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Big Splash Coming!

The Nantahala Gorge has been chosen as the site of the 2013 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships. Up to 500 kayakers from 40 to 50 countries and spectators will flock to the gorge September 2-8, 2013.

The Freestyle Kayak World Cup event will also be in the gorge September 8-9, 2012.

More information is available on the special Freestyle Kayaking 2013 website and on the Nantahala Gorge 2013 Facebook page.

The Nantahala Gorge has been home to several national slalom championships over the years, but these high profile events solidify the area's status as a paddling destination.

Nantahala Community
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Franklin, North Carolina 28734
 
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Nantahala is the name given long ago to this corner of the Smokies by the Cherokee as they hunted and traveled the steep Nantahala River Gorge. They learned the sun would only light their way when it was Nun-da-ye-li - Nantahala - "a noonday sun".

Whether you are looking for a quiet getaway or an active vacation, Nantahala has it all. Comfortable lodging where you can just relax for awhile; fast water for fishing, rafting and boating; wooded trails for quiet hiking; and a high elevation lake with crystal clear water for all kinds of fun.

You may have never heard of this beautiful corner of the Smokies, but just come to visit once and we know you'll be back – again and again. Discover refreshingly unsophisticated Nantahala - the real Smoky Mountains!

Cherokee Translation: Garfield Long Jr.
Tribal Linguist, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
 
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