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haywood county

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6 Ways to Experience Winter Wonder in Haywood County

Bundle up! Chilly temperatures mean spectacular activities and events in the Smokies.

by Lane Russell
Living in North Carolina

Waynesville’s Wonderful Water

Why does this Haywood County town have some of the cleanest water in the state? It’s the result of the community’s efforts to keep the forests in its watershed pristine.

by Rebecca Woltz
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The Mountains Are Calling: Exploring Haywood County

Five towns — plus outdoor pursuits, artistic endeavors, and delicious provisions and libations — to explore on your next trip west.

by Lara Ivanitch
Travel

Maggie Valley’s Outdoor Adventures

See wild vistas and waterfalls, come face to face with wildlife, hit the slopes, and grab a bite in the Great Smoky Mountains.

by Alysia Yates
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Summer Getaways at Lake Junaluska

Stroll through the gardens and walk the lakeside trails, make a splash, and roast marshmallows over the fire: This summer retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains has all of the makings of a perfect family vacation.

by Jodi Helmer
Travel

A Blue Ridge Mountains Vacation Spot Where You Can Visit the Bison

Those in search of Western-style adventures don’t have to look far: On a family ranch in Haywood County, guests can watch bison roam the mountainside from cozy log cabins and converted train cabooses.

by C.A. Carlson
Features

The Land of Rainbow Trout

Farmed in the clear waters of Haywood County — and sublime when smoked — these mountain beauties are a favorite of the best chefs across the Southeast.

by Mark Essig
Western

Where Lumber Ruled, Nature Reigns on Lake Logan

On a remote lake in Haywood County, just beyond earshot of Canton’s paper-mill whistle, a forgotten getaway for timber barons tells a story of commerce, conservation, and the true value of trees.

by Jeremy Markovich
Janet Manning Corneille Bryan Native Garden at Lake Junaluska
March 2013

Natural Haven

Inside the spiritual retreat of Lake Junaluska, Appalachia’s most threatened plant species find a place of refuge.

by Our State Staff
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