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Oculus Spirit [75714]
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So, I finally came up with my idea for the Old Man's
Feb 27, 2018, 10:44 AM
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retirement. Going to find some cabin in the mountains and take everybody up there for a weekend. This weekend I learned that there is one place on earth he hates, Gatlinburg.
Y'all have any suggestions on more remote areas with cabins. Preferable a place I could walk out the back door and go fishing?
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We went to Cashiers NC for a weekend over the summer for a
Feb 27, 2018, 10:48 AM
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family getaway. There are plenty of cabins around and it's still probably the offseason up there so you may can get one for pretty cheap. The one we stayed in did not have a fishing hole right out the back door, but it did have access to a community lake as part of the rental for the weekend. You could canoe around the lake or fish, etc. There are also a few bigger lakes around, lake Glenville is the one we rented a boat on one day which is always an option if it's going to be warm out. Could be worth checking out that area.
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This ^^^^ or Bryson City area
Feb 27, 2018, 10:50 AM
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would be good also
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Agree on Bryson City area.
Feb 27, 2018, 10:52 AM
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Been a while since I paddled the Nantahala, but always loved that area.
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He said remote, I'm sure he's already thought of Aville***
Feb 27, 2018, 10:54 AM
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Black mountain.
Feb 27, 2018, 10:56 AM
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right down the road from ashville but more remote
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I second this.
Feb 27, 2018, 11:44 AM
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just learnt this new computer does't have an up-arrow key.
We went to Highlands with good friends to watch the eclipse, was really nice. Hadn't been there since Clemson days, had no ideer it's a yuppy area now. Cabin and restaurants were reasonable, though. Just a lot of expensive cars riding around up there. Or even Brevard area, not quite as hard to get to.
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Look for something on the New River in Ashe County.
Feb 27, 2018, 10:49 AM
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It's remote and very non-touristy, but there are some good restaurants and even a brewery or two in the area. West Jefferson is a good epicenter on the map to start your search. I can make inquiries from the relatives up there if need be. Quick Google found this:
http://www.abovetherivernc.com/
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I Endorse Ashe County.
Feb 27, 2018, 10:53 AM
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A man can get way back in the woods there in a perfectly acceptable domicile and spend many a peaceful day.
Provided, of course, he can skin grizz.
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Re: I Endorse Ashe County.
Feb 27, 2018, 10:55 AM
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My common sense tells me the Andes is foothills, and the Alps is for children to climb!
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That's Del Gue!
Feb 27, 2018, 10:56 AM
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With an E!
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You'd probably hate Gatlinburg too,
Feb 27, 2018, 10:52 AM
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after that time in mid-July, when he'd just hit town and his throat was dry. Thought he'd stop and have himself a brew, and things went south from there.
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You mean Clingman's Dome?
Feb 27, 2018, 10:54 AM
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That's south from there.
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Oculus Spirit [75714]
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I once started a hike up there.
Feb 27, 2018, 11:16 AM
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I'd do it again, but it may kill me.
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Actually the cabins at Jocassee State Park might be an idea
Feb 27, 2018, 10:55 AM
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depending on when they could be pricey, doe.
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Those things stay booked up for like the whole year I think
Feb 27, 2018, 11:09 AM
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It's surprisingly economical to rent a VRBO house on Keowee or something though.
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I bet you're right. I never thought of that.***
Feb 27, 2018, 11:16 AM
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Montana***
Feb 27, 2018, 10:57 AM
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Oculus Spirit [75714]
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I do want to live out there some year.***
Feb 27, 2018, 11:05 AM
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Banner Elk/Linville/Beech Mountain
Feb 27, 2018, 10:57 AM
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Lots of good alternatives there and quite a bit to do, plus some good restaurants.
Used to go there all the time when we owned Masion du Mont de Wilbur.
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Oculus Spirit [75714]
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Thank you all for the ideas.
Feb 27, 2018, 11:06 AM
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aerozeptallica so I can find this later.
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North GA
Feb 27, 2018, 11:21 AM
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Ellijay or Blue Ridge area
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Another good place.
Feb 27, 2018, 11:27 AM
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The Cartecay is another great paddling river.
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Cosmopolitan or Venetian, Las Vegas.....
Feb 27, 2018, 11:31 AM
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but that is my retirement party.
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Oculus Spirit [75714]
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Yeah, if he doesn't like
Feb 27, 2018, 11:38 AM
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the hustle and bustle of the Dollywood area...
I do need to make it back out to Vegas.
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