Discovering YOU Magazine June 2024 Issue | Page 18

VACATION AND TRAVEL

Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

Article by Michael Joseph Lynch

Lake Junaluska in North Carolina

have budget-friendly accommodations, some of which are pet-friendly.

Now, when you are here, take a leisurely stroll along the lake on a 3.8 and 2.3-mile walking trail that surrounds the calming waters, which offers priceless views to experience, while just taking in a few deep breaths of the crisp mountain air will surely help ease any tensions you brought with you. You can expect a re-energizing retreat when you visit Lake Junaluska. But for those activity-seekers, there is plenty to do here at the lake, and nearby the lake are plenty of things to do such as an 18-hole golf course and mini-golf for aspiring link-lovers.

As far as the lake itself, they have different watersports like a swimming pool, kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes that offer wet and wild fun. Or maybe you just may opt for a peaceful 45-minute cruise around the lake, which

In this article, I will be talking about Lake Junaluska and all the nearby things to do. This lake is where people go just to unwind and get back in touch with nature, which has visitors all year. To get here you take Interstate 75 south to Interstate 40 East, then some secondary roads and you are there. They are located very near the Smoky Mountains National Park, which is west of the lake as well as other points of interest I will touch on that are worth mentioning.

Now, you will find that the still, serene waters of Lake Junaluska, North Carolina are nestled in a scenic Smoky Mountain valley. Here they have vacation homes, a campground, cabins, and cottages, and two hotels, The Lambuth Inn, and The Terrace Hotel, surround this picturesque lake and offer a chance to recharge your mind, body, and soul. There are also other accommodations in nearby cities away from the lake itself, which have