{"product_id":"cherokee-national-forest-a-history-9781467147705","title":"Cherokee National Forest: A History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the sacred homeland of the Cherokee people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1920, the 650,000-acre Cherokee National Forest lies north and south of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the sacred homeland of the Cherokees, it pays tribute to its heritage in its name and protects ancient indigenous burial caves and portions of the Trail of Tears. By car, foot, horse, or watercraft, visitors explore the natural beauties of the region, such as the Roan, Max Patch, Unicoi, and Unaka mountains and the Ocoee, Hiwassee, Nolichucky, Watauga, and French Broad rivers. The Appalachian, Benton MacKaye, and John Muir trails and other pathways lead to mountain-top views, rock cliffs, forested coves and gardens of abundant wildflowers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocal author Marci Spencer tells the stories of these wonders and the early settlers, railroad workers, loggers and miners who lived and worked among them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA retired nurse practitioner and native of Asheville, North Carolina, Marci Spencer has volunteered for a wildlife rehabilitation center, a black bear rescue organization, the National Park Service and the National Forest Service. After earning certification as a naturalist\/environmental educator, Marci wrote \u003cem\u003eClingmans Dome: Highest Mountain in the Great Smokies\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003ePisgah National Forest: A History\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eNantahala National Forest: A History\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003ePisgah Inn\u003c\/em\u003e (Images of America series)--all published by Arcadia Publishing\/The History Press. Her writing background also includes a children's book, \u003cem\u003ePotluck--Message Delivered: \"The Great Smoky Mountains Are Saved!,\" \u003c\/em\u003epublished essays for the Yosemite Conservancy and the Personal Story Project and nature articles for a local newspaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"History Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50901008941330,"sku":"9781467147705","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_49ad1bea-e483-40ed-b9e1-84dcc47bc41b.jpg?v=1738408899","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cherokee-national-forest-a-history-9781467147705","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}