Hop aboard the Miss Hazel — a venerable 33-year-old pontoon boat — for a scenic tour of Fontana Lake, deep in the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Founding Fontana
When the United States needed a power source for nuclear weapons research, it turned to the mountains of North Carolina. The only thing that stood in the government’s way: the people living there.
On The Road: At The Fontana Dam, The Height Is Not The Most Impressive Part
A 480-foot-tall concrete behemoth in a remote corner of North Carolina can put on a show, if you're there at the right time.
Five Can’t-Miss Appalachian Trail Hikes in North Carolina
Three hundred miles of the Appalachian Trail cut through North Carolina, offering you plenty of options for day, weekend, or week-long hikes.
