Thursday, September 25, 2008

The Cashiers area and Fun Activities For the Whole Family...

The love of nature and our beautiful mountain surrounding has long been a magnet for attracting visitors and second home owners to the Highlands Plateau. Here are some of the outdoor things to do in Highlands, Cashiers and Sapphire Valley.
Posted at the Highlands Chamber of Commerce website

Adventure Depot, TheRentals of mountain bikes, canoes, & kayaks. Conceirge services like arranging rafting-horseback riding, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, rock climbing, rappeling, transportation, & hiking tours.Phone: (828) 743-2052Address: 2091 Yellow Mtn Road, Cullowhee, NC Highlands NCWebsite: http://www.adventuredepot.net/

Arrowmont Stables and CabinsArrowmont has one of hte best trail programs in the southeast, perhaps even the country. Plus there are comfortable vacation cabins with fireplaces and views. There is also a charming rustic lodge for weddings, receptions, parties, meetings, and fun.Phone: 828.743.2762Address: 276 Arrowmont Trail Cullowhee NCWebsite: http://www.arrowmont.com/

Great Smoky Mountains RailroadA variety of vacation packages are available from romantic getaways to Mystery Theatre Dinners to Polar Express.Phone: (800) 872-4681Address: 119 Front Street Bryson City NCWebsite: http://www.gsmr.com/

Jackson Hole Trading PostCleanest gem mine around. Large gift shop and snacks. Covered for all weather fun. Handicap accessible. We cut gemstones and create jewelry. We are 9 miles from Highlands on Highway 64.Phone: (828) 524-5850Address: 9770 Highlands Rd Highlands NCNantahala Outdoor CenterFull service outdoor center featuring whitewater rafting on the nantahala, French Broad, Pigeon, Ocoee, Chatooga, Nolichucky, and Cheoah rivers.Phone: 888.590.9266Website: http://www.noc.com/

Primitive Outback, Inc.We offer kayaking on the Little Tennessee River. It"s a 3 hour trip on a class I+ river section. It offers nature, animals, and bird life in its natural habitat. We also offer limited primitive tent camping. Our prices include pickup service at end of trip. See our website.Phone: 828-349-1717Website: http://www.primitiveoutback.../

Rolling Thunder River CoWhitewater Rafting - Camping - Bunkhouse - For Groups - Also Have Retail Store. www.RollingThunderRiverCo.comPhone: (800) 408-7238Website: http://rollingthunderriverc.../

Sapphire Valley Ski AreaA four-season resort nestled in the pristine Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. We offer skiing, boating, dining, special activities, and attractions. During the summer we offer "Tubby"Phone: 828-743-7663Address: 207 Sapphire Valley Rd. Cashiers NCWebsite: http://www.sapphirevalleyre.../

Scaly Mountain Outdoor Sports ParkWe are a 4 season destination featuring snowtubing.Phone: 828-526-3737Address: 7420 Dillard Road Highlands NCWebsite: http://www.scalymountain.com/

Southeastern ExpeditionsSoutheastern Expeditions is a whitewater outfitter on the Wild & Scenic Chattooga River. We run guided rafting trips and offer kayak and canoe instruction.Phone: 706-782-4331Address: 7350 HWY 76E Clayton GAWebsite: http://www.southeasternexpe.../

T.J.'s Water Adventures, LLCWe are offering half and full day canoeing and kayaking trips on Cedar, Bear, and Wolf Lakes and tubing and funyaking from East Fork to La Port Park on the Tuckasegee River.Phone: (828) 293-5110Address: 10223 Hwy. 107 Tuckasegee NCWebsite: http://www.tjswateradventur.../

The Fun Factory In The SmokiesOver 100 arcade games, go-carts, inside/outside mini golf, ferris wheel, carousel, kid's play area, laser tag, bowling, meeting rooms, Pizza Factory, Dessert Factory, Boiler Room Steak House- Family Entertainment Center.Phone: (828) 349-8888Address: 1024 Georgia Road Franklin NCWebsite: http://www.thefunfactoryint.../

WhiteWater Equestrian Center - WhiteWater GroupEnjoy horseback riding and gem mining at WhiteWater Equestrian Center near WhiteWater Falls . Kayren Hinkle will share local history, plant and animal life information, as well as local Indian stories while riding through the woods on old Indian tra...Phone: (828) 966-9646Address: 6420 Whitewater Road Sapphire NCWebsite: http://www.funhorsebackriding.com/?see also golf courses
Labor Day Getaways
Lake Glenville Boat Rentals


For More information contact The Blue Ridge Summit Group: 828-743-7077 404-394-7144
or Check out The Cashiers Real Estate Insider

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