
Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Start planning your trip to Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Canton, and Clyde now to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Read more about why Haywood County is the perfect place to experience the best of "America's Favorite Drive" during this historic, yearlong celebration in 2010.
Haywood County’s 46 miles of ‘America’s Favorite Drive’ Offer Unparalleled Vistas, Fun Adventure There are plenty of good reasons why the Blue Ridge Parkway has been dubbed “America’s Favorite Drive,” and all the evidence needed to understand the lure of this national landmark for more than sev...

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Several events are scheduled, beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, to kick off the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th Anniversary: Mount Rushmore Superintendent and highest ranking American Indian in the National Park Service, Dr. Gerard Baker, will discuss natural resource stewardship; a ceremonial torch passing from the Great Smoky M...ountains National Park, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2009, to the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Ravensford Overlook at Milepost 467 at the southern end of the Parkway; and Parkway History Day at the Folk Art Center wraps up the opening weekend. Check out the official Calendar of Events...Read More
Source: www.blueridgeparkway75.org
Planning an event that celebrates the anniversary of the Parkway? Apply to have your event included in the official calendar for the anniversary.

Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Come visit Maggie Valley and Waynesville this weekend...one of your last chances to soak up the spectacular colors of autumn!

Rockslide Forces Closure of Interstate 40 in WNC, But No Need to Cancel Travel Plans Though a rockslide has forced the closure of Interstate 40 near the North Carolina/Tennessee state line at Exit 451, there is no reason to postpone or cancel a visit to the beautiful mountain communities in...

Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Come hear some traditional Appalachian ghost stories at the Shook House in Clyde this Halloween weekend!
WHO: Shook Museum at the Shook-Smathers House WHAT: Traditional Appalachian Ghost Stories WHEN: Friday and Saturday, October 30-31, 2009 from 6pm-8pm. WHERE: Shook-Smathers House, 178 Morgan Street, Clyde, NC 28721 TICKETS: $2 for children ages 12 and younger; $4 for all others...

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For anyone headed to Haywood County, North Carolina, from points west through Tennessee on Interstate 40, click the link below for alternate routes. Due to rockslide this weekend, I-40 will be closed from the Tennessee/North Carolina to Exit 20 (Maggie Valley) for several weeks, if not longer. For those coming from Ash...eville and points east on I-40, you can still get to Haywood County—including exits for Canton (31), Clyde, Waynesville and Lake Junaluska (27), and Maggie Valley (20)—without taking a detour. For more information and maps, click the following link:Read More
Source: www.visitncsmokies.com
Maggie Valley and Waynesville North Carolina near the Smokey Mountains, Ghost Town in the Sky, Maggie Valley cabin rentals, and North Carolina skiing at Cataloochee Ski Resort. Near Asheville and Cherokee vacation in western North Carolina.

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Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Congrats to The Swag, a premier country inn located outside of Waynesville, which was named #2 US Small Hotel and #72 of the Top 100 hotels in the world in Conde Nast Traveler's annual readers' choice awards in its November issue!
2009 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Travel Awards: The Best Hotels, Resorts, Cities, Islands, A
Source: www.concierge.com
The big news is that, undaunted by tough times, our readers are still way out in front, discovering the coolest experiences, electing the top performers for every kind of serviceand reaffrming an enduring passion for travel. ...

North Carolina’s Scenic Byways program has garnered attention from the federal government, which has bestowed two of the state’s routes—including one that runs through Haywood County—with prestigious national designations. Feder...

Haywood County’s 200 Diverse Accommodations Only Minutes from Dozens of Attractions, Activities With more than 200 accommodations located in Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Canton, Clyde, and Lake Junaluska, visitors will have no problem finding the perfect place to stay that meets their needs, w...

Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Check out this footage featured on the Weather Channel's Web site...shot on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Haywood County last week...a colorful autumn drive, indeed!
Source: www.weather.com

Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Travel+Leisure editor recommends Western North Carolina (the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains, specifically) for leaf-lookers this autumn on the Today Show.
Source: today.msnbc.msn.com

Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Several great events in Maggie Valley and Waynesville this weekend: Mountain Music Homecoming Jamboree at Eaglenest Entertainment; 21st Annual Apple Harvest Festival; Maggie Valley Fall Arts & Crafts Festival...get details of these events and more:
Source: www.smokeymountains.net
Maggie Valley and Waynesville North Carolina near the Smokey Mountains, Ghost Town in the Sky, Maggie Valley cabin rentals, and North Carolina skiing at Cataloochee Ski Resort. Near Asheville and Cherokee vacation in western North Carolina.


























