Fontana Lake near Bryson City in North Carolina
Here are some ideas to help you enjoy the mountains, lakes and rivers of North Carolina. The different guides and outfitters listed below can help you get out and about to explore some special locations in the wild outdoors of the state.
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The official website from North Carolina's Economic Development Partnership. It offers a wealth of information about the attractions and sights as well as print and download versions of an annual vacation guide for those looking to plan a stay in the state.
The official website covers 41 different outdoor areas and includes the 34 state parks in North Carolina (the 'missing' seven are state natural and recreation areas. It offers overviews of all the state parks as well as activities such as rock climbing, fishing and hiking.
The Nantahala River in North Carolina
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North Carolina is renowned for its whitewater rafting and hosts one of the largest outdoor recreation companies in the USA. Most of the famed rafting takes place on the Nantahala River while there is easier paddling and rafting on the French Broad River near Asheville.
Dry Falls in the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina
North Carolina offers a wealth of hiking and rock climbing areas in the west of the state. As well as a section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the western part of the state hosts the Pisgah, Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests, as well as part of the Appalachian Trail.
