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Fri - Jul 04
   Firecracker 5K in Bryson City

20th Annual Bryson City Firecracker 5K will be
held July 4 at 9 a.m. Early registration is $15 and includes T-shirt.
For more information and entry forms, visit the Swain County Chamber of
Commerce Web site at www.greatsmokies.com.. 

Tue - Jul 08
   Tuesday Evening Bike Ride

Depart from Motion Makers bike shop in Sylva at 6PM for a
25-mile ride up to the Balsam Post office via back roads and back into
Sylva. 828.586.6925.
Sat - Jul 12
   Nolichucky River Cleanup

The Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts are hosting the annual Nolichucky River cleanup at Riverpark Campground (formerly Big Rock Campground) on Saturday, July 12. Registration starts at 11:00 AM in the Gazebo.




Sign in and receive your trash bags and gloves donated by the Tennessee Valley Authority. As in the past, we have support from Cherokee Adventures.
 Participants will be assigned into Clean Teams and provided maps of
clean-up locations.  There are plenty of clean-up opportunities of key
areas for non-boaters as well as areas designated for individuals with their own boats or rafts.  Our friends with the U.S. Forest Service will once again dispose of the trash that is collected. 


FREE FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT!!!!! After the clean-up, there will be food and live musicat the Riverpark Campground’s Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair, kick back with a cold one, and know that
you did something good for the river we all enjoy so much.




 WIN PRIZES FROM OUR SPONSORS!!!!  During
the entertainment, we will be drawing tickets for fantastic
prizes. Prizes are being supplied by the following generous sponsors: Landmark Learning, Patagonia, Cherokee Adventures, Mahoney’s Outfitters, Alpine Ski Shop, Mountain Sports Ltd., Astral, Black Dome Mountain Outfitters, NRS, Nolichucky Hostel, and The Fly Shop of Tennessee 




For Camping Reservations Call:
Riverpark Campground
Bruce & Nancy Gantenbein
(423) 753-5359 




Helpful information: Showers
and restrooms are on premises. Be prepared with appropriate footwear,
sunscreen, bug repellant, etc. Rafts, pickup trucks, and trailers will
be helpful and appreciated. Consider bringing a packed lunch, boating
equipment, rain gear, chairs, family, and friends. During the post
clean-up activities, please keep alcoholic beverages in coozies or cups.




For more information contact Anna or Toney Davis at (423) 743-7855 or by e-mail at Annazan@aol.com
Fri - Jul 18
   Fontana Fest Mountain Bike Festival

Fontana Fest Mountain Bike Festival is a
family-oriented fundraiser to benefit The Mountain Community School
Bike Club. The festival features group rides to Tsali and Fontana
Village trails, three live bands, games and contests, sponsor
demonstrations, and much more.
There will also be a raffle with LOTS OF SCHWAG to be given away,
including a set of Hayes Stroker Disc Brakes, a Chris King wheelset,
and much more.
For more information visit:
http://www.fontanafest.com/
Sun - Jul 27
   9th Annual Off Road Assault on Mount Mitchell - Mountain Biking

The Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell is a 60 mile mostly off road
Bicycle route which has 11,000 feet of climbing. From Old Fort you
climb over the Blue Ridge Parkway two times and just below Mt. Mitchell
on beautiful Forest Service roads and unbelievable N.C. single track.
There are fully stocked rest stops approximately every 10 miles. You
can also send anything you wish to any of the rest areas with our
staff. Mt. Mitchell peaks at 6684 ft and is the highest mountain east
of the mississippi river. The town of Old Fort where you start and
finish sits at around 1400 feet. Most of the climbing is on Forest
Service roads while most of the single track points downhill!
For more information visit:  www.blueridgeadventures.net