Western North Carolina (WNC) is home to America's most popular national park, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It extends some 70 miles along the North Carolina - Tennessee border and contains 800 square miles of lush forests. It is one of the largest national parks east of the Mississippi.

WNC also contains the beautiful Pisgah National Forest, a 505,000-acre forest that is an ideal recreation place for both the young and old. Elevation ranges from 2,000 feet to 6,410 feet at Richmond Balsam Mountain. The nation's first school of forestry was founded here, and is now the Cradle of Forestry National Historic Site, located 15 minutes from the town of Brevard. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, and a host of other activities.

One of WNC's premiere roads, the Blue Ridge Parkway, stretches along the Blue Ridge mountain range, from Virginia to Cherokee, North Carolina.

Mount Mitchell, the highest mountain east of the Rockies, is located just off the Parkway and has a hiking trail to the top for spectacular views.

Also located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway and near Asheville, is the world-class North Carolina Arboretum. This botanical showcase will delight your visionary and olfactory senses with the huge variety of native trees, flowers, and vegetation that make WNC so special. And be sure to check out the Botanical Gardens located adjacent to the University of North Carolina-Asheville. These gardens feature native plants and are open every day until dusk.

A highly popular attraction in the Asheville area is the Biltmore Estate, a spectacular larger-than-life country retreat built over a century ago by George Vanderbilt. The centerpiece of the estate, the 250-room Biltmore House, is the largest private home in the United States.

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