Check out Roan Mountain State park in East Tenn. It is right on the border line of NC, and just below 6000' Roan Mtn. Where the Appalachian Trail comes over at Carvers Gap.
All the hiking you would want, ther park is beautiful and is right on a rushing mountain stream. they also have a large swimming pool.
In June the top of the mountain is alive with purple from the Rhododendrons It has the largest natural rhododendron garden in the world, and mixed with the wild flame azaelas is absolutely beasutiful.
there is lots of good biking all around the low land too.
Jack L
