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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest


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Ancient hardwood forest has been preserved as a tribute to the poet of "Trees," who was killed in action during World War I. Two-mile trail passes under enormous yellow poplars -- some over 100 feet high, 20 ft. in circumference, up to 450 years old. Wide variety of wildflowers carpet the ground under the huge, old trees.




Address:
Nantahala National Forest
Robbinsville, NC 28771
Phone: (828)479-6431
Our Email: info@grahamcountytravel.com
Our Website:www.grahamcountytravel.com

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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Ancient hardwood forest has been preserved as a tribute to the poet of "Trees," who was killed in action during World War I. Two-mile trail passes under enormous yellow poplars -- some over 100 feet high, 20 ft. in circumference, up to 450

Robbinsville, NC Memorials

Yellow Branch Pottery and Cheese

Yellow Branch Farm is the home of a small herd of jersey cows and their caretaker, Bruce DeGroot, along with Karen Mickler and other DeGroot family members. Licensed since 1985

Robbinsville, NC Other Attractions

Santeetlah RV Park & Storage

Offers full hook-ups just minutes from Lake Santeetlah; peaceful creekside setting; offer rental RVs ready to occupy; RV and boat cleaning, maintenance

Robbinsville, NC Businesses

Phillips Motel

Phillips Motel is capable of serving individuals, families, or large groups. We are a family owned and operated motel.

Robbinsville, NC Businesses

Cherohala Skyway

For a beautiful perspective, travel the 41 mile Cherohala Skyway that connects Hwy 143 from Robbinsville to Hwy 165 in Tellico Plains, TN. Called a mini-Blue Ridge Parkway, it follows the crest of the Unicoi Mtns. in the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forest, thus the name. Highest point 5,390

Robbinsville, NC Other Attractions

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Junaluska Museum, Memorial, and Medicine Plant Trail

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Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

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