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Explore North Carolina’s “Road to Nowhere,” three hours from Charlotte
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The doorway to the Highway to Nowhere is a fast 2-minute stroll from the parking zone. Picture: Emma Means/Axios
In the event you’re searching for North Carolina’s well-known “Highway to Nowhere,” simply observe the lifeless finish indicators within the outskirts of Bryson Metropolis.
The graffiti-filled tunnel to you-guessed-it nowhere is a unusual, however enjoyable vacationer attraction just a little over three hours west of Charlotte.
[Related Axios guide: 12 must-visit mountain towns within four hours of Charlotte]
Backstory: Across the time of World Conflict II, Swain County gave a majority of its land to the federal authorities to construct the Fontana Lake (and dam) and Nice Smoky Mountains Nationwide Park. Residents have been compelled to maneuver and the highway that when linked the tunnel was buried. The federal authorities promised to rebuild the highway on the time, however over time, it proved too costly and posed environmental challenges so the “Highway to Nowhere” remained. (Hey, historical past buffs — go deeper right here.)
Learn how to get there: The Highway to Nowhere is a few 15-minute drive from downtown Bryson Metropolis, situated about six miles into Nice Smoky Mountains Nationwide Park. You’ll know whenever you get there as a result of, properly, the highway simply ends.
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Picture: Emma Means/Axios
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There are various degree of knowledge within the tunnel’s graffiti. One message reads “Have much less, be extra,” whereas one other patch of graffiti reads “crystal meth and chill.” It’s all about stability. Picture: Emma Means/Axios
What to anticipate: After you park, stroll towards the 1,200-foot tunnel. As soon as inside, you’ll need to pull out your cellphone flashlight (or an actual flashlight when you wanna be fancy) so you may see the array of graffiti.
- Strolling by means of the tunnel takes about 10 minutes. Go gradual and take within the darkness and eerily silence till you get smacked with daylight on the opposite finish.
- From the opposite finish of the tunnel, you may proceed on and hike for a couple of miles — right here’s a 8.4-mile loop choice or a 3.2-mile loop, each through AllTrails. I opted for neither and simply roamed round for a few mile.
- Climb as much as the highest of the tunnel for a singular vantage level and extra graffiti.
- After which stroll again by means of.
[Related Axios guide: Definitive hiking guide: The 16 best hikes around Charlotte]
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It will get fairly darkish inside so convey a flashlight to see the graffiti alongside the best way. Picture: Emma Means/Axios
Picture opps: A cool, spooky tunnel additionally makes for nice social media fodder. Some choices:
- Pose on the middle of both entrance to the tunnel.
- Discover some eye-catching graffiti near both entrance to ensure you have sufficient lighting.
- Have somebody climb to the highest of the tunnel and take a photograph of you from above or vice versa.
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IDK what to do with my arms. Picture: Emma Means/Axios
Zoom out: The Highway to Nowhere is situated close to Bryson Metropolis, which has lots else to supply.
- Eat: The Rice Wagon meals truck travels between a couple of venues on the town, and it’s price monitoring down for the ahi tuna alone.
- Drink: Seize a seat on the rooftop at Mountain Layers Brewing in downtown Bryson Metropolis. There’s typically dwell music, and there’s all the time good views of the mountains and for people-watching.
- Do: Hike Deep Creek, which is a reasonable 4-mile loop path that can take you previous three waterfalls.
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Certainly one of three falls throughout the Deep Creek path. Picture: Emma Means/Axios
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Obituary for Ernest "Trey" Cleveland Skipper, III at Market Street Chapel
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North Carolina man charged with 9 felonies after shooting at tree crew
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YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — A tree-trimming crew in North Carolina had a harrowing encounter when a man with a criminal record opened fire on them.
This happened near Murphytown in the Green Mountain area of Yancey County. According to a statement from the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Lucas Wilson Murphy shot three tree workers while they were clearing trees for a power company.
All three sustained serious injuries. They were taken to a hospital for treatment.
31-year-old Shelby Teague, whose husband Brandon Teague, 32, was part of the five-member crew, is still grappling with the incident. The couple have three children together.
“To have somebody crazy running through the woods is not a risk that you would think about,” she told ABC affiliate WLOS
She is thankful her husband wasn’t hurt, but three of his colleagues were.
“I’m trying not to be angry,” Shelby said. “We could have lost a bunch of good men.”
Authorities said during the exchange, an officer-involved shooting happened. Murphy was injured and taken to a hospital.
Murphy is charged with nine felony counts detailing that he assaulted five crew members with a long rifle with intent to kill.
Previous Criminal History
Shelby is angry Murphy was not in jail for previous charges.
Murphy’s misdemeanors, dating back to 2013, carry little to no jail time. This includes resisting public officers, driving while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon.
In 2021, the most serious case where he went to trial involved a charge that he shot and tried to kill his brother.
A law enforcement source who spoke anonymously told WLOS that Murphy’s brother refused to cooperate and minimized what happened.
Because of this, the jury could only find him guilty of assault.
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Amid torrential rains and flooding, 21 North Carolina river sites fail fecal bacteria testing this week
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A group says more than 20 North Carolina river sites failed testing for fecal bacteria this week after several days of torrential rains and nearly a foot of rainfall in some spots.
Leading up to Friday, there were several days of flood warnings and nearly a foot of rain fell in some North Carolina areas — such as Sampson County with 11 inches. Other spots — such as Durham County — received more than 9 inches of rain.
Sound Rivers, a group that monitors more than 50 recreational sites along North Carolina rivers, says that heavy rain can lead to more pollution in rivers.
“Swim Guide results are in, and they definitely reflect the impact all this rain is having on our waterways,” the Sound Rivers group said on Friday.
Full rainfall totals for Central NC for a week ending Friday
Some flood warnings continued this weekend with one still active Saturday along the Tar River at Tarboro in Edgecombe County.
“Remember, more stormwater runoff means more nasty stuff gets washed into the water,” Sound Rivers wrote Friday after 21 North Carolina river sites failed their weekly testing.
In the previous Swim Guide report, just six sites failed.
In the Raleigh area, three sites along the Neuse River failed the week ending July 26, according to Sound Rivers.
Just east of Raleigh in Wake County, these canoe launch sites met water quality standards less than 60 percent of the time: Buffaloe Road, Milburnie Park and Poole Road.
Elevated levels of fecal bacteria in the water can bring an increased risk of gastrointestinal illness and skin infections for pets and humans, Sound Rivers says.
East of the Wake County area along the Neuse River, these seven sites also failed water quality testing:
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Maple Cypress boat ramp in Grifton
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Glenburnie Park
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Town of Bridgton Park
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Upper Broad Creek at Black Beard Sailing Club
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Lawson Creek Park in the New Bern area
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Slocum Creek boating access in Havelock
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Pierce Creek at the Sea Harbor Yacht Club in Oriental
Closer to the North Carolina coast, 11 sites failed the testing along the Tar and Pamlico rivers:
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Sunset Park on the Tar River in Rocky Mount
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Tar River Reservoir in Rocky Mount
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River Road boat ramp on the Tar River in Tarboro
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Town Common on the Tar River in Greenville
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Wildwood Park on the Tar River in Greenville
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Port Terminal on the Tar River in Greenville
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Yankee Hall Road boat ramp on the Tar River at Pactolus
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Mason’s Landing on the Pamlico River in Washington
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Havens Gardens on the Pamlico River in Washington
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Dinah’s Landing just off the Pamlico River at Goose Creek State Park
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Cotton Patch Landing on Blounts Creek just off the Pamlico River
Sound Rivers issues a report on various recreational areas of rivers in North Carolina after testing dozens of recreational sites each week throughout the summer.
The testing by the group includes enterococci bacteria in salt water.
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