Robbinsville, North Carolina

Cherohala Skyway

For a beautiful perspective, travel the 41 mile Cherohala Skyway that connects Hwy 143 from Robbinsville to Hwy 165 in Tellico Plains, TN. Called a mini-Blue Ridge Parkway, it follows the crest of the Unicoi Mtns. in the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forest, thus the name. Highest point 5,390

Junaluska Museum, Memorial, and Medicine Plant Trail

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Ancient hardwood forest has been preserved as a tribute to the poet of "Trees," who was killed in action during World War I. Two-mile trail passes under enormous yellow poplars -- some over 100 feet high, 20 ft. in circumference, up to 450

Snowbird Mountain Lodge

An unspoiled, hidden vacation oasis tucked away in the southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Just minutes away from Lake Santeetlah and the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. Enjoy accommodations in one of our cottages or our main lodge.

Graham County Travel & Tourism Authority

Visitor Center Hours: Mon-Sat 8 am - 5 pm; brochures and maps of Graham Co. and surrounding areas; information on hiking trails, mountain biking trails, campgrounds, Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cherohala Skyway, Fontana Dam, Fontana Lake, Cheoah Lake, Santeetlah Lake, and other area attractions;