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Jackson County Blog

Stories from the Heart of Jackson County

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Nick Breedlove

48 Hours of Fun in the NC Mountains

After months of being cooped up, many of us are ready to safely get out and explore again. With 494-square miles of awe-inspiring vistas, wide open spaces, multi-level trails and more, you’ll enjoy a plethora of natural socially distant activities in the NC Mountains. To give you a head start, we’ve…

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Recreation and Relaxation; the New R&R

Imagine the warmth of a pleasant summer day atop a mountain peak all to yourself. As you sit there, taking in the cool light breeze, enjoying the crisp, clean, and cool mountain air, you hear the music birds chirping in the trees above. Now imagine, the peaceful rapids of the Tuckasegee river…

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Take Back 2020

New Years is a time we set goals that aspire to positive changes in our lives. This year has been filled with tragedy, sadness and challenges. Although these challenges have been difficult to navigate, they've brought us closer together and made us appreciate things more. Although the year may be…

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The Great American Road Trip

Few things in life embody freedom quite like the great American road trip. America’s favorite past time since the invention of the automobile, road trips allow the wanderlust to feed the need for travel while remaining close to home. With road trips temporarily on pause due to the current travel…

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Best Days Best Spent

While travel may be on hold for the time being, the spirit of travel remains alive and well. Now is the perfect time to start dreaming about your next getaway and the NC Mountain towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva are here to inspire you. Jackson County offers plenty of natural…

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100 Years of Memories on the WNC Fly Fishing Trail®

From the relaxing sound of a gentle tumbling, calm stream to the thrill of reeling in that once-in-a-lifetime catch, the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail® offers an experience for everyone willing to cast a line here in Jackson County, NC. Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains…

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Favorite Memories in the North Carolina Mountains

Sunsets along the Blue Ridge Parkway, hikes to hidden waterfalls, and relaxing in our historic mountain towns are all favorite memories in the NC Mountains. Those memories are the best thing we can hold on to right now – good memories that last a lifetime. Reminiscing can help us stay positive even…

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