Cherokee

I visited Cherokee, NC and went to the high school to talk with high schoolers there. It was an awesome experience. These students were super nice kids and I loved being there. One thing I loved was seeing Mingo Falls in the winter! It was completely frozen because it was like 15 degrees the night before. I have NEVER been in weather like this ever! We had to hike up these stairs that were super high and LONG! IT was worth it because when we got up there we saw the ice on the water and I loved it.

Great experience…

This used to be years ago a fantastic tourist destination. It has faded over the years, but you can still get the feel of the old town.

Not as crowded of a tourist trap like Gatlinburg.

Cherokee was kind of gloomy, but I’m glad we went. I’ve heard the pow wow and the nightly theatrical performance is great. We stopped here during a trip to the Smokey Mountains and Pidgeon Forge, Tn.

The drive out here was very beautiful. The story behind it all is sad. We didn’t really stop anywhere but a gift shop but I want to check out Unto These Hills the next time I go.