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  • Hiking

    Hiking in Cherokee On your North Carolina getaway, put a Smoky Mountains spring in your step. With over 800 miles of hiking trails, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to some of the most exquisite natural beauty in the country. Hiking trails range from rugged backcountry trails to relatively easy walks in the woods. Expect to…

  • Fire Mountain Trails

    Fire Mountain Trails Made to move? We’ve made the Fire Mountain Trails just for you. Your perfect day begins here The Fire Mountain Trails are Cherokee’s source for big adventure—a multiuse trail system that’s made to mountain bike, hike, or run. The network of trails is more than 11 miles total, so there’s plenty of…

  • Oconaluftee Indian Village

    Oconaluftee Indian Village Cherokee history isn’t just the past.  AT Oconaluftee Indian Village, it’s alive, well, and amazing. Step back in time to the 18th century and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Cherokee people nestled within the picturesque North Carolina mountains. The Oconaluftee Indian Village invites you to embark on a journey unlike…

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    Once you stay in Cherokee, part of you never leaves. TALKING TREES CHILDREN’S TROUT DERBY: ONLINE-ONLY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! REGISTER NOW Are you ready for adventure? A culture, a people, and a place that’s actually a sovereign nation, Cherokee is located right in the heart of Western North Carolina. It’s also base camp for hiking…

  • Tattoos: A Language Beyond Communal Bounds

    Before the development of the Cherokee written language, tattoos were used to identify one another in historic societies, and were especially prevalent among warriors, who had to earn their marks. We talked to Mike Crowe, one of the Atsila Anotasgi Cultural Specialists at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, to find out more about traditional tattoos and practices of the Eastern Band of Cherokee People