# @rvahikergirl on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ6itk6RCbp
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32739366-rvahikergirl-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-05-21T11:57:53.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jacqueline Holzman | TRAVEL + OUTDOORS (@rvahikergirl) — https://gondola.cc/rvahikergirl

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plan a trip now…

Yes, Western North Carolina was hard hit by hurricane Helene, but it has bounced back and it’s ready for visitors.

⭐️ Fun Things to do in the Smoky Mountains

• Scenic train ride greatsmokymtnsrr 
• Gem mining rosecreekmine 
• Visit a National Park greatsmokynps 
• Whitewater rafting or zipping nantahalaoutdoorcenter 
• Explore Cherokee history & culture 
• Take a scenic drive 
• So many great hikes:

- waterfalls: Mingo Falls, Dry Falls, Rufus Morgan Falls, Juney Whank Falls, & Whitewater

- trails: Appalachian Trail, Kuwohi (formerly Clingmans Dome), Mount LeConte & Alum Cave, Andrews Bald, Road to Nowhere, Chimney Tops 

- observation towers: Frying Pan, Wesser Bald, Wayah Bald

❣️Hope you can make out to the Smokies soon to support local businesses in the small towns that are the heartbeat of the region. 

🔗 visitsmokies.org/rediscover

#WNCsmokies #VisitSmokies #LoveNCsmokies #northcarolina #wnc

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wnc, visitsmokies, lovencsmokies, wncsmokies, northcarolina

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