50 Fascinating Facts About Cherokee Culture & History
May 31, 2022 · Cherokee Woodcarving in the Oconaluftee Indian Village, Qualla Boundary near Cherokee NC General Facts About Cherokee Culture. 1. The Cherokee people are an Iroquian-speaking people who refer to themselves as Aniyvwiya (“the Real People”). Most Iroquoian-speaking people lived near the Great Lakes, leading historians to believe the Cherokee migrated south from that region.
Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide
The Blue Ridge Mountains stretch 550 miles from north Georgia to southern Pennsylvania, much of it connected by the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Blue Ridge region encompasses more than 34,000 square miles of dynamic landscapes- mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls- in eight states along the east coast. Let our local experts be your guide to things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains ...
How to Plan an Amazing Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip
Feb 22, 2024 · The Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles in Virginia and North Carolina, connecting Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Though seasoned travelers might attempt to clock such mileage in a single day, that simply isn’t realistic (or desirable) for the world-renowned scenic route.
The 10 Best Georgia Mountain Towns to Visit
Jan 12, 2024 · The North Georgia town of Blue Ridge has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 20 years, with excellent Blue Ridge restaurants, lots of cool shops and boutiques, an Art Center, and even a historic drive-in theater.. In terms of outdoor attractions, Blue Ridge GA is home to 100,000+ acres of the Chattahoochee National Forest, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, and Lake Blue Ridge (one of the ...
Appalachian Folklore, Monsters and Superstitions - Blue Ridge …
Mar 18, 2022 · Hawksbill and Brown Mountain from Wiseman’s View, photo by Dawson Tozier 3. The Brown Mountain Lights. Found in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the Brown Mountain Lights are a true Appalachian mountain mystery.. Locals and tourists alike have reported glowing, orb-like lights in blue, white, orange, and red, hovering approximately 15 feet off the ground in the Brown Mountain area ...
The 10 Best Tennessee Mountain Towns to Visit
Nov 14, 2023 · The town of Erwin, the county seat of Unicoi County, though small has so much to offer its visitors. Surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest, Appalachian Mountains, and Great Smoky Mountains, Erwin TN offers all the hiking trails and outdoor adventures you could hope for. There are a few gorgeous Tennessee waterfalls to seek out (Rock Creek Falls, Martin’s Creek Falls, and Still Branch ...
20 Things to Do in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
Jan 21, 2023 · Mabry Mill in Spring, photo by Bret Love & Mary Gabbett 3. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. Split fairly evenly between North Carolina and Virginia, the Blue Ridge Parkway is 469 miles of scenic driving, overlooks, waterfalls and hiking trails. Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway is considered the first half of the journey, starting at Rock Fish Gap at Shenandoah National Park and ...
30 Fascinating Facts About the Appalachian Mountains
Apr 5, 2022 · 5. The highest peak of the Appalachian Mountains is Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina, which reaches 6,684 feet above sea level. In the Rockies, Mount Elbert stands at 14,440 feet above sea level, while Mt. Whitney of the Sierra Nevada is the highest point in the contiguous U.S. at 14,505 feet. 6.
Appalachian Culture & History of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Nov 15, 2020 · A Brief Appalachian History. Native Americans first began to gather in the Appalachian Mountains some 16,000 years ago. Cherokee Indians were the main Native American group of the Southern Appalachian and Blue Ridge region, but there were also Iroquois, Powhatan, and Shawnee people.. The arrival of enslaved Africans in …
The 10 Best Scenic Train Rides in Tennessee
Nov 28, 2023 · The Dollywood Express Train 1. Dollywood Express. 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge TN • (800) 365-5996. Official Website. The closest thing to a train ride in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the Dollywood Express isn’t a long journey, but it makes a memorable impression nevertheless.. Utilizing a 110-ton, coal-fired steam engine, the Dollywood Express covers about 5 miles through the Great ...