Ride a Train to Nantahala Gorge, North Carolina

Riding a train is one of the wonderful ways to experience Nantahala Gorge and the autumn explosion of colorful leaves in North Carolina. Whether you go by car, hiking, or take the Great Smoky Mountain Railway, it is one beautiful place to enjoy the mountains and the beautiful scenery of the USA. The train leaves twice a day from Brice City and takes you on a trip through some of the most amazing autumn foliage to a river and more. It is only 3 hours drive from Atlanta, GA, and well worth it.

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Go Whitewater Rafting

There is an exciting fun summer activity that I was a little reluctant to try, but am glad I did. Whitewater rafting is so much fun. Of course having a guide to help you down the river and through the rapids makes things safer than setting off on your own so we got ourselves a guide. Mike was a fun guide and told us things about the river and the surrounding area. In the Smoky Mountains there are many rivers to enjoy the sport of whitewater rafting. It is something I want to do over and over again!

I am third (back of picture in yellow) on the right side of the boat that looks like its down in the water, next to Mike the guide. Yes, I yelled through all the rapids it was so much fun! What a great time!