A remarkable variety of scenery and recreational activities await you. Guide to the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area . The guide includes information about the gorge, a photo gallery, as well as camping and trail information. Lots of critters do it every year. We've got the story on the winged ones and the best places to look for them.
Prevention is the best defense.
It's kind of hard to tell how high a mountain is when you're standing on it. William Bartram's Travels in the Carolinas A truly rare individual in his, or any other day, Bartram explored western areas of North Carolina in the 1770's. His poetic vision of the wonders of nature helped shape our appreciation of wilderness, as well as significantly increasing knowledge of the plants and people of the area. Includes links to all of the State Parks of NC, with maps and other info. Great Smoky Mountains Nat.