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  • Ses See Si Page 3 WESTERN CAROLINIAN August 19, 2011 CL Sst EXCURSIONS - Break the heat with a day on the Nantahala River a Adam Crisp, WC Alumni If you take Highway 74 and drive for twenty five minutes or so, you'll get to one of the most popular white water rafting/kayak- ing locations in the coun- tryThe Nantahala River. The Nantahala River gets over 250,000 people annu- ally who have fun paddling through its eight mile stretch of class II and class III rap- ids. There is no need to fret if you've never been on rapids before. The class II and class Ill rapids are great for begin- ners and families while still offering fun times to experi- enced Kayakers. . A Cherokee word, Nan- tahala means land of the noonday sun, and the Nantahala River, running deep through the Nantahala Gorge, really only sees, at most, a couple of hours of sunshine throughout the day. Despite this, the thin twisting skyline that follows .along the river gives the area a cool yet adequately. bright illumination allowing for one of the most powerfully peaceful ambidnces that one could hope to come across. The river flows from a dam that pumps water from 250 feet below the surface. This keeps the temperature of the water a brisk and consistent 48-50 degrees throughout the year. During the summer months or when wearing a wetsuit, most peo- ple find the temperature of the water quite pleasurable PHOTO BY MARK HASRETT 7 he Nanlaledla River ee os over op 25 0, 000 people cual: sohe hae fin pladablos Muduchi its seiehe mile iereich of lass I one ass Ill hae, Gone the perception of it being cold. The flow that re- leases from the dam is usu- ally scheduled from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., although in No- vember there is a stoppage in the flow due to scheduled maintenance. Recently, I put in with a ducky, which is essentially an inflatable kayak. My guide John from Blue Ridge Outing informed me it was more fun than a raft. With a ducky you can feel the current, unlike a raft. Its a lot more fun, and you dont have to worry about rolling it and not being able to flip over, like with a regu- lar kayak. Getting the hang of pad- dling was no problem. The first few rapids are pretty kind to novices. Just point the nose and . paddle hard, was the advice I was given. Also important, in'case of falling out, I had to put my knees up to my chest and ride out the rapids on my back keeping my head above the water. Do not try to stand up in the rapids. With that aside and the : first couple of rapids dealt with, I. was able to float around on calm water, of which there is quite a bit in between the rapids, and watch the greenery of na- ture silently roll by. To my left, for most of the way, were quiet tracks that carry the Great Smoky Moun- tain Railroad coming out of Bryson City. .On my right was Highway 19/74 that car- ried a fair amount of traffic for a Sunday. Before being a road, it was a part 2 the Trail of Tears. I tried to imagine that atrocity while juxtapos- ing it with the beauty of the - area. It caused a strange feel- -ing and I dropped it almost immediately. : Going down the river John showed me how. to surf the, waves with a kay- ak. I had seen.a few people in a seemingly unwinnable struggle against the current coming off high rocks. I didnt know what they were trying to accomplish, but I soon found out that fighting the waves allowed kayakers to surf them. While I could never get the hang of it in my ducky, John, and others I saw, seemed to be able to get in a zone and really enjoy themselves. i After a few more rapids and places with names like Camel Rock and Quarry, one of the last rapids, and the most fun, was Nantahala Falls where there were high- er drop offs and lots mor chances to get wet. The whole trip, once you get in the water, is two hours. After that, we got out of : the water and went to get pizza at a little shack upriver called Pizza by the River. Its a nice place where people sit outside, watch the river, and eat pizza. We ordered at the window, paid (cash only), and while John was talking to some of the people he knew, I was looking as the sizeable collection of license plates, and Marine Corps and Grateful Dead parapher- nalia that decorated the out- side of the shack. If you are able, there is no good reason for you not to go rafting down the Nan- tahala River. Its close and its fun. While it does cost money to rent gear and get a guide, the more people you gather up, the less it costs a . single person. Plus, its fun with more people. - For rentals and guides call Blue Ridge Outing at 828-488-3316 or contact Base Camp Cullowhee at 828-227-3633. Carl Sandburgs home i in Flat Rock an ideal spot for literary fanatics _Tiany Barnwell, uC Aunt . Si Carl Sandburg. An ideal : spot for literary and nature fanatics, a trip to the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is a chance to sample the peaceful life led by Sandburg himself. Sandburg moved to Flat Rock in 1945 in search of tranquility and solitude to continue his writings. Visi- tors can freely stroll about the farm as Sandburg did to refresh himself while writ- ing. Sandburg, a nationally renowned poet, biographer, lecturer, newspaper colum- nist, folksinger, author of American fairytales, and winner of two Pulitzer Priz- es, named his estate in Flat Rock, Connemara. Designated as a National Historic Site in 1968 as hom- age for his literature, Sand- burg wrote stories about the working class. Known as the poet laureate of the people, he gave voice to the common people, outcasts, and. immigrants. Whether it is their plights, struggles, joys or hopes, Sandburgs - poetry, prose, journalism and biography is a true mark of the American people. The farm he resided at features a champion dairy goat farm, the Sandburg residence, mountainside woods, ponds, lakes, flower _and vegetable gardens, apple : ; "Flat mie Nc is! amie home of Americas: poet, PHOTO BY TIFFANY BARNWELL Baas and over five miles of hiking trails all sprawled over 264 acres. Sandburgs wife, Lillian, raised prized Chikaming dairy goats on their property and even to- day, people visit to see the goats. Though Sandburg had al- ready achieved literary fame before relocating to North Carolina, he continued to write and lecture and pub- lished more than one-third _ of his works during the 22 _ years of residing at Conne- mara. While Carl Sandburg tucked himself away in his study writing, his family members kept Connemara running. His-daughter, Mar- garet, tended to the library, painted, and worked in the flower garden. Janet, Sand- burgs other daughter, helped care for the farmwhich included at one time a large vegetable garden, orchard, cows, chickens and hogs while performing plenty of routine chores like. cheese and butter making. The Sandburg home, built in 1838, houses a collection of 10,000 books, notes and papers. Sandburgs erty is very popular during the leaf season and offers a beautiful view of Hender- sonvilles fall foliage. Carl Sandburg would of- ten take out his chair to some of the rock outcroppings along the trails to sit and write, or just sit and enjoy the vast scenery. Through October, Na- prop- : tional Park Service rangers give 30 minute programs about a variety of Sandburg related topicsanywhere from bird walks to cultural landscape walks, cheese making demonstrations to sharing letters of Carl and Paula Sandburg. While the park is open from 9 a.m. to sunset all year long and tours offered daily, visitors are encouraged to tour the grounds and enjoy the solitude it has to offer. On average, guided tours run anywhere from one to ie and a half hours at Conne- Mara. Keepi in sind that ieee is no place to purchase food in the park. However, water is available at fountains and 1 in _ the bookstore. ; Park entrance is free of charge and guided house tours are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors. Children 15 and under are free. Please call the park at (828) 693-4178 from 9 am. - to 5 p.m., May through Oc- tober, to make a group reser- vation or to inquire about the park and programs offered. - Want to go? From Asheville, NC: take 1-26 east from 1-40 or I-240; 30. miles. The park is located three miles south of Henderson- ville, NC on Little River Road off of the Greenville Highway/Rt. 225 in Flat . Rock, NC. From Interstate 26, take exit 53 (formerly exit 22) from J-26 east, turn right . onto Upward Road; from I-26 west, turn left onto Up- ward Road. At intersection with Rt. 176/Spartanburg Hwy, continue straight. Up- ward Road turns into High- land Lake Road. At the light, turn left onto Rt. 225/Green- ville Hwy south. At next light, take right onto Little River Road. Visitor parking on left. Dogwood Crafters Dillsboro, North Carolina 28725 12 Rooms Filled With Hand Made Gifts *10% Off Burchase When Presenting This Advertiseme nt* _,
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