The southern highlands of western North Carolina, part of the Appalachian Mountain range, contain some the highest mountains in the eastern United States. Easily accessible from many areas throughout the southeast, this mountainous region is popular for its many scenic drives, as well as day hiking, camping, and backpacking opportunities. Spring, Summer, or Fall, the following is a list of some of the most scenic drives in western North Carolina (check local road conditions or closures if considering a winter drive in this area).
U.S. Highway 64 from Hendersonville to Murphy
This route will take you through the towns of Brevard, Rosman, Lake Toxaway, Sapphire, Cashiers, Highlands, and Franklin. Brevard is famous for its world-renowned annual music festival. Highlands, nestled in a valley at 4,118 feet, is one of the highest towns ...
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Posted September 25, 2009
It's that time of year again! Rand McNally has just released its 2010 Best of the
Road Trips and I have a feeling you'll love each and every one! This year's itineraries will have you exploring volcanic history, visiting ...
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Posted September 11, 2009
Truth be told, I’m not a huge fan of the fall -- I think it’s mostly because it marks the end of my favorite time of year and beginning of my least favorite! But even being as anti-autumn as I am, even I can appreciate the near-perfect weather and the breathtakin ...
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Posted September 11, 2009
When I came across this article on Rand McNally's blog, I was shocked to learn that 911 isn't always the emergency number to call from your cell phone when you're in trouble. Before you head out for your final
road trip ...
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Posted August 27, 2009
Many of us in the travel industry think nothing about hopping on a plane and taking off on a
family vacation. But according to Elliott.org, this new Expedia survey tells ...
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Posted August 24, 2009
In the ever-changing landscape of rock and roll, filled with faux-falsettos, fads and folly, one thing's certain: Tour, with its highs and lows, is a gnarly beast!
In the following edition of
Tales from the Road, you could say that beast once ...
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Posted August 18, 2009
This route will take you through the towns of Brevard, Rosman, Lake Toxaway, Sapphire, Cashiers, Highlands, and Franklin. Brevard is famous for its world-renowned annual music festival. Highlands, nestled in a valley at 4,118 feet, is one of the highest towns ... full story
