{"id":53,"date":"2013-05-21T18:48:04","date_gmt":"2013-05-21T18:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2017-01-18T09:07:42","modified_gmt":"2017-01-18T14:07:42","slug":"graham","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/es\/graham\/","title":{"rendered":"Graham"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1080px&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;80%&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=&#8221;Graham County Header Image&#8221; title=&#8221;Graham County &#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; header_fullscreen=&#8221;off&#8221; header_scroll_down=&#8221;off&#8221; background_url=&#8221;https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Graham1.jpg&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; content_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; image_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_button_one=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_letter_spacing=&#8221;0&#8243; button_one_use_icon=&#8221;default&#8221; button_one_icon_placement=&#8221;right&#8221; button_one_on_hover=&#8221;on&#8221; button_one_letter_spacing_hover=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_button_two=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_letter_spacing=&#8221;0&#8243; button_two_use_icon=&#8221;default&#8221; button_two_icon_placement=&#8221;right&#8221; button_two_on_hover=&#8221;on&#8221; button_two_letter_spacing_hover=&#8221;0&#8243; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][et_pb_fullwidth_image admin_label=&#8221;Wood bar&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/WoodBGSlim.jpg&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_width=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PaperBG.jpg&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1080px&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;80%&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1080px&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;80%&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;3&#8243; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_2=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_2=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_3=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_3=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_4=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_4=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graham County<\/strong> has a population of 8,000 people and \u00a0is nestled among the Great Smoky Mountains of the southern Appalachians.This area is home to some of the highest elevated and most remote mountains east of the Mississippi. The Nantahala National Forest comprises two-thirds of the county and provides Graham County with hundreds of \u00a0thousands of acres of wilderness.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can enjoy a number of outdoor adventures in Graham County due to its abundance of natural amenities. Take pleasure in more strenuous activities like whitewater rafting the Cheoah River, which is noted for its class IV and class V rapids or hiking the Appalachian Trail. For a more peaceful setting, enjoy the many mountain landscapes and breathtaking views.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/graham-county-pic-2-300&#215;199.jpg&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; animation=&#8221;left&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_accordion admin_label=&#8221;County Specifics&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(224,224,224,0.37)&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#eda744&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(224,224,224,0.37)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#eda744&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#5f5f5f&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Close Tab (no content)&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display:none;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Graham Active Living &#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_width=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(237,167,68,0)&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#eda744&#8243; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#eda744&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Natural Amenities<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/1659118082_a19c32e360_z.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3098\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/1659118082_a19c32e360_z-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"1659118082_a19c32e360_z\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Lake Calderwood<\/h3>\n<p>This lake was formed in 1930 with completion of the Caderwood Dam and is fed from the Cheoah Lake and River. Many visitors love to kayak the lakes 8 mile run while taking in the beauty of the forest shoreline.<br \/>\nLake Calderwood Boat Ramp<br \/>\nUS 129 West<br \/>\nRobbinsville, NC<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/grahamcocheoahlake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3095\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/grahamcocheoahlake-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"grahamcocheoahlake\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Cheoah Lake<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cCheoah\u201d is the Cherokee word for \u201cotter.\u201d The Cheoah Lake waters flow from the bottom of Lake Fontana and are always cold, resulting in the occasional lingering fog over the Lake. Visitors enjoy boating, canoeing, and fishing for trout.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/fontana.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3096\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/fontana-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"fontana\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Fontana Lake<\/h3>\n<p>This 29 mile long lake is surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and attracts many boaters and fisherman, but is never crowded.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/santeetlah.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3092\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/santeetlah-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Smoky Mountains\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Lake Santeetlah<\/h3>\n<p>The peacefulness of Lake Santeetlah draws many visitors. It is surrounded by 76 miles of natural shoreline. Fisherman are especially attracted to the lake because of the variety of small and large bass, and walleye fish.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/forest.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3102\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/forest-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"forest\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest<\/h3>\n<p>Dedicated to the Poet, Joyce Kilmer, this 3800 acre forest is considered by many to be the most beautiful in the world.<\/p>\n<p>1070 Massey Branch Road<br \/>\nRobbinsville, NC 28771<br \/>\n<strong>828.479.6431<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/trail.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2337\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/trail-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"bike trail\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Santeetlah Bike Trails<\/h3>\n<p>The Santeetlah Lake Trail is a 15 mile trail open to mountain bikes, horses, and hikers.&nbsp; The trail follows a number of open and gated Forest Service roads with a short portion of single-track.&nbsp; Large sections of the trail hug the shoreline of Lake Santeetlah offering beautiful mountain lake views. The primary trailhead is located at the intersection of Hwy 143 (NC1127) and Snowbird Road (NC1115). &nbsp;Parking is available at an alternate trailhead. Look for the sign Long Hungry Road (FSR #2586)&nbsp;and Carver Cemetery. Parking is available on the upper road, adjacent to the cemetery.<\/p>\n<p>300 Woods Road<br \/>\nFontana Dam, NC 28733<br \/>\n<strong>828.498.2211<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fontanavillage.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.fontanavillage.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2897 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png\" alt=\"mwdivider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png 1024w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-300x10.png 300w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-768x26.png 768w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1080x36.png 1080w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Park &amp; Recreational Facilities<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/fontana-village.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3097 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/fontana-village.jpg\" alt=\"fontana-village\" width=\"292\" height=\"172\"><\/a>Fontana Village Resort<\/h3>\n<p>A year-round vacation property featuring swimming pools, trails for hiking and biking, a fitness center, and a championship disc golf course. The resort also offers excursions to the Nantahala Outdoor Center for whitewater rafting adventures.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Graham Healthy Living&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_width=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Farmer\u2019s Markets<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Graham-county-farmers-market.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3099\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Graham-county-farmers-market-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"graham-county-farmers-market\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Graham County Farmers Market<\/h3>\n<p>Check out the locally grown, and homemade and handmade items from local farmers, growers, and craftsmen. Open every Saturday from 8 am \u2013 12 pm, July through October<\/p>\n<p>21 S. Main Street<br \/>\nRobbinsville, NC 28771<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/IMG_0861-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3094\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/IMG_0861-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"img_0861-1\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Stecoah Tailgate Market<\/h3>\n<p>Stop by the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center to pick up fresh veggies and locally grown and crafted food products. Open everyWednesday from 8 am \u2013 11 am, June 28 through mid-September.<\/p>\n<p>121 Schoolhouse Road<br \/>\nStecoah, NC 28771<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stecoahvalleycenter.com\/programs.html\" target=\"_blank\">www.stecoahvalleycenter.com\/programs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2897 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png\" alt=\"mwdivider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png 1024w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-300x10.png 300w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-768x26.png 768w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1080x36.png 1080w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Healthy Corner Stores<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/WolfCreek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3101\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/WolfCreek-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"wolfcreek\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Wolf Creek Grocery<\/h3>\n<p>Stop in to pick up some locally grown produce and pick up a healthy snack at the deli!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>N Carolina 28,<br \/>\nRobbinsville, NC 28771<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2897 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png\" alt=\"mwdivider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png 1024w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-300x10.png 300w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-768x26.png 768w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1080x36.png 1080w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Local Food Providers<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/21537_236565811956_4619620_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3093\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/21537_236565811956_4619620_n-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"21537_236565811956_4619620_n\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Lynn\u2019s Place<\/h3>\n<p>Homemade comfort foods with healthy options including salads and seafood.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>237 East Main Street<br \/>\nRobbinsville, NC 28771<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/farmview2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3100\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/farmview2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"farmview2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Yellow Branch Cheese &amp; Pottery<\/h3>\n<p>A farm located near Fontana Lake in Graham County featuring a variety of artisan cheeses handcrafted organically. It also features a pottery studio where visitors are encourage to watch the works in progress and tour the grounds.<\/p>\n<p>136 Yellow Branch Circle<br \/>\nRobbinsville, NC 28771<br \/>\n<strong>828.479.1042<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Graham Tobacco-Free Living&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_width=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; disabled=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Success Stories<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4>Working with the Board of Commissioners<\/h4>\n<p>The Board of Commissioners requested information on tobacco free parks to be presented during their work session in April of 2013. After listening to the information provided by MountainWise and the Graham County Health Department, they decided not to vote on the ordinance and instead requested even more data to be provided.<\/p>\n<p>In May of 2013, MountainWise worked with Robbinsville High School HOSA students to gather thoughts on tobacco free parks through surveys.&nbsp; Information was compiled to be shared with the Board of Commissioners.<\/p>\n<h4>&nbsp;Graham County Farmers Market<\/h4>\n<p>In July of 2013, the Graham County Farmers Market moved it\u2019s location to the grounds of the Graham County Health Department, a tobacco-free facility. &nbsp;Abiding by its rules, the Graham County Farmers Market is now a tobacco-free market.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item]<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_image admin_label=&#8221;WoodBar&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/WoodBGSlim.jpg&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; use_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graham County has a population of 8,000 people and \u00a0is nestled among the Great Smoky Mountains of the southern Appalachians.This area is home to some of the highest elevated and most remote mountains east of the Mississippi. 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The Nantahala National Forest comprises two-thirds of the county and provides Graham County with hundreds of \u00a0thousands of acres of wilderness.<\/p><p>Visitors can enjoy a number of outdoor adventures in Graham County due to its abundance of natural amenities. Take pleasure in more strenuous activities like whitewater rafting the Cheoah River, which is noted for its class IV and class V rapids or hiking the Appalachian Trail. 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