Attractions
The Lost Sea
Photo Credit: State of Tennessee
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There is so much to do!!! Some of the activities include:
We are located:
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The
Autumn Gold Festival in October.
The Cherokee National
Forest
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee/
"The Cherokee National Forest is located in Eastern Tennessee and
stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The
640,000-acre forest is the largest tract of public land in Tennessee. It
lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachian mountain range, one of the
world's most diverse areas. These mountains are home to more than 20,000
species of plants and animals. Each year millions of people visit
Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest. It is a place of scenic beauty that
provides opportunities for anyone interested in nature and history."
The Lost Sea
140 Lost Sea Rd.
Sweetwater, TN 37874
www.thelostsea.com
Stroll through an 18th century village, explore huge fascinating caverns,
then float across America’s largest underground lake!
Cherohala Skyway
Photo Credit:
Monroe County, Tennessee, Department
of Tourism.
Cherohala Skyway
www.cherohala.org
The Cherohala Skyway is a world-famous 36-mile highway connecting
Robbinsville, North Carolina, with Tellico Plains, Tennessee. "The
Cherohala Skyway was completed in the fall of 1996 after being under
construction for some 34 years. It is North Carolina's most expensive
highway carrying a price tag of $100,000,000. Winding up and over 5,400
foot mountains for 15 miles in North Carolina and descending another 21
miles into the deeply forested backcountry of Tennessee. The road crosses
through the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests thus the name
"Chero...hala". The Skyway is becoming well known in motorcycling and
sportscar circles for it's long, sweeping corners and scenic views."
Coker Creek Falls
Tellico Falls, TN
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee/recreation/roz_scoker.shtml
Coker Creek Falls is a cascading waterfall of seven ledges. An
easy-to-moderate trail follows Coker Creek to the falls. The falls
is located within the Coker Creek Recreation Zone, which is maintained by
the United States Forest Service.
Ocoee Whitewater
Center
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/ocoee/
The Ocoee River and Hiwassee River are very near Tall Pines Lodge and
Cabins (in the next county). The Ocoee is famous for its whitewater
rafting.
"The Ocoee Whitewater Center (OWC) site was constructed
for the purpose of holding the 1996 Olympic Canoe and Kayak Slalom
competitions. This was the first time these events were held on a natural
river and it was appropriate the Ocoee should be chosen as the site as it
was already one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the world.
Constructed using 60,000 tons of native rock, individually placed and
cemented into position along the banks of the river, the riverbed itself
was narrowed to create the spectacular rapids necessary for the
competition. Those same rapids are the draw for the thousands of people
who come each year to raft or to test their kayaking skills on the Olympic
course.
"Since the Olympic events, the Ocoee Whitewater Center has evolved into a
highly visible and much used venue. Touted by athletes as having the
best whitewater course in the world, the OWC hosts both national and
international whitewater competitions on the 500-meter course. As part
of the National Forest system, the Ocoee Whitewater Center is managed by
the Forest Service as a multiple use recreational and educational
complex."
Gold Panning on Coker
Creek
This area is famous for its gold panning. Visitors try their luck
sifting soil through fine screens. It's not uncommon to find flakes
of real gold -- as well as a few nuggets!
Also ...
Buck Bald Summit
Ducktown Copper Basin
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
Ocoee River - whitewater rafting - Reliance, Tennessee
River rafting on Hiwassee River - Reliance, Tennessee
Please Click Here to Visit the Tellico Plains Web Site!
http://www.tellico-plains.com
Please Click Here to Visit the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association
www.tennesseeoverhill.com