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We'll be happy to loan you one of our waterfall guidebooks, with photos of nearby falls, and directions to them. From serious hikes to leisurely drives, there's something for everyone. (Please note that each of these links will open in a new window.) NC National Parks with Waterfalls Pisgah National Forest Waterfall Map
The rivers of Western North Carolina offer a variety of raft trips, including the hair-raising Ocoee (experienced rafters only), the French Broad which has enough rapids to give the novice a thrill, and the Nantahala for family trips. Take your river trip via raft, canoe, kayak, or "duck". Our family started out on the French Broad River and we can recommend this run, especially since it ends at Hot Springs... There's nothing like climbing into a big steaming hot tub right at the edge of the river to ease the muscles you just discovered you had! Last year's trip on the Little Pigeon River was a bit more challenging, and a lot of fun! A great couple of hours on the river, it starts about on the other side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, so it becomes a fabulous day-trip. The drive through the park takes about an hour and a half. Then you spend the early afternoon on the river, leaving the rest of your day free to picnic, or seek out some great Carolina barbeque, or hike a mountain trail. We chose to drive across the "top" of North Carolina, and -after a brief sojourn back in those great mineral springs tubs at Hot Springs- made our way back to Maggie Valley via Asheville. National Park, whitewater, hot springs soaking, and shopping. What more could you ask? (Please note that each of these links will open in a new window.)
Hiking Your hosts love to hike... well, ok, we're more into strolling... but that doesn't mean that we don't know where the great hiking trails are! Want to wander through the primeval forest along Deep Creek (on a well-maintained path), or do you prefer something more challenging, say, like Boogerman Trail? We'll be happy to give you directions! (Please note that each of these links will open in a new window.) Hiking Trails in the Great Smokies (From Timberwolf Creek) Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Trails North Carolina National Forests Hiking the Southern Appalachians Mountain Adventure Guides - Rock Climbing
Six courses within 20 minutes of The Black Bear Cottage in the Woods! And we can even arrange for you to borrow clubs. 117 HOLES OF MOUNTAIN GOLF Mountain golf is played in the highlands of Haywood County. Here, lush rolling fairways are surrounded by endless mountain vistas, and spectacular scenery greets you around every dogleg. It's like no other game you've ever played, in an area unlike any other. Discover just how great a mountain golf vacation can be. 3 miles from The Black Bear
Cottage in the Woods: 7 miles from The Black Bear
Cottage in the Woods: 9 miles from The Black Bear
Cottage in the Woods: 10 miles from The Black Bear
Cottage in the Woods: 14 miles from The Black Bear
Cottage in the Woods: 20 miles from The Black Bear
Cottage in the Woods: In Asheville, a 30 minute ride from The Black Bear Cottage in the Woods:
There are a number of stables right here in Haywood County. All cater to beginners as well as experienced riders. You can arrange to have an hour-long trip right up into the Great Smokey Mountain National Park, or even a dinner ride. Adventure Trail Rides Cataloochee Ranch Hemphill Mountain Campground Queen's Farm Riding Stables Smoky Mountains Stables, Inc. Utah Mountain Riding Stables Windsong Llama Treks, Ltd.
We have local mines which do not "salt" their findings, so that all gems are natural and occur within the mine. Some mines do "salt" and that's great when you've got little ones and you want a sure thing to give them a thrill. The largest star sapphire ever mined was found right here in Haywood County! The
Old Pressley's Sapphire Mine (Please note that each of these links will open in a new window.)
The entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway is less than four miles from your door at The Black Bear Cottage! The Parkway actually begins in Cherokee, with Soco Gap (that's us) being the first exit. After a day playing in Cherokee, come home via the Blue Ridge Parkway and be sure to stop for the sunset! (Please note that each of these links will open in a new window.) Bloom schedule (From Timberwolf Creek) Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway Hiking Trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway Motorcycling the Blue Ridge Parkway
Although the reservation is less than five miles away from Black Bear Cottage, the town of Cherokee is approximately ten. Harrah's Casino is there. Allow at least a half an hour to maneuver the winding mountain roads over Soco Gap! (Please note that each of these links will open in a new window.) "Unto These Hills" is a live theater production by the Cherokee. Oconaluftee
Indian Village Trout
Fishing The
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
The entrance to the Cataloochee Ski Resort is just over a mile from Black Bear Cottage! Of course, then you drive four miles ...UP... to the ski lifts! Take advantage of their midweek rates, and be sure to check out the schedule for the Night Skis. Equipment rentals are available both in Maggie, and at the resort. Have you tried snowboarding yet? We've heard good reports of the private lessons (very reasonable) as well. Snow skiing at Cataloochee Ski Resort Cataloochee
Ski School Lift
Ticket Rates
(Please note that each of these links will open in a new window.) Great
Smoky Mountains Railroad Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum The Museum of North Carolina The
Cradle of Forestry FolkMoot Ghost
Town in the Sky Amusement Park Craft fairs (see the Timberwolf Creek Calendar of Events) Miniature Golf Mini-apolis Race Track & Arcade Soco
Gardens Zoo Waynesville Movie Theater and Drive In
Sitting out by the creek, or
just taking a nap....
(Please note that each of these links will open in a new window.) Carolina
Nights Dinner Theater
The
Maggie Valley Opry House The Stomping Grounds
Local Artists and Craftsmen Western North Carolina boasts some truly gifted artists (Please note that each of these links will open in a new window.) Twigs
& Leaves Grovewood
Gallery
(Please note that each of these links will open in a new window.) Biltmore House, gardens, and winery
(Please note that each of these links will open in a new window.) Calendar of Events from Timberwolf Creek The Enterprise Mountaineer newspaper Adventure in the Smokies Guide State Library of North Carolina eNCyclopedia
(Please note that each of these links will open in a new window.) Official North Carolina Web Page Exploring the Great Smoky Mountain National Park
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