Bear Necessities

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Bear Necessities - Nearby Activities

Bear Necessities Smoky Mountain Cabin is located between Whittier and Dillsboro, North Carolina atop a ridge at about 3,200 feet. It is centrally located for day trips to Cherokee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Maggie Valley and Cashiers and Highlands. Picture on the right is from a day hike to Andrew's Bald off Clingman's Dome.

Natural Thrills

  • Nantahala National Forest/Nantahala River Gorge - 35 minutes
  • Tsali Mountain Biking and Equestrian Trails - 35 minutes
  • Almond Boat Park/Fontana Lake - 30 minutes
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 25 minutes
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee - 20 minutes
  • Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee, 20 minutes, Balsam 25 minutes
  • Pisgah National Forest - 75 minutes

Towns and Shopping

  • Dillsboro/Sylva - 10 minutes
  • Visit us at the Dillsboro Chocolate Factory!
  • Cherokee - 15 minutes
  • Bryson City - 25 minutes
  • Cashiers/Highlands 60 minutes
  • Franklin - 25 minutes
  • Asheville - 60 Minutes
  • Gatlinburg, Tenn - 60-70 minutes (depending on traffic through GSMNP)

We participate on a great Smoky Mountain Blog, check out a local's perspective on what to see and do in the Smokies both in North Carolina and Tennessee. http://smokymountaintraveltips.blogspot.com/

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