Mingus Mill in the Great Smoky Mountains
Historic grist mill in the Great Smoky Mountains near Cherokee, North Carolina.
Mingus Mill at Smoky Mountain National Park
Mountain Farm Museum and Mingus Mill A half-mile north of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center is Mingus Mill. Built in 1886, this historic grist mill uses a water-powered turbine instead of a water wheel to power all of the machinery in the building. Located at its original site, Mingus Mill stands as a tribute to the test of time.
Mountain Farm Museum | Great Smokey Mountains National Park | North Carolina | USA
The Mountain farm museum and Mingus mill are part of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Here you can visit the visitor center to the park, explore some historic buildings, and see what life was like - you know, back in the day by exploring several of the walking trails. (1900's)
This side of the park is the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. This is where the open air museum is. You can see buildings such as a house, barn, apple house, spring house and smoke house.
North Carolina/Tennessee: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The border between Tennessee and North Carolina runs northeast to southwest through the centerline of the park. Great Smoky Mountains is the most visited national park in the United States with over 11.3 million recreational visitors in 2016. The Appalachian Trail passes through the center of the park on its route from Maine to Georgia. The park was chartered by the United States Congress in 1934 and officially dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a major tourist attraction in the region. Over 11.3 million recreational visitors (tourists) and an additional 11 million non-recreational visitors traveled to, or through, the park in 2016. The recreational figure represents nearly twice as many tourists as the Grand Canyon, which received nearly 6 million visitors the same year. Surrounding towns, notably Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend, Tennessee, and Cherokee, Sylva, Maggie Valley, and Bryson City, North Carolina receive a significant portion of their income from tourism associated with the park.
The two main visitors' centers inside the park are Sugarlands Visitors' Center near the Gatlinburg entrance to the park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee, North Carolina at the eastern entrance to the park.
U.S. Highway 441 (known in the park as Newfound Gap Road) bisects the park, providing automobile access to many trailheads and overlooks, most notably that of Newfound Gap. At an elevation of 5,048 feet (1,539 m), it is the lowest gap in the mountains and is situated near the center of the park, on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line, halfway between the border towns of Gatlinburg and Cherokee. It was here that in 1940, from the Rockefeller Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt dedicated the national park. On clear days Newfound Gap offers arguably the most spectacular scenes accessible via highway in the park.
The park has a number of historical attractions. The most well-preserved of these (and most popular) is Cades Cove, a valley with a number of preserved historic buildings including log cabins, barns, and churches. Cades Cove is the single most frequented destination in the national park. Self-guided automobile and bicycle tours offer the many sightseers a glimpse into the way of life of old-time southern Appalachia. Other historical areas within the park include Roaring Fork, Cataloochee, Elkmont, and the Mountain Farm Museum and Mingus Mill at Oconaluftee.
The Laurel Falls Trail leads to a powerful 80-foot (24 m) waterfall, and the Clingman's Dome Trail takes visitors on an uphill climb to a fifty-foot observation deck, which on a clear day offers views for many miles over the Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia mountains.
Mountain Farm Museum
Farming Settlement in Cherokee, N.C.
Grist Mill flume Frozen Cades Cove Smoky Mountains Park
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America's Most Visited National Park! - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
USA's Most Visited National Park! - Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Tennessee & North Carolina
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. The border between Tennessee and North Carolina runs northeast to southwest through the centerline of the park. It is the most visited national park in the United States.
Attractions and Activities
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a major tourist attraction in the region. Over 9 million tourists and 11 million non-recreational visitors traveled to the park in 2010, more than twice as many visitors as the Grand Canyon, the second most visited national park.[15] Surrounding towns, notably Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend, Tennessee, and Cherokee, Sylva, Maggie Valley, and Bryson City, North Carolina receive a significant portion of their income from tourism associated with the park.
The two main visitors' centers inside the park are Sugarlands Visitors' Center near the Gatlinburg entrance to the park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee, North Carolina at the eastern entrance to the park. These ranger stations provide exhibits on wildlife, geology, and the history of the park. They also sell books, maps, and souvenirs. Unlike most other national parks, there is no entry fee to the park.
The park has a number of historical attractions. The most well-preserved of these (and most popular) is Cades Cove, a valley with a number of preserved historic buildings including log cabins, barns, and churches. Cades Cove is the single most frequented destination in the national park. Self-guided automobile and bicycle tours offer the many sightseers a glimpse into the way of life of old-time southern Appalachia. Other historical areas within the park include Roaring Fork, Cataloochee, Elkmont, and the Mountain Farm Museum and Mingus Mill at Oconaluftee.
Historic districts
• Cades Cove Historic District
• Elkmont Historic District
• Oconaluftee Archaeological District
• Noah Ogle Place
• Roaring Fork Historic District
Individual listings
Hannah Cabin in Little Cataloochee, was built in the mid-1800s by John Jackson Hannah, the son of early pioneer Evan Hannah. The cabin's brick chimney is one of only three in theSmoky Mountains.
• Alex Cole Cabin
• Clingmans Dome Observation Tower
• Hall Cabin (in Hazel Creek area)
• John Messer Barn
• John Ownby Cabin
• Oconaluftee Baptist Church (also called Smokemont Baptist Church)
• Tyson McCarter Place
• Mayna Treanor Avent Studio
• Little Greenbrier School
• Walker Sisters Place
Gatlinburg is a mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,944 at the 2010 Census, and 4,047 according to the 2012 Census estimate. The city is a popular vacation resort, as it rests on the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along U.S. Route 441, which connects Gatlinburg to Cherokee, North Carolina through the national park..
Tourism
Gatlinburg is an important tourism destination in Tennessee, with many man-made attractions, and it borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Ober Gatlinburg[38] is the onlyski resort in Tennessee. It has eight ski trails, three chair lifts, a wildlife encounter area, and is accessible via roads and a gondola from the city strip. The Gatlinburg Trolley, a privately funded public transit system, caters to area tourists.[39]
Another popular attraction is Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies which also features special exhibits covering subjects such as the Titanic, pirates and more recently the planet Mars.Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country, which are both named for Dolly Parton, are amusement parks located in nearby Pigeon Forge.
During the Christmas season the entire downtown area is decorated with lights for the Winterfest Celebration. This celebration takes place from November thru February. [41] Visitors during the Winterfest Celebration can also take a Trolly Ride of the Lights from Nov 12, 2014 to Jan 25, 2015 for only $5.00.
Cherokee (ᏣᎳᎩ in Cherokee language) /ˈtʃɛrɵkiː/ [1] is a census-designated place (CDP) in Swain and Jackson counties in western North Carolina, United States, within the Qualla Boundary land trust. It is located in the Oconaluftee River Valley around the intersection of U.S. Route 19 and U.S. Route 441. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 2,138.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino opened in 1995 and dramatically changed everything from jobs to education to health care for Cherokee tribe members.
A Tour of the Smokies
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country, hosting anywhere between 8 to 10 million visitors per year. Ridge upon ridge of endless forest straddles the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, making it an accessible destination for tourists nationwide.
A hiker's paradise with 800 miles of maintained trails offers anything from leg-stretchers to backcountry camping treks.
A plethora of history, the park possesses Seventy eight historic structures, including grist mills, churches, schools, barns, and the homes of early settlers, preserve Southern Appalachian mountain heritage in the park.
No matter how time is spent at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, rest assured, it will be time well spent.
Mingo Falls, Mingus Mill Day Trip
A day trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, Mingus Mill and Mingo Falls on the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Travel Tips - Park Travel Review
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited park in the United States National Park System. We have visited many times throughout the years. Kay is offering a travel guide to the park today based on personal experiences that she has had while visiting.
In this video you will find, maps of the park, photos from pullouts and vistas, thoughts on trails and walks, photos from wildlife sightings, information on historic buildings and places, and a couple of scenic drives. Some of the places visited in this video are Roaring Forks Motor Nature Trail, Cades Cove, Clingman's Dome, Newfound Gap, Appalachian Trail, Oconoluftee Visitors' Center, Mingus Mill, and Elkmont Area.
At Happy Trails Hiking, we encourage you to live the life you love and seek solace and adventure in America’s Parks and Public Lands. We strive to motivate and inspire people through travel as well as fitness and nutrition.
Visiting the North Carolina Smokies!
Come along with my dad and I as we discover the North Carolina side of the Smokies! We stop in at the Oconaluftee Visitor's Center to see their exhibits on Cherokee and settler life, explore the adjacent Mountain Farm Museum, and find a virtual cache at Mingus Mill. Of course, I make sure to get my NPS Passport stamped too!
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Virtual cache I completed:
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Montauk Point
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DVD: Trout Streams of Great Smoky Mountains NP - NC
Trailer for the DVD Trout Streams of North Carolina - West, featuring fishing in the NC side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Bull Elk - Smoky Mountains National Park
Bull Elk in Cataloochee, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina
My Mom Died // Body Found In Great Smoky Mountains National Park // Missing Hiker
Here it is. The video that has taken me so long to film. This one is very, very emotional. Since filming, I have felt so free and like I can finally breathe again. As always, I appreciate all of your love, support, and positivity. This is the second to last video in this series, and if you've missed any here are the links:
To catch up and see the first video in the series:
How I found out (1):
Identifying the place she was last seen (2):
The search becomes more intense (3):
They finally found a clue (4):
They found my mom's body (5):
Now What? Funeral, Moving, Life Update (6):
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Pisgah Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, & ELK in Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Travel Vlog
Travel Vlog 2 (Spring 2018)
We escape the heat at Uwharrie National Forest, where we hunted for tool stone, and headed out to Pisgah National Forest for more camping and to check out the sights along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We ran into a bit of car trouble and the weather started to turn sour once again, so we set our sights on Cherokee, NC and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Who wants to get rained on when you can go see ELK instead!! We were looking forward to seeing the reintroduced elk herds there, and we were not disappointed!
Next vlog from this roadtrip coming soon!
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Linney’s Mill
Meet the owners and learn the fascinating history of one of the last working mills in North Carolina.
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Historic Yates Mill Raleigh NC
Historic Yates Mill in Raleigh, NC is the last remaining operating gristmill in the state. Its now part of the Wake County parks system and is just a cool place to visit, use the walking paths or fish. For nearly 200 years the water-powered mill produced lumber, milled corn and wheat, and carded wool. Enjoy this short look at the park.
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Mountain Farm Museum Oconaluftee Center - Great Smokys
#oconalufteevisitorcenter #mountainfarmmuseum #smokymountainnationalpark From our recent trip to Deep Creek, NC we took a day trip to Cherokee, NC. Just outside of town is the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains Nation Park as you travel toward Gatlinburg, TN. The park runs a very nice visitors center. Part of the center is the Mountain Farm Museum. There's no cost to tour or take part in the interactive presentations. The farm was built by John Davis and completed around 1900. There is a farmhouse, barn, apple house, springhouse, and a working blacksmith shop. The farm museum offered a great finish to our day with an experience of how families may have lived 100 years ago.
More information about the Mountain Farm Museum Oconaluftee Cente
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Dellinger's Mill | NC Weekend | UNC-TV
Producer Bryan Mims visits a historic, continuously running grist mill in Mitchell County, and learns more about its story from owner Jack Dellinger.
Oconaluftee Visitor Center in the Great Smoky Mountains
From VIC's online TV Channel
The Mountain Farm Museum and Oconaluftee Visitor Center and located at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on U.S. Highway 441 near Cherokee, North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Parkway ends nearby. Stop by the new Oconaluftee Visitor Center with plenty of maps, guides, and helpful park rangers and programs.
The Mountain Farm Museum includes farm buildings, most dating around 1900, that were moved from their original locations throughout the Great Smoky Mountain National Park to create an open-air museum. Visitors can explore a log farmhouse, barn, apple house, springhouse, and a working blacksmith shop to get a sense of how families may have lived 100 years ago.
Most of the structures were built in the late 19th century and were moved here in the 1950s. The Davis House is a rare chance to view a log house built from chestnut wood before the chestnut blight decimated the American Chestnut in our forests during the 1930s and early 1940s.
Pet & Bike Friendly Trail
The Oconaluftee River Trail is one of two walking paths in the Smokies on which visitors can walk dogs and bicycle. Pets and bicycles are prohibited on all other park trails. The trail travels 1.5 miles one-way from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center to the outskirts of the city of Cherokee, NC. It is relatively flat, but does have a few small hills. The trail runs through the forest along side the Oconaluftee River and offers beautiful views of the river.
The Farm Museum is free. Open All Year: October 8:00-6:00, November - March 8:00-4:30, April 8:00-5:00
Theses videos are the same tourist videos that are being seen by tens of thousands of hotel guests daily from the Visitors' Information Channels TV shows. VIC provides visitors with interesting facts about each area in an entertaining fashion and offer a glimpse into some of the best tourist destinations in the Mountain South.
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Channel 97 Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville,TN
Channel 13 Cherokee NC the Smoky Mountains,The BlueRidge Parkway
Channel 22 the High Country, Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Grandfather Mountain and Linville in NC.
VIC's Channel 17 and 99 Alpine Helen and Northeast Georgia's nine counties
Channel 16 Maggie Valley, Waynesville and Haywood County
The Show Videos feature the area's lodging, dining, shopping, activities, and attractions including Helen's Oktoberfest, The Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Cherokee Harrah's Casino, Blue Ridge Parkway, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Grandfather Mountain and over 360 videos