Fontana Village | NC Weekend | UNC TV
Off Highway 28 in Graham County, the Fontana Village Resort contains a little history and a lot of relaxation for families looking for an escape from the heyday of modern life. Surrounding by beautiful mountains, the resort offers hundreds of cabins, guided hikes, and many other recreational activities. If the resort site itself isn't enough for visitors, then they can travel over to the lake at the Fontana Village Marina, where lake tours, canoeing, jet skiing, and more lakeside activities await them. No matter what adventure they seek, visitors are certain to find something that quenches their thirst at the the luxurious Fontana Village resort.
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Porsche 356 East Coast Holiday 2014 at Fontana Dam and Fontana Village
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Thanks to TVA for allowing us to shoot this footage. Be sure to visit Fontana Dam if you're in the area. It is the tallest dam east of the Mississippi River, and you can drive across the top of it. (When it's not closed off for the occasional drone shoot. ;)
Appalachian Trail Loner #9 FONTANA DAM 2012 Thru Hike
Please click “Show More” to read an excerpt from my new book ‘Painted Blazes’ Hiking the Appalachian trail with Loner. Available on Amazon…
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Begin excerpt: I hiked together that day with Yosemite, named after the famous national park from his home state of California. He was an easygoing, hippy-looking dude who wore a red Willie Nelson bandana. White blazes led us directly across the top of Fontana Dam, 480 feet, the tallest dam in eastern North America and 6th largest in the whole US. Built by the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) in the 1940’s to produce electricity at the height of WWII, the massive hydroelectric dam is on the Little Tennessee River. Its construction completely inundated 4 towns and over a thousand homesteads. Cemeteries full of graves and miles of roads had to be relocated.
A blue VW camper bus sat in the parking lot that I would see in many trail towns on the southern end of the Appalachians. Peeking inside, a huge map of the AT was glued to the interior roof.
Hiking is free in the GSMNP. Camping is not. Thru-hiker permits cost $20 (non-refundable) and are required to camp over-night in the backcountry here. It’s a huge pain, as you must fill out, beforehand, exactly which shelters you will be staying at each night. Keep a paper copy on you at all times, or risk a $125.00 ticket. Rangers do check.
Their website defines a thru-hiker as “someone who begins and ends his/her hike at least 50 miles outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park and only travels on the AT within the park.” Additionally, thru-hikers are expected to complete all 70 sum-odd miles and be out the other side of The Smokies within 8 days (not counting town stops).
The general store was all out of forms and the visitor center was closed, so several hikers had to back-track and print their forms at the lodge. I had already gotten mine from the marina kiosk and dropped them into a deposit box at the shelter. To be on the safe side, you can have the application sent to your email to print out within 30 days of your anticipated arrival; just make sure to read the directions and fine print:
smokiespermits.nps.gov/index.cfm?BCPermitTypeID=2/.
Yosemite and I were very excited to begin hiking the Great Smoky Mountains, but found the road to the trailhead blocked by the dozen cop cars we had seen earlier, and policemen were standing guard at the welcome sign. We were certainly not expecting to be greeted by uniformed men wearing bulletproof vests and carrying machine guns. Let the man-hunt begin! End excerpt.
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Appalachian Trail Section Hike ; Fontana Dam to New Found Gap, Great Smokey Mountains National Park
AT Section Hike; Fontana Dam to New Found Gap
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The Serenity of the North Carolina Mountain Lakes
For me, there might not be anything more relaxing and calming than sitting by the peace and serenity of lakes and rivers high in the mountains. On two different occasions while working in North Carolina, I took a road trip into the mountains so that I could bask in the beauty and tranquility of lakes in the mountains. Now, when times of stress start to overwhelm me, I simply take my mind back to those mountain lakes. However, now with this video I created from the pictures I took, I no longer have to rely on my memories to help bring those feelings of serenity.
A Springtime Drive in Havelock NC
Greenfield Heights Blvd. Just playing with camera.
Hot Springs Resort & Spa | NC Weekend | UNC-TV
The small, quiet town of Hot Springs, NC has everything you could want in a relaxing getaway, including beautiful mountain scenery and a resort/spa featuring natural mineral water.
Wild Woody's Campground & Antiques | NC Weekend | UNC-TV
In the peaceful mountain community of Laurel Springs, Wild Woody's features a campground with cozy vintage trailers, as well as an antique/collectable shop filled with unique curiosities.
Asheville Camping Trip
Family trip to Asheville, camped at Lake Powhatan. Visited Fontana Dam, Climbmax climbing gym and Linville Falls. Walked on Appalachian trail and MST
Stanfield’s General Store | NC Weekend | UNC-TV
Stanfield’s General Store is following a long tradition of general stores in the small community of Four Oaks, including a sense of community.
Smoky Mountains Vacation in North Carolina
The Views Go On Forever...
Enjoy Scenic, Long Range Mountain Views and Gentle
Streams with the Coolest Summer Temperatures and Mild
Winters in Western North Carolina
Conveniently Located Near Shopping, Western North Carolina University and Outdoor Activities - Hiking, Fishing, Waterfalls, Whitewater Rafting and more...
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Lower Noland Creek Cemetery and Homestead in North Carolina
This is is the Lower Noland Creek Cemetery and remains of an old homestead site nearby. It is located along the Noland Creek Trail in North Carolina in the Smoky Mountains. Noland Creek was a farming and logging community dating back to the 1800's. There were several homesteads out here along with cemeteries, a post office and general store. When visiting please be respectful of the cemeteries and history that still remains. Leave no trace and do not remove any artifacts, thank you for watching and enjoy check out this link to learn more.
Fellowship Baptist Church - Bostic, NC
Little Church in the South Mountains of NC.
Appalachian Trail - Newfound Gap to Icewater Spring Shelter / Water Source
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Icewater Spring Shelter to Charlies Bunion
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The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the A.T., is a marked hiking trail in the Eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine.
The trail is about 2,200 miles long.
Newfound Gap is a mountain pass located near the center of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of the southern Appalachian Mountains in the United States of America. Situated along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, the state line crosses the gap
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Antiquing in Wilson | Collecting Carolina | NC Weekend | UNC-TV
Julia Carpenter discovers why Wilson may well be the antiquing center of the state.
Wilkes Hardware | NC Weekend | UNC-TV
More than just a hardware store, Wilkes Hardware embodies the history and sense of community that make a small towns like North Wilkesboro welcoming places to visit and call home.
Smawlie Log Cabin at Nantahala Lake, NC
Built in 2005, this video highlights our Log Cabin nestled in the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina and some activities available nearby.
Available for Rent through HomeAway - Property 128710.
Points of interest include the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), White Water Rafting, Fly Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Knee Boarding, Cliff Jumping, Swimming, Target Shooting, Relaxing, Mountain Scenery, Fire Pit, Zip Line, etc.
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Robbinsville NC HD 720 60fps
Trip to Robbinsville NC July 28 . Robbinsville is a town in Graham County, North Carolina, United States. The Appalachian Trail winds through Graham County. Part of the trail is located on top of Fontana Dam. The county was formed January 30, 1872, from the northeastern part of Cherokee County . taken with a toshiba camileo x100 at 720 60fps
North Carolina Fall Camping and Activities
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