Family Whitewater Rafting in NC

Maggie Valley Vacation, Joey's Pancake House

Maggie Valley has been a poplular family vacation area for years. The "Valley" is surrounding by beautiful mountains. And, it's centrally located to many of the most popular activities in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Cherokee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Asheville, whtewater rafting, and Pigeon Forge are all within an easy drive.

But before you start the day's fun, you need a good meal. Joey's Pancake House in Maggie Valley is the place visitors and locals  choose. You get great food, great service, and a friendly environment.

You can click here for more information on places to stay and things to do in Maggie Valley.

Ski in the NC Mountains

Snow skiing has been a popular winter time activity in the NC Mountains for many years. Snowboarding and snow tubing have become popular in the past few years and have made snow sports more fun for many more people.

There are seven ski resorts in the NC Mountainsmost offer both skiing and tubing. There are three others offering only snow tubing.

Does it really snow enough to make skiing viable in the NC Mountains? No. But ski operators in the NC Mountains have become experts in generating machine made snow. Most NC ski slopes are in higher and cooler areas. Average winter lows are in these areas are around 20 degrees.

Snow making becomes effective at about 28 degrees. If the humidity is low, it can be made when it is a couple of degrees warmer.

Cataloochee Ski Areain Maggie Valley was the first ski area to open for the 2008/2009 ski season. As of December 5th, they have already built up a base of over six feet in some parts of their slopes.

Catalooche also offers snow tubing, as do most of the ski areas in the NC Mountains. Scaly Mountain, Moonshine Mountain, and Hawksnest offer only snow tubing.

Playing in the snow is great family fun.

Maggie Valley NC

Maggie Valley bills it's self as the Gateway to the Smoky Mountains. It's that and more. It's a great place to stay for your family vacation. It's centrally located for many activities in the NC Smoky Mountains. Lodging and activities are moderately priced. There is a variety of things to do.

Maggie Valley always ranks as one of our top family vacation destinations in the Smoky Mountains. The whole town is friendly to families. Cabins, vacation rental homes, and hotels and motels, and others await you.

Catalooche Ranch and Ski Area and Ghost Town in the Sky are Maggie Valley's big attractions, but there is much more. 

Cherokee, Waynesville, Gatlinburg, Asheville, whitewater rafting on the Tuck and Nantahala Rivers are all within an easy drive. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are also nearby.

You can get more details on Maggie Valley NC from their visitors center.