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Nantahala in the region of North Carolina is a town located in United States - some 442 mi or ( 711 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Nantahala is now 10:32 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Gainesville, Almond, Andrews, Aquone, and Asheville. When in this area, you might want to check out Gainesville . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Nantahala ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Your Tears Are Touching God
Troy Burns Family Southern Gospel Music ..
MUF Video Blog 02 - Cheoah Bald
From atop Cheoah Bald, we bring you updates on our 2009 Appalachian Trail Thru-hike. Recorded on May 19, 2009. Check out the blog at www.mountainsunderfoot.com. ..
2012 Memorial Day - Echo Ministries Camping
Check out echoministries.com for all the latest North Atlanta Christian Singles events. ..
Stream on Wayah Rd, NC
Located right next to the road this stream has a little waterfall by a rock outcrop that's easy to walk out onto. We stopped here for a brief moment to take in the sights and sounds of nature. ..
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Nantahala, North Carolina
The Nantahala area is located in North Carolina in the part of Macon County which is west of Wayah Gap. It has a population of 1,711. "Nantahala" is a Cherokee word which means "Land of the Noonday Sun. " The area fits its name because in a few spots, the sun’s rays only reaches the floors of the of the Nantahala National Forest when it is directly overhead during the middle of the day. The Cherokee Indians are the ones credited for finding this region in North Carolina.
Located at 35.29 -83.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Wesser Bald
Wesser Bald is a summit located in Macon County, North Carolina near the community of Wesser. A wooden fire tower at the summit provides hikers with unimpeded views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and also the Nantahala Mountains. The Appalachian Trail traverses the summit from roughly north to south with the Nantahala Outdoor Center lying to the north within the Nantahala Gorge and Tellico gap just to the south. Tellico gap has unimproved road access.
Located at 35.28 -83.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Nantahala Outdoor Center
The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is a commercial outdoor guide service and retail store. It opened in 1972 when Payson and Aurelia Kennedy and Horace Holden Sr. took over the old Tote 'N Tarry Motel. NOC is based in western North Carolina near Bryson City, near the Great Smoky Mountains on the Nantahala River. NOC is surrounded by Nantahala National Forest. The Appalachian Trail passes directly through the heart of the NOC, crossing the Nantahala River on a bridge next to the outfitter.
Located at 35.33 -83.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Nantahala Lake
Nantahala Lake is located in Macon County, North Carolina in the western part of the state. The lake is regulated and maintained by Duke Power and is a major source of hydroelectric power to the region. Nantahala is located at 3,000 feet in the Nantahala National Forest. The lake was created in 1942 by Nantahala Power to provide electricity for war efforts.
Located at 35.20 -83.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
WCVP-FM
WCVP-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Country music format. Licensed to Robbinsville, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Cherokee Broadcasting Company, Inc. and features programing from AP Radio and Jones Radio Network. The station is an affiliate of the Atlanta Braves radio network, the largest radio affiliate network in Major League Baseball.
Located at 35.26 -83.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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