http://mysticmountaincabin.com/blog Highlighting Restaurants, Places and Activities in and around Maggie Valley, NC Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:13:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In Haywood County, traveling along historic and scenic Rt 215 leads to the Mount Hardy Gap Entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the most convenient access to Sam Knob. What a great way to arrive at this hike! The Mt. Hardy Gap Entrance places you at MP 423.2 ... http://mysticmountaincabin.com/blog/2010/08/21/sam-knob-a-little-adventure-a-lot-of-fun/ With a 46 mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway crossing Haywood County, the county boasts the highest and most natural elevations. Access to the parkway at 4 points throughout Haywood County provides the opportunity to complete your choice of 4 loop tours. Maggie Valley Loop If your time is ... http://mysticmountaincabin.com/blog/2010/08/13/haywood-county-boasts-highest-views-on-blue-ridge/ J. Arthur's rustic charm outside duplicated inside with a massive stone fireplace in the main dining room reinforces the fact that you are on vacation in the Great Smokies. The hungry souls lining up outside J. Arthur's in Maggie Valley for the early bird specials are indicative of the ... http://mysticmountaincabin.com/blog/2010/08/02/j-arthurs-restaurant-fun-friendly-tasty/ Summertime has arrived. The call of the road lures us out onto the open highway. Road Trips can be a great way to get away from it all if you can divorce yourself from all your electronic gadgets. You really can be unreachable. To avoid the ... http://mysticmountaincabin.com/blog/2010/07/08/road-trip-do-as-i-say-not-as-i-do/ We know that for many of you this may be the first time you have stayed at a vacation rental home; so, at Mystic Mountain we make every effort to put any uncertainties you may have to rest. Here are just a few ways we show our appreciation for your business: Mystic ... http://mysticmountaincabin.com/blog/2010/06/18/welcome-home-treatment-for-mystic-mountain-guests/ Haywood County provides fertile grounds for a group of artists with diverse talents from mountain music to concert music to live theater. You will want to schedule time to experience one or several of these live performances. Mountain Music Mountain music has been in the heart and soul of Haywood County ... http://mysticmountaincabin.com/blog/2010/06/18/haywood-county%e2%80%99s-ready-for-prime-time-players/ Surrounded by mountain streams, creeks, and rivers, Maggie Valley provides beautiful spots to relax from the summer heat in natural swimming holes. Because mountain rivers can rise suddenly due to flash flooding, swimming in mountain rivers can be dangerous. Do try these recommended spots to safely enjoy the ... http://mysticmountaincabin.com/blog/2010/06/18/let%e2%80%99s-get-wet-3-great-swimming-spots/ If you are interested in hitting Harrah's, the quickest way to Cherokee from Maggie Valley is definitely US 19. But, if you are interested in the cultural side of Cherokee, the Blue Ridge Parkway takes you on a direct route to a wonderful day of exploration. The Blue Ridge Parkway, ... http://mysticmountaincabin.com/blog/2010/05/29/the-cultural-side-of-cherokee/ Light show starts in mid June Unless you are planning a trip to Southeast Asia this year, the only way you will get to experience the synchronous fireflies is in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Appalachian Voices provides an excellent explanation of the natural phenomenon. Catch a photographic ... http://mysticmountaincabin.com/blog/2010/05/03/synchronous-fireflies-light-up-the-smokies/ Maggie Valley provides crafters with some excellent resources that rival products found in the craft stores of large metropolitan areas. Meet the Reviewers To evaluate the quality of the shops in Maggie my sister Nancy with 50 years of crafting experience and I took a tour. A few of Nancy's talents include ... http://mysticmountaincabin.com/blog/2010/04/27/favorite-places-for-crafty-visitors/