Jackson County, NC has a secret – one that’s well worth sharing. A visit to the area between winter and early spring offers benefits you won’t find any other time of the year. From lower lodging rates to clear mountain views to amazing dining and winter sports experiences, you’ll find it here…
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Looking for the perfect NC Labor Day Weekend? Jackson County offers a laid-back mountain vibe with just the right mix of adventure, flavor and charm. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a solo exploration or a family road trip, this scenic slice of Western North Carolina is packed with fun…
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Jackson County is known for its beautiful outdoors, but there's plenty of fun to be had indoors, too – especially when Mother Nature brings cool or rainy weather. To help you navigate those inside days, we’ve created this Guide to Amazing Indoor Adventures in Jackson County, NC! Catamount Jaxe –…
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Jackson County, NC, is home to the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail®, the first fly-fishing trail in the county. With over 92,000 trout stocked annually, the rivers that flow through the mountain towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva, serve as a fly fisherman’s paradise…
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If you’re looking to escape the city and relax lakeside in the cool mountains, then this one is for you. Jackson County is home to some of the best-hidden lakes in western North Carolina, some of which you didn’t know existed until reading this. These aren't your busy mountain lakes such as Lake…
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Jackson County, NC, is home to the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail®, the first and only fly-fishing trail in the county. With over 92,000 trout stocked annually, the rivers that flow through the mountain towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva, serve as a fly fisherman’s paradise…
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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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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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Those are mighty big words, especially when you realize the hundreds of streams and significant rivers throughout North Carolina. But don’t take our word for it—the N.C. House of Representatives designated Jackson County as the state’s premier fly fishing destination in 2016. Home to thousands of…
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The gushing water of Greenland Creek drowned out my footsteps as I trekked through chunky clusters of rhododendron on Mac’s Gap Trail. The lush canopy overhead filtered the tumbling sunlight like stained glass, giving the trail a soft glow. The autumn air was refreshingly crisp, a harbinger of fire…
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