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Bryson City NC is small town of 1,400 people located in Swain County, NC, arguably the heart of one of the most beautiful places on earth; the Great Smoky Mountains. The little town, nestled in between the mountains of Swain County, sits on the Tuckasegee River which flows westward toward Fontana Dam creating the Fontana Lake. In addition to the lake, Deep Creek is a popular area for tubing, providing travelers and locals with a great way to escape the summer heat. And while tourists sometimes prefer to walk the streets of Bryson City visiting the shops and attractions, the area is home to some more extreme outdoor attractions. The Nantahala Gorge provides an excellent location for whitewater sports, hosting the World Kayaking Championship back in 2013 and if you're into mountain biking, the trails at Tsali are renowned worldwide for their epic singletrack trails and amazing scenery. …show more content…
Whitewater kayaking and rafting, fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, paddle boarding, biking, horseback riding are just a few of the activities that attract people from all over the world. If you went to Bryson City, NC this is the Bryson City you would see. However, The beautiful scenery and the diverse people these activities attract don't reflect the true nature of Swain County and only reveal the impact the younger generation is having upon Swain County. In fact Swain County greatly lacks in diversity(over 85% of the demographic is white), yet excels in other areas, most notably
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