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Western NC MountainsNew - Cherokee County, North Carolina WebsiteIn September, 2004, I started building a website for Cherokee County, North Carolina to replace this page, eventually. The new site has much more information and you can register -- it's free -- to participate in the new forum, maintain a journal of your own, submit news and press releases (for people and organizations in Cherokee County, NC only), write reviews, comment on news, and add links to your sites and sites you recommend. Everyone with an interest in Cherokee County, NC, is welcome to come on over and participate. Western NC ClassifiedsIf you live in western North Carolina you can advertise for free on my WNCclassifieds mailing list. Any ad that can appear in a family context is welcome. List Address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wncclassifieds Post message: wncclassifieds@yahoogroups.com Feel free to post your ads on a weekly basis. Please don't post dozens of ads for the same item every day! Remember that you ads are archived by YahooGroups and this list is set for public access, so an ad may have a long shelf-life. Remember, it is important to lure your customers with well-crafted ads and not annoy them with poor presentation or submitting the ads too often. If you point to the list address (shown 3 paragraphs above) on your website, it will help us gain more subscribers and more customers looking at the ads. Once someone subscribes, your future ads will be dropped directly into their computer -- a classic case of push-pull marketing. Push the ad to the mailing list and pull the reader to your website. Arts and CraftsAppalachian Heritage Crafters - I was one of the charter members of this nonprofit cooperative of artists and crafters in Murphy, North Carolina. I invite you to drop by their site, and their store if you're in the area. They're new, but they're growing. - Editor's Pick! John C. Campbell Folk School - I love this school, and thousands of their students agree with the sentiment. They have a great staff, world-class instructors, and excellent facilities, all tucked away in a beautiful valley near Brasstown, North Carolina. If you want to learn a traditional art or craft, this is the place to go -- if the class isn't already full -- don't wait too late to register. Editor's Pick! Penland School of Crafts - a national center for craft education located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Penland offers one-, two-, and eight-week workshops in books & paper, clay, drawing, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking, textiles, and wood. The school also sponsors artists' residencies, educational outreach programs, and a craft gallery open to the public. AttractionsBiltmore Estate - More than a century ago, George Vanderbilt created a larger-than-life country retreat in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. - Editor's Pick! Books and videos about the Biltmore Estate. Blue Ridge Parkway - follows mountain crests for 469 toll-free miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. - Information from L.L. Bean Books and videos about the Blue Ridge Parkway. Cherohala Skyway - The Skyway is located in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Cherokee Indians, Eastern Band of - The Cherokee Indian Reservation is located in western North Carolina and is home to 12,500 enrolled members. They are adjacent to both the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Books about the Cherokee. Chimney Rock Park - spectacular 75-mile views, numerous hiking trails, a 404-foot waterfall, Nature Center, picnicking and more. Grandfather Mountain - the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range and was the first private preserve ever set apart by the United Nations as a Biosphere Reserve. Books about Grandfather Mountain. Great Smoky Mountain Travel Information - Lots of information on places of interest in western North Carolina. Great Smoky Mountains National Park , the majestic climax of the Appalachian Highlands, contains the largest wilderness sanctuary in the eastern United States. - Information from L.L. Bean. Books and videos about the Great Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is now in its twelfth year of providing a full season of tourist railway round trip excursions. Scenic excursions take you through a beautiful section of western North Carolina with views of the magnificent Great Smoky Mountains, winding rivers, and lakes. Books about the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Harrah's Cherokee Casino , Cherokee, NC. Southern Highlands Attractions - The mountains of eastern Tennessee, northern Georgia, western North Carolina, and Virginia are particularly rich with an abundance of National Parks and Forests, state-maintained facilities, charming villages, and local crafts. Books about North CarolinaBooks about North Carolina, North Carolina mountains, western North Carolina, North Carolina whitewater, and North Carolina recreation. Buncombe CountyAsheville Citizen-Times complete phone and email directory - Who to contact at the newspaper. Asheville Citizen-Times Reader Service FAQ - How to submit news and announcements, and who to contact Biltmore Estate - More than a century ago, George Vanderbilt created a larger-than-life country retreat in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. - Editor's Pick! Blue Ridge Parkway - follows mountain crests for 469 toll-free miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. - Information from L.L. Bean Center for Participatory Change - This is a team of very talented people who are working with citizen's groups and non-profits in western North Carolina and helping them to better help themselves participate and determine their destinies. - Editor's Pick! Kayne & Son Hardware - Suppliers of Peddinghaus anvils, tongs, hammers etc at discount, NC Tool gas forges, swage blocks, and various supplies including pyramid head screws and rivets. They manufacture an excellent air hammer, known as The Big Blue/Old Blue. They ship and take Visa and MasterCard. All items are discounted. Catalog available or call for prices. Source for excellent blacksmithing coal. RestaurantsUnited States Restaurant Guide for Asheville Weather - Buncombe County - Provided by MAIN WLOS TV - Channel 13 - ABC affiliate - Asheville, NC WLOS TV - School Closings Report WLOS TV - Weather Cherokee NationCherokee Nation - The Official Site of the Cherokee Nation Cherokee, NC - The Cherokee Indian Reservation is located in western North Carolina and is home to 12,500 enrolled members. We are adjacent to both the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway. Cherokee Reservation Genealogy - In 1838, the Federal Government forced most Cherokees west into what is now Oklahoma. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians trace their descendancy from about 1,000 Cherokees who managed to elude this forced removal. About 300 of these claimed US citizenship; the rest were living in Tennessee and North Carolina towns or hiding in the mountains. Books about the Cherokee. Colleges and UniversitiesSouthwestern Community College - Sylva, NC Tri-County Community College - Murphy, NC 28906 Western Carolina University - Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723 Graham CountyCherohala Skyway - The Skyway is located in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Graham County Emergency Services Graham County, North Carolina - The People of Graham County Welcome You! Graham County Public Library - Robbinsville, North Carolina Graham-Swain District Health Department - Robbinsville, NC 28771 Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - information from L.L. Bean Nantahala Regional Library - provides all residents of Cherokee, Clay, and Graham Counties in North Carolina with a comprehensive collection of materials and resources. Tri-County 2000 Community Health Project - Health-related resources serving Cherokee, Clay, and Graham counties. Weather - Graham County - Provided by MAIN Health ServicesInternet Service ProvidersThe North Carolina Rural Internet Access Authority provides a North Carolina Internet Service Provider Search - Enter your telephone number on this page and it will provide a current list of ISPs available to you with a local phone call. - Editor's Pick! MAIN (Mountain Area Information Network)Mountain Voices Discussion Groups MiscellaneousMountain Xpress - Independent News, Arts & Entertainment for Asheville & Western North Carolina Mountain Web Cam - View current picture of Shining Rock Wilderness. Get information about air quality. North Carolina Department of Transportation - Traveler Information Management System (TIMS) - get road conditions by county, and lots more information. Preservation North Carolina (Western Region) - Guide to Historic Sites Western NC Genealogy Resource Center - This site has been developed to aide the Western NC researcher. ... This site has been put together for the love of genealogy. NewspapersReal EstateMountain and Lake Properties - Giving you the quality you deserve! We make owning property in western North Carolina and north Georgia more than just a dream. With Mountain and Lake Properties, it can become a reality! We specialize in investment, residential, land & commercial real estate. We proudly serve the communities of Murphy, Hayesville, Franklin, Andrews, and Robbinsville in North Carolina. In Georgia, we serve Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge & Young Harris. Take a stroll through our site and discover the peace and serenity of mountain living at its best. RecreationBooks about North Carolina mountains, western North Carolina, North Carolina whitewater, and North Carolina recreation. Excite Sports: Sports A-Z: Kayaking: Clubs Great Smoky Mountains Triathlon - Our thiathlon series consists of 3 races from June to October. We also do cycling races, runnng races and open water swimming during the race season. Hanging Dog Recreation Area, Nantahala National Forest Campground. - Hanging Dog Creek is the location of the last battle of the Civil War. This campground is near the Tellico ORV area. - Editor's Pick! History of Western North Carolina - Chapter VI - The State of Franklin Jackrabbit Mountain , Nantahala National Forest Campgrounds - near Hayesville, NC Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - information from L.L. Bean Nantahala National Forest - information from Great Outdoor Recreation Pages Nantahala National Forest Camping - information from Great Outdoor Recreation Pages Nantahala Outdoor Center - Whitewater rafting and kayaking at its best! - Editor's Pick! North Carolina Professional Paddlesports Association - an organization of professional outfitters committed to providing the safest and most exciting whitewater rafting, canoeing, and kayaking adventures possible. Rolling Thunder River Company - Whitewater rafting and canoeing on the Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers. Standing Indian, Nantahala National Forest Campground, near Franklin, NC - A beautiful campground with excellent hiking trails. Located adjacent to the Appalachian Trail. - Editor's Pick! Unified Four Wheel Drive Associations - Year 2000 4-Wheeling Events Listings. Schedule of events held is various locations... many of which are located in the Murphy, NC / western NC and northern GA area. River Sports InformationSome of this information pertains directly to the western North Carolina area and some of it is more generally about canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. While you're here, won't you consider browsing through my Whitewater Shirts and purchasing one that suits you? I'll be adding more as I have time. CanoeAmerica.Org Classified Ads Canoeing, kayaking and rafting information at Paddling.com Kayak, Canoe, and other Classifieds at epaddler.com Outdoorplay.com features kayaking, canoeing, and more. North Carolina paddling destinations at About.com. Paddling at About.com Real-Time Data for North Carolina Rivers USGS Water Resources of North Carolina RestaurantsUnited States Restaurant Guide - Choose the city in which you're interested, starting with Asheville Swain CountyGraham-Swain District Health Department - Robbinsville, NC 28771 Weather - Swain County - Provided by MAIN TelevisionWLOS TV - Channel 13 - ABC affiliate - Asheville, NC WLOS TV - School Closings Report WLOS TV - Weather Travel and VacationMountainShops.com - Western North Carolina and Northern Georgia Visitor Information, Relocation Information and Local Area Information with over 500 Business sites on Shopping, Real Estate, Vacation and Relocation within minutes of the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Great Smoky Mountains. The North Carolina Guide - Located in Sylva, the NC Guide provides information about vacationing in western North Carolina. They also offer links to your site by category and web design and hosting.
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