Destinations

 

Northern NC Mountains

The High Country is the mountain area north of Asheville (or I-40). 

Central NC Mountains

The Foothills are the mountainous areas south of Asheville (or I-40).

Southern NC Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park are on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. 

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