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  • Clingmans Dome (Kuwohi) Trailhead: Your Essential Hiking Guide

    If you haven’t yet experienced Clingmans Dome, now known as Kuwohi, it’s a must-add to your hiking adventures. As the highest peak in the Smoky Mountains and part of the famous Appalachian Trail, this destination is celebrated for its breathtaking views and ecological diversity. The name changes to Kuwohi, meaning “Mulberry Place,” reflects the successful…

  • The 12 Best Trails in the Smoky Mountains: Top Picks for Every Hiker

    From lush northern hardwood forests and colorful wildflowers to majestic white-tailed deer, elk, and raccoons, the Great Smoky Mountains are brimming with beauty and life. With cascading waterfalls, serene stream valleys, and mountainous slopes, it’s no surprise that the Great Smoky Mountains appeal to every adventurer with its diverse terrain and scenery. Cherokee, NC, offers…

  • Fair Week Stick Off

    The 112th Cherokee Indian Fair Stick Off Stickball Tournament kicks off the week of festivities for the annual Cherokee Indian Fair with an adrenaline-filled celebration of culture and tradition! Once used to settle tribal disputes before they led to war, Stickball is far more than just a game for the Cherokee people—it’s a symbol of…

  • How to Sustainably Forage Ramps

    Foragers and chefs can’t get enough of ramps — wild onions that can be found in our western North Carolina mountains and on farm stands and in grocery stores for a limited time each spring. A mainstay in traditional Cherokee cooking for centuries, the increased demand for the pungent allium has led to population decline and…

  • The Ultimate Camping Checklist

    Whether you’re a first-time camper or a seasoned pro, there’s truly nothing like a camping adventure to bring the family or friends together! Camping is the perfect way to experience nature in a fun, safe way! You can hike, make delicious recipes over a campfire, fish, or visit a local village – the opportunities are…

  • Fire Mountain Inferno

    Welcome to the Fire Mountain Inferno mountain bike event in Cherokee, North Carolina, recognized as the Best Mountain Bike Race in the annual Best of the Blue Ridge survey by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. Scheduled to take place from May 4th to May 5th, 2024, the Fire Mountain Inferno is poised to captivate riders and…

  • Fly Fishing

    Plan the Best Fly Fishing Vacation in Cherokee NC Experience the Beauty of Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Western North Carolina has gotten a lot of notice for its amazing fly-fishing spots. Hands down the best spot for fly fishing in WNC is Cherokee. Cherokee offers streams, creeks, and rivers teeming with trout. Fly fishing…

  • NC Trout Fishing

    Trout fishing in cherokee, nc We are passionate about trout Come fish the crystal clear waters of Cherokee, brimming with brook, large browns, and rainbow trout. A precious natural resource, the abundantly trout-filled stream system in Cherokee connects 30 miles of freestone streams that include secluded forest settings, suburban roadside areas, and even the Cherokee…

  • About Us

    About Us Take a Journey to the Home OF the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians The Qualla Boundary – The Original Home of the Cherokee The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is a sovereign nation with more than 15,000 enrolled members and is the only federally recognized Native American tribe in North Carolina. The Eastern…

  • Campgrounds & RVs

    Campgrounds & RVs Camping in Cherokee. A safe, natural place to roll out your sleeping bag. A great way to experience Cherokee intimately through the day and night is to camp at one of our comfortable campgrounds. If you’re like many nature lovers, you don’t want to let go of the smell of the campfire or the…