Another Roadside Attraction Geotrail

North Carolina - Tallest Mountain East of the Mississippi

There is nothing better than a good road trip: driving down the open road, eating at tiny roadside diners, going 150 miles out of the way to take a selfie in front of … the Peachoid water tower! Oh Say, can you see … me with the world’s largest frying pan?

This geotrail honors those unique, odd, bizarre, fun, historic, campy, weird, and just downright interesting roadside attractions in North and South Carolina. The caches aren’t meant to be hard, it is a power-trail after all. None of the caches are hidden at the posted locations - but answer the question correctly and you will have a working set of coordinates. All of the hides are preform bottles.

One of those places that stands apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi River at 6,684 feet and was the inspiration for the Nation’s First State Park.  From its easily accessible observation deck, the spruce-fir forest of Mount Mitchell leads the eye to unmatched views.  A museum explains the mountain’s cultural and natural history, and its trail network allows visitors to explore up close, offering short hikes near the summit and challenging treks to the adjacent wilderness areas.

N 34 28.963 W 79 15.ABC

Where is the lofty first State Park in America ?

A. Fayetteville, NC - 422

B. Greensboro, NC - 164

C. Sherrills Ford, NC - 855

D. Burnsville, NC - 399