This wild and wonderful mountain county in the far-western corner of North Carolina offers up scenic autumn adventures around every turn in the trail and bend in the creek.
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The Smoky Mountain Fish Whisperer
A renowned fishing guide in Robbinsville knows just where to find the Smokies’ favorite catch.
The Small-Town Girl
A restaurant owner in Graham County extends a warm welcome to locals, motorcyclists, and leaf peepers who stop in to enjoy a meal while exploring the Smokies.
In the Splash Zone: Graham County’s Best Water Adventures
Keep your cool this summer by whitewater rafting, kayaking, and fly-fishing in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Get Away From it All in Graham County
Head west to the Great Smoky Mountains to discover a relaxing getaway filled with winding drives, walks in the woods, and natural beauty.
Fireflies, Bonfires, and Stargazing: 12 Ways to Celebrate Nightlife in Graham County
Mountain fun and adventures don’t have to stop when the sun sets.
Autumn’s Best Adventure: Cherohala Skyway
We found the season’s sweet spot — a series of them, actually, along a remote byway in far-western Graham County. The Cherohala Skyway dips and rises, curves and coasts past waterfalls, hiking trails, and mountain views that (almost) never end.
North Carolina’s High Road: The Cherohala Skyway
Only 18 miles of the Cherohala Skyway run across North Carolina. But those miles, cutting and rising above the Great Smoky Mountains, are some of the prettiest you’ll drive anywhere.
Into the Forest: Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is 3,800 acres of unchecked wilderness. Here, centuries-old trees scrape the sky and shelter a natural world that reminds us of our place on this planet.
