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Links and Other Information The area we are located is a little off the beaten path near Butler, TN. Please plan in advance on what surrounding areas you plan to visit so you can accurately map the routes you will need to take. This is a mountainous area flanked by Cherokee National Forest. We have provided you with links that can be very helpful to you in planning your trip to the area including dining. For NASCAR fans, Bristol Motor Speedway is only 40 miles away. Close enough for the race, but far enough to enjoy the majestic mountain views of Cherokee National Forest and Watauga Lake.
Watauga Lake
is one
of the most beautiful in the entire TVA system in Upper Northeast
Tennessee. The word "Watauga" is a Native American term
meaning beautiful waters. The lake is located in Carter and
Johnson counties in upper East Tennessee. Thirteen Below Watauga Dam is a wildlife observation area where visitors have a chance to view unique species of waterfowl. Other popular activities on the lake include swimming, boating, water skiing and camping. A portion of the Appalachian Trail runs through the area, as well as several spectacular waterfalls, making this a beautiful place for hiking. There are many area flea markets, farmers markets, antique stores and small town festivals throughout the summer months for visitors to enjoy. Other points of interest include the Bristol Motor Speedway and Bristol Caverns, Sycamore Shoals State Historical Area, Roan Mountain State Park, Rhododendron Gardens, and the Hands-On Museum in Johnson City. Neighboring towns are
Mountain City,
Elizabethton,
Valle Crucis,
Butler,
Boone,
Blowing Rock, and
Banner Elk.
The
Blue Ridge Parkway
and the
Boone Welcome Center are a source
of useful information on the larger area.
Major airports servicing this area, Greensboro and Charlotte, NC, are about 2 hours driving time and the smaller Tri-Cities Airport in Blountville, TN is about an hour and a half away. The
climate
of the northeastern Tennessee mountains is temperate with moderately
cold winters and warm, humid summers. Precipitation is fairly well
distributed throughout the year; as there is no distinct wet or dry
seasons. October has the least rainfall, July the most.
Snowfall is quite variable from year to year, and some winters have
relatively little. Thunderstorms occur anytime of the year,
but are most frequent in spring and summer. Summer
temperatures are rarely extreme, but the high humidity often makes
it seem hotter than it actually is. Snow is minimal in
Tennessee except in the higher mountain regions. Severe storms
are infrequent in the state, being east of the center of tornado
activity, south of most blizzard conditions, and too far inland to
be affected by hurricanes. |
species of
game fish including rainbow and brown trout, walleye, and smallmouth
and largemouth bass inhabit the waters of the lake. 19 miles
long with 106 miles of shoreline. Both Roan Creek and Watauga
River run into the lake. The lake borders the Cherokee
National Forest at the southwestern end of Johnson County. At
1960 feet above sea level Watauga Lake is the highest lake in the
Tennessee Valley Authority system. It offers access to the
Appalachian Trail. 
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