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Drive 79
East Tennessee Border
Along the rugged eastern border of Tennessee lies one of America's original fron-
tiers, a realm of towering trees, shadowy hollows, and sparkling waterfalls. Tra-
versed long ago by hardy pioneers, much of this land remains wild today.
Length:
About 400 miles in all, plus side trips
When to go:
Year-round, but best in spring, summer, and fall
Words to the wise:
Some roads may be closed in winter due to snow and ice.
Nearby attractions:
Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville; Dollywood, Pigeon Forge;
Museum of Appalachia, Norris; Forbidden Caverns, Sevierville
Visitor centers:
Oconaluftee, Cades Cove, and Sugarlands, located in Great Smoky
Mountains National Park
Further information:
Tennessee Department of Tourist
Development,
www.tnvacation.com
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
1.
Hiwassee State Scenic River
After tooling north from Ocoee on Rte. 411, the drive veers east onto Rte. 30 and parallels
the Hiwassee River as far as the town of Reliance. From here you can ride the waters in
a raft or canoe, or you can continue east into the wilderness on the hiking trails that wind
along the river's forested banks. Look for great blue herons stilting through the sun-dappled
backwaters, and ospreys making high-speed dives in an effort to snatch trout.
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