Michael M. Rogers,  local watercolorist and nature lover: Go hiking with up trails full of wild flowers, waterfalls , nature's glory .

www.michaelmrogers.blogspot.com

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.  Click to find out about information about Shopping, Dining, Lodging and other adventures to make your trip to the Western NC Mountains an unforgettable experience.

Mapquest - Click for driving directions to Cullowhee

NCDOT Travel information Click to find travel information for the Western Mountains

The Liston Ramsey Regional Activities Center.  Click to find out about the upcoming events

Weatherunderground - Weather information for Cullowhee

Town Of Sylva, NC Click for information of Sylva, NC

Western Carolina University Click to find information on WCU

exploreasheville.com is a treasure trove if you are visiting the Asheville area .

www.southernhighroads.org  for area information of WNC and North Georgia .

www.appalachianhomesteadfarm.org.  The Appalachian Homestead and Preserve is offering Summer Camp for young gardeners.

wncpotteryfestival.com In Dillsboro NC, the date for the WNC pottery festival is November 6, 2010

riverwoodpottery.com  Just down the road a few miles is the charming historic town of Dillsboro. Some   unique

businesses are located there . Our fellow artisans Joe Frank and Travis partner with Tree House Pottery Studio .Drop in to see tomorrow's heirloom being turned on the wheel .www.treehousepotterync.com

Starting the first weekends in December, visit Dillsboro for  the 26th year of the Luminaire.  Join in the spirit and splendor as the entire town is aglow with over 2500 candles, music, refreshments and seasonal merriment!  Friday and Saturday, Two big weekends! 5-9pm each night of December 4th-5th,  and 11th-12th  www.visitdillsboro.org for directions and information 

The  Western Carolina Internet Cafe on Main Street is the perfect stop to have specialty coffee and check into cyberspace . Print, copy or fax  there too. westcarolinacafe.com

For yummy handmade candy do not miss The Chocolate Factory in Dillsboro or visit   www.dillsborochocolate.com .The heavenly smell of roasted coffee is  only exceed by  the taste !

For gourmet  foods like dips, and  goat cheeses ,do not  miss Country Traditions www.countrytraditionsnc.com  also in Dillsboro .They feature hand made traditional accessories.

The world acclaimed Dillsboro Smokehouse will not disappoint with the  best hickory smoked  bar-b-que you will put into your mouth .www.dillsborosmokehousebbq.com

The oldest building in town is the Jarrett House . Folks drive long miles to eat the delicious country style meals and stay the night .Miss Jean will make you welcome www.jarretthouse.com for info and reservations

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Dogwood Crafters ,also in Dillsboro, is  THE location to purchase local artist work .Many of them donate time working  there and you can meet them .There is a wide variety of hand made crafts at great prices .www.dogwoodcrafters.com 

Just across the Tuckasegee River is the Riverwood Shops .Be sure to visit The Well House for fresh  home made sandwiches

.Kathie Roig at KMR Handwoven  will be busy weaving heirloom items on her looms in her gallery .Her web site is  www.KMRhandwoven.com.

For fine local craft, The Oaks  Gallery ,can not be beat.

Brant & Karen  Barnes will likely be throwing pots in the Riverwood Pottery shop and gallery .

    riverwoodpottery.com

And Maggy's Jewelry is known for one of a kind accessories.

For soft and easy favorites ,tune into WHLC,104.5 FM .....