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Delve into Rymers Ferry in United States
Rymers Ferry in the region of North Carolina is a city in United States - some 445 mi or ( 716 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Rymers Ferry is now 08:28 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Dalton, Gainesville, Charlotte, Cheoah, and Jenkins Meadow. While being here, make sure to check out Dalton . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Rymers Ferry ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Tail of the Dragon on a BMW R1150RT
Pilot: Phil. Co-Pilot and Camera: Candice Riding the Tail of the Dragon on June 17, 2008. The bike - a 2004 BMW R1150RT. I had just purchased it a few months earlier. It was originally purchased new i ..
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 ..
MINIs on the Dragon, Mazdaspeed3 Style
MINIs on the Dragon 7, April/May, 2009, in my Mazdaspeed3. While I am an experienced Dragon slayer, this was my first trip that didn't involve a MINI. The Speed3 is bone stock, on OEM tires, and this ..
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 ..
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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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 km away
Santeetlah Dam
Santeetlah Dam is a hydroelectric development on the Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina. The dam together with a pipeline/tunnel facility, and a powerhouse form the Santeetlah Development. The Santeetlah powerhouse is located on the left bank of the Cheoah Reservoir portion of the Little Tennessee River five miles (8 km) upstream of the Cheoah Dam. The Santeetlah Project, which began in 1925, was completed in 1928 by the Tallassee Power Company.
Located at 35.38 -83.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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