Greening Up the Mountains will be held Saturday April 24, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in downtown Sylva. This annual Spring festival, named for the way spring creeps up the mountain sides, began over a decade ago as a celebration of Earth Day.

Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains and Jackson County, North Carolina

Located in the North Carolina Mountains and right in the midst of the Great Smoky Mountains, Jackson County is the ideal location for your next mountain getaway. Whatever it is you are looking for in your trip, we have it, from great accommodations, including cabin rentals, to wonderful activities, including rafting, hiking, fishing, golf, skiing, and camping.

Once you’ve found the right place to stay, whether it is a quaint Great Smoky Mountain cabin, or a friendly bed & breakfast, you will be ready to start you adventure in the North Carolina Mountains. If you enjoy fishing, the Tuckasegee River and many lakes and streams offer superb options, or you can take in the mountain scenery and wildlife on one of the area’s many hiking trails. Maybe you want to test your golf game and you can do just that on one of Jackson County’s many classic mountain golf courses. There’s so much just waiting for you to enjoy in North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains.