Great Smoky Mountains Railway train at Nantahala River
The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad offers a variety of scenic excursions through the mountains of western North Carolina.

NANTAHALA RIVER GEM MINE IN NANTAHALA RIVER GORGE
GENERAL GEM MINE INFORMATION
Nantahala River Gem Mine is located in the cool scenic mountains of Western North Carolina. Western North Carolina is well known as a gem capital and is famous for its natural deposits of rubies and sapphires. Both residents and visitors alike have followed the adventurous and enticing pursuit of gemstones for many years.

NANTAHALA RIVER GUIDE IN BOAT RAFT TRIPS:
A guide-in-boat raft trip is one in which a guide is in your boat during your trip down the Nantahala River. He/she will sit at the back of the raft & guide the boat. A guide in your boat can provide the navigation of the Nantahala River and can provide paddling power!

FAMILY BICYCLE RIDING ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS

Enjoy the scenic beauty of the fabulous Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. Ride through thickly forested mountain paths, under lush forest canopies, along bubbling trout streams, on scenic byways that allow panoramic scenic vistas, and long range mountain views. Breath the fresh clean mountain air, feel the cool inviting breezes, listen to the bird songs, enjoy the scenic splendor, and treat yourself to high quality personal and family time!
SOME OF THE MANY TRIPS TO CHOOSE FROM:

WESSER CREEK ROAD TRIP
NANTAHALA RIVER BIKE PATH
LOWER DEEP CREEK CAMPGROUND BICYCLE TRAIL
TSALI MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS
RIGHT LOOP TRAIL (11 miles)
LEFT LOOP TRAIL (11.9 miles)
MOUSE BRANCH LOOP TRAIL (5.3 miles)
THOMPSON LOOP TRAIL (7.4 miles)

NATURE FLOAT TRIPS ON THE LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER NEAR BRYSON CITY, NC

Carolina Outfitters offers a scenic nature float trip on the Little Tennessee River. This river flows through Macon & Swain Counties & is one of the most biologically important areas in North Carolina. It is one of the last remaining southern Appalachian Rivers to have escaped both dam construction & development.