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- North Carolina Mountains
North Carolina Mountains
The magnificent North Carolina mountains in the west of the
state are an outdoor enthusiast's paradise with hiking and biking
trails through miles of national parks and forests, grand
landscapes and beautiful mountain roadways, and attractive towns
that are the perfect base for exploring the area. Natural
attractions and outdoor activities abound.
One of the best ways to see the area is to drive along the
scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, which snakes its way along the spine of
the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains from Virginia to the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park. The national park is the most visited in
the state and offers a variety of walking trails, including part of
the Appalachian Trail that traverses the park on its way from
Georgia to Maine. The Blue Ridge Parkway also leads to the holistic
centre of Asheville where the Biltmore Estate and Winery, an
enormous chateau-styled mansion built for the incredibly rich
Vanderbilt family, is located.
Other natural attractions include the highest mountain in the
Blue Ridge Mountain Range, the Grandfather Mountain, with its Mile
High Swinging Bridge, and the natural granite tower of Chimney
Rock. The mighty waterfall, sheer cliffs and unusual rock
formations are the famous site of filming of the final scenes of
'The Last of the Mohicans'. The Nantahala River Gorge is home to
one of the most popular whitewater rafting and kayaking
destinations in the country with rapids to suit beginners and
experts alike.
Information & Facts
Climate
The mountainous area of North Carolina has a mild temperate
climate, cooler in summer than the lower regions of the State, but
humid. Winters are moderate with temperatures above freezing
(colder in the highest elevations on the mountaintops). Spring and
summer are generally sunny, though hikers should be prepared for
unpredictable changes. Fall has warm days and cool nights and is
the driest time of year. Rainfall is plentiful year round. Frosts
occur from late September.
Language
English is the most common language but Spanish is often
spoken in south-western states.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into
100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are
widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid
hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.