Old 288 ramp is west of town; turn off Everett Street next to the Family Dollar Store and continue several miles staying next to the Tuckasegee River. The Lemons Branch ramp is west of town;
, NC BoatingFontana Lake is roughly 30 miles long and is at an elevation of around 1700'. It is one of the deepest in the region. The Appalachian Trail
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Historic mountainlodge houses a romantic interior with wood-burning fireplaces, French doors and chintz fabrics. Beautiful ...
A full service mountain bike shop. Sponsor of special mountain biking events during the biking season. ...
Ancient hardwood forest has been preserved as a tribute to the poet of "Trees," who was killed in action during World War I. ...
Yellow Branch Farm is the home of a small herd of jersey cows and their caretaker, Bruce DeGroot, along with Karen Mickler an...