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Explore Fairfax in United States
Fairfax in the region of North Carolina is a town in United States - some 443 mi or ( 714 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Fairfax is now 04:39 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Dalton, Gainesville, Charlotte, Cheoah, and Jenkins Meadow. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Dalton . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Fairfax ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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FONTANA WALLEYES
In the western section of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hidden treasure, a perfect vacation destination, a gateway to two awsome highland reservoirs, great fishing, hiking, camping, wat ..
Lake Cheoah Trout
In the western section of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hidden treasure, a perfect vacation destination, a gateway to two awsome highland reservoirs, great fishing, hiking, camping, wat ..
The Tail of The Dragon on a BMW R1200C
This was my first time through the Smoky Mountians on my bike and I was fully loaded on my way to the BMWMOA rally so neadless to say it took me over 20 minutes to travel the 318 curves in 11 miles... ..
Twentymile to Noland Creek - Ten Days in the Smoky Mountains
A ten day backpacking trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Fontana Lake
Fontana Lake is a reservoir impounded by Fontana Dam on the Little Tennessee River located in Graham and Swain counties in North Carolina. The lake forms part of the southern border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the northern border of part of the Nantahala National Forest. Depending on water levels, the lake is about 17 miles long. The eastern end is the Tuckasegee River near Bryson City.
Located at 35.45 -83.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Fontana Dam
Fontana Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Little Tennessee River in Swain and Graham counties, North Carolina, USA. The dam is operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which built the dam in the early 1940s to accommodate the skyrocketing electricity demands in the Tennessee Valley at the height of World War II. At 480 feet high, Fontana is the tallest dam in the Eastern United States, and at the time of its construction, it was the fourth tallest dam in the world.
Located at 35.45 -83.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Shuckstack
Shuckstack is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains, located in the Southeastern United States. It has an elevation of 4,020 feet above sea level, and rises approximately 2,300 feet above Fontana Lake, to the south. An old fire tower stands well above the treeline at the summit of Shuckstack, offering a panoramic view of the southwestern Smokies and the Nantahala Mountains. Although no longer in use, the fire tower is open to the public.
Located at 35.49 -83.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Gregory Bald
Gregory Bald is a mountain on the western fringe of the Great Smoky Mountains. It has an elevation of 4,949 feet (1,508 meters) above sea level. The mountain's majestic summit makes it a popular hiking destination. Gregory Bald is located along the Tennessee-North Carolina border, between Blount County and Swain County. It rises appx. 3,000 feet above its northern base in Cades Cove, and appx. 3,300 feet above its southern base at Fontana Lake.
Located at 35.52 -83.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Cheoah Dam
The Cheoah Dam is a hydroelectric complex located in Graham and Swain counties, North Carolina on the Little Tennessee River between river miles 51 and 52. The Cheoah Development consists of a dam and powerhouse, the first of several constructed by the Tallassee Power Company, now Tapoco. The Cheoah project began in 1916 as a construction camp at the Narrows where the Little Tennessee River flowed through a narrow gorge, and was completed in 1919.
Located at 35.45 -83.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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