30 visitusa.org.uk From coast to coast, the u.S.'s mountain stawtes offer a range of year-round activities that guarantee adventure and family fun. BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA The Blue Ridge Mountains span most of western North Carolina; at 6,684 feet, Mt Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Drive the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee, ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad from Bryson City, enjoy views from atop Chimney Rock, cross a swinging bridge on Grandfather Mountain, explore arty Asheville and visit the 250-room Biltmore House. JACKSON, WYOMING year-round mountain town Jackson delights adventure seekers, snow hounds and nature lovers. Set in 50-mile-long Jackson Hole valley, the town sits 12 miles south of Grand Teton National Park. For skiers and snowboarders, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has more than 130 trails, ten lifts, two gondolas and an Aerial Tram. The tram and gondolas also operate in summer, when activities include hiking, biking, rafting, paragliding and wildlife viewing. STOWE, VERMONT Nestled alongside Vermont’s highest mountain, Stowe is a true four-seasons resort. Winter brings skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding and ice fishing. in spring, there’s maple sugaring, fishing plus spring skiing and snowboarding. Summer activities include hiking, road and mountain biking, zip lining, golf and dips in swimming holes. And in autumn you can enjoy the dazzling fall foliage colours while paddling, hiking, biking or taking scenic drives. POCONOS, PENNSYLVANIA The Pocono Mountains encompass 2,400 square miles of mountains, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and woodlands in north-eastern Pennsylvania. The region is a playground throughout the year, with downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and snow tubing in winter. in summer, its 150 lakes and 170 miles of rivers offer swimming, MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES Hot air balloon flights, mountain trails, golfing, fishing, an alpine slide and a mountain coaster are on offer at Park City, Utah PEAK PERFORMERS From the Appalachians in the east to the Rockies in the west, slope off for some mountain highs whatever the season iSToCk.CoM/BeNeDek iSToCk.CoM/CHRiSTiANNAFZGeR PARk CiTy CHAMBeR/ BUReAU
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