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Introducing North Carolina Mountains
Seekers of all sorts have been drawn to these ancient mountains for hundreds of years: the Cherokee came to hunt, Scots- Irish immigrants came in the 1700s looking for a better life, fugitives hid from the law in the deep forests, the ill came to take in the fresh air, and naturists came to hike the craggy trails.
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The Appalachians in the western part of the state include the Great Smoky, Blue Ridge, Pisgah and Black Mountain subranges. Carpeted in blue-green hemlock, pine and oak trees, these cool hills are home to cougars, deer, black bear, wild turkeys and great horned owls. Hiking, camping, climbing and rafting adventures abound, and there’s another jaw-dropping photo opportunity around every bend.
Last updated: Sep 21, 2008
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