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A Mountain Holiday

Spend a Your Holiday Trip in Appalachia

Guinevere Minnie Beirne

Dec 13, 2016

Berea College

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This holiday season, if you find yourself near the East Coast and are looking for a place to travel for a small winter vacation, try traveling to somewhere in Appalachia. Many people do not know all that Appalachia has to offer as it gets overshadowed by more visited and well known areas, but there are many things to do and enjoy that the region has to offer. Here are some of the top areas to visit in Appalachia!

1. Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

Here's some land down under that you won't want to run from or take cover. Mammoth Cave is actually the world's longest known cave system with over 400 miles and there's still more to see! Aside from that distinction of being the oldest touring cave. Come on over to the bluegrass state and enjoy some quality cave time!

2. Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia

Blackwater falls is named for the five story falls on Blackwater River, which is named for the black coloring of the water caused by tannic acid from fallen hemlock and spruce needles. The state park has breathtaking overlooks and in the winter time has cross country skiing, sledding, and downhills skiing. In addition to that, there is hiking, cabin rentals, a lodge, and many other recreational activities. Come fall for the Falls!

3. Biltmore Estate, North Carolina

Biltmore Estate was the home of George Vanderbilt, a member of the prestigious Vanderbilt Family. It is now open for tours and in the winter time, they have an evening candle lit tour with Christmas lights. There is also shopping and food available there, and a tour of the grounds and gardens.

4. Snowshoe Mountain Resort, West Virginia

Snowshoe Mountain Resort is a ski resort with 11,000 acres. I dare you to ski that much! There is, of course, skiing, tubing, hiking trails, snowmobile tours, and much more. At the resort there is also a spa, dining, concerts, and shopping.

5. Finger Lakes, New York

The Finger Lakes is a group of eleven long, narrow lakes that are said to look like human fingers from above. At the Finger Lakes Region, there is wine and cheese tasting, hiking, hot air balloons, and more. It calls itself the four season playground!

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