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	Hiwassee River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The stretch of the river that flows between Apalachia Dam and Apalachia Powerhouse features reduced flow and is shadowed by the John Muir Trail in Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest.
		The 23-mile stretch of river that flows from the North Carolina/Tennessee state line to U.S. Highway 411 near Delano, Tennessee is designated a Class III Partially Developed River, and for recreational purposes is managed by the Tennessee State Park System as a Scenic River, in cooperation with TVA.
		The Hiwassee River and its tributaries was part of the homeland of the Cherokee before the Trail of Tears.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hiwassee_River (768 words)

	TVA: Hiwassee Reservoir (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Hiwassee Reservoir is located on the Hiwassee River in western North Carolina, stretching 22 miles northwest to southeast.
		The Hiwassee is exceptionally beautiful and well suited for canoeing, rafting, and learning the basics of whitewater boating.
		Hiwassee Dam is 307 feet high and stretches 1,376 feet across the Hiwassee River.
	www.tva.gov /sites/hiwassee.htm (179 words)

	Hiwassee River. The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Hiwassee River, c.140 mi/225 km long, Ga., N.C., and Tenn.; rises in the Blue Ridge in Towns co., N Ga.; flows NW through SW corner of N.C., past Hayesville, and NW, past Murphy, into Cherokee Natl.
		In N.C., Apalachia, Hiwassee, and Chatuge dams are major TVA units.
		Hiwassee Dam (307 ft/94 m high, 1,287 ft/392 m long; completed 1940) is 10 mi/16 km WNW of Murphy; concrete, straight gravity, overflow construction; used for hydroelectric power and flood control.
	www.bartleby.com /69/75/H03875.html (180 words)

	American Whitewater - River
		The Hiwassee is only runnable with either a release or in the aftermath of a heavy rain.
		The Hiwassee River is designated as a Tennessee State Scenic River.
		The Hiwassee is pretty wide, we found the best rapids center or river left.
	www.americanwhitewater.org /rivers/id/1751 (859 words)

	TVA: Special Standards for Hiwassee River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Because of conditions particular to the river, the following construction standards and guidelines for private water use facilities are in effect between mile 20 and mile 42.5 of the Hiwassee River in Polk, McMinn, and Bradley counties, Tennessee.
		Private water use facilities in areas continuously exposed to strong river currents and drifting logs and other debris should be immediately adjacent to the riverbank.
		In no case should the combined length of the private water use facility and access walkway extend more than 25 feet from the shoreline, or one-tenth the distance from the bank at normal summer pool to the opposite shore, whichever is greatest.
	www.tva.gov /river/26apermits/hiwassee.htm (357 words)

	TN State Parks: Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
		The Ocoee River is a premier white-water river in the Southeastern United States possessing Class III, IV, and V rapids.
		The Hiwassee is a popular fishing stream and anglers of all ages enjoy fine catches of large-mouth bass, yellow perch, catfish, and brown and rainbow trout.
		Floating the Hiwassee: Based on the International Scale of river difficulty the Hiwassee State Scenic River is primarily Class I (moving water with small waves, few obstructions) and Class II (easy rapids with wide, clear channels; some maneuvering required).
	www.state.tn.us /environment/parks/Hiwassee/index.shtml (792 words)

	Hiwassee River / Big Spring
		From this point to the junction of the Ocowee River the river continues to narrow and lose depth, but still presents little challenge for a hovercraft.
		From the Tennessee River to Calhoun (river mile 19) the Hiwassee River is wide and deep.
		Between Patty Rd and Hwy 411 the Hiwassee is 30 to 50' wide with a mix of flat and mild white water.
	www.mindspring.com /~lpb3/Hiwassee.html (642 words)

	Hiwassee River Basin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Hiwassee River is impounded three times in North Carolina and the flow is controlled by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
		The river basin is known for its trout fishery waters and some the tributaries have been designated as Outstanding Water Resources.
		The Hiwassee River Basin is 643 square miles, which is 2.6% of the total land area of North Carolina.
	www.water.ncsu.edu /hiwassee.html (233 words)

	GORP - Hiwassee River - Trout Fishing Profile
		When the river is flat or low, anglers must stalk their prey, moving cautiously from channel to channel and pool to pool.
		However, with the recent flow management improvements, the return of aquatic insect life after the mid-1980s drought, the river's designation as a state Scenic River, and the trophy trout regulations, the Hiwasseemight someday fulfill this prophecy.
		Wadeability/floatability: The river is wadeable when the flow is low, and since the Hiwasseeis broad—up to 300 yards wide in many places—anglers can wade even in high water in some places.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/publishers/menasha/trout/hiawasse.htm (963 words)

	Hiwassee River Maps
		Thus a multitude of short, resounding cataracts are produced, and the river is restrained from the headlong speed due to its volume and the inclination of its bed.
		Their channels are interestingly sculptured, far more so than the grandest architectural works of man. The finest of the forests are usually found along their banks, and in the multitude of falls and rapids the wilderness finds a voice.
		Such a river is the Hiwassee, with its surface broken to a thousand sparkling gems, and its forest walls vine-draped and flowery as Eden.
	hiwassee_river.tripod.com /maps.htm (659 words)

	hiwassee river article
		The Hiwassee is enveloped in different landscape at every turn of the river — at times it flows through flat meadows and farmland, sometimes it is bordered by sloping hills, and at other spots it is hedged in by steep cliffs.
		A railroad track runs alongside the river, and is often used by fishermen to walk from one area of the river to another.
		I have talked to many anglers from all over the Southeast while fishing at the Hiwassee River, and most seem to agree that the Hiwassee is becoming a mecca for enthusiasts from even the furthest points of the South.
	www.louisville.edu /a-s/english/babo/bergeron/hressay.html (1170 words)

	Hiwassee River - TN
		The upper Hiwassee River is a cold, crystal clear mountain river that makes for an excellent day trip for canoeing and light kayaking.
		There is a truck that makes regular runs up river during the day carrying passengers and tubes up the river to the dam.
		If you were by yourself, you it may be possible hitch a ride for you and a kayak, but we always used a second vehicle to transport ourselves up one of the several parking areas close to the dam.
	www.paddling.net /places/showReport.html?368 (250 words)

	Hiwassee River
		The Hiwassee River is good fishing seasonally for largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped and white bass, sauger and yellow perch.
		Although the upstream section near the Polk County border contains trout and might be more readily classified as Type II - the bulk of the Hiwassee River running through Bradley County is warmer water with several broad bays and flats.
		Fly Fishing: The Hiwassee River is one of the Southeast's best-kept secrets.
	www.outdoorchattanooga.com /239.htm (121 words)

	lake Hiwassee and Hiwassee river
		Fed primarily by the Hiwassee, Nottley, and Valley rivers, this beautiful, green mountain lake covers 6,090 acres with almost 188 miles of shoreline; it measures 22 miles long and more than 200 feet deep in places.
		In conjunction with Lake Chatuge, these three lakes along the Tusquitee River are collectively referred to as the Chain of Lakes, offering boating, water-skiing, swimming, and fishing opportunities against a picturesque mountain backdrop.
		This Class I and II whitewater river is 18.3 miles long with a 3-mile stretch designated as a Trophy Trout Stream.
	www.greatcarolinaproperty.com /Outdoor-recreation/Lake-Hiwassee.htm (663 words)

	Hiwassee River Rafting & Visitors Guide - Hiwassee River, TN
		A 23-mile river section that flows from the North Carolina state line through Reliance to Highway 411, north of Benton, the Hiwassee River has been declared a Class III partially developed river.
		For Hiwassee River rafting and canoeing, there are numerous public access and boat launching ramps available.
		Additional nearby attractions to the Hiwassee River include the Gee Creek Campground and the Gee Creek Wilderness of the Cherokee National Forest.
	www.easttnvisit.com /hiwassee_river.aspx (265 words)

	Hiwassee River Vicinity
		Hiwassee River is a stocked trout steam managed by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
		Access parking is located along TN 30 at Hiwassee River Picnic Area, and off Hiwassee River Road, FR 108, at Childers Creek, Big Bend, the roads end, and other spots alongside the river.
		Hiwassee River is popular for canoeing, rafting and tubing.
	www.fs.fed.us /r8/cherokee/recreation/roz_shiwassee.shtml (383 words)

	Webb Brothers Whitewater Rafting and Lodging on the Hiwassee River, Tennessee--Directions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Webb Brothers Whitewater Rafting and Lodging on the Hiwassee River, Tennessee--Directions
		Follow 30 East for 6 miles to Webb Brothers Texaco on the left on the banks of the Hiwassee River.
		After you cross the Hiwassee River bridge, turn left onto TN 30 East.
	www.webbbrosfloatservice.com /directions.html (216 words)

	AFFC Fly Fishing Adventures - Hiwassee River, TN, 2004
		Hiwassee River, TN April 30 - May 2, 2004 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
		Lodging is $330 for two anglers per unit in the Hiwassee Outfitters cottages.
		Hiwassee Outfitters sells Tennessee Licenses which are required.
	www.atlantaflyfishingclub.org /fftrips2004-1_DLash.htm (405 words)

	The Hiwassee Valley Directory for GA and NC
		The Hiwassee Valley Directory for GA and NC The Hiwassee River Basin Directory: The Area Around Hayesville, NC Covering the Lakes and Mountains of Georgia, SW North Carolina and SE Tennessee
		The area is traditionally called the Hiwassee River Basin and the lakes have a combined 569 miles of shoreline.
		The island is in Meigs County near where the Hiwassee joins the Tennessee river.
	www.hiwassee.us (338 words)

	Trail of Tears (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Jackson had no desire to use the power of the national government to protect the Cherokees from Georgia, since he was already entangled with states' rights issues in what became known as the nullification crisis.
		They were then transferred to departure points at Ross's Landing (Chattanooga, Tennessee) and Gunter's Landing (Guntersville, Alabama) on the Tennessee River, and at the Cherokee Agency on the Hiwassee River (Calhoun, Tennessee).
		From there, they were sent to the Indian Territory, mostly travelling on foot, or by some combination of horse, wagon, and boat, a distance of around 1,200 miles along one of three routes.
	trail-of-tears.iqnaut.net (1735 words)

	Blue Ridge Highlander Site Map (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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	theblueridgehighlander.com /.../north_georgia/hiwassee_river.html (782 words)

	Hiwassee River
		The Hiwassee has been the place for MANY people to escape the heat of the sunny South.
		FS Road 77 and HWY 64 through the Ocoee River Gorge are designated as the Ocoee Scenic Byway.
		From Reliance you can head west on Route 30 to US HWY 411 between Benton and Etowah, or cross the Hiwassee River and turn right onto FS Road 108 and travel along the River to the Appalachia Powerhouse.
	www.outdoorchattanooga.com /265.htm (350 words)

	Hiwassee Outfitters Fishing, Hiwassee River, Tennessee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Come fish the best dry fly river in the Southeast with Hiwassee Outfitters, Inc - the area's tailwater specialists.
		The Hiwassee River is one of our best-kept secrets, but for the truly avid angler, we'll share the experience.
		Hiwassee Outfitters also offers fly-fishing schools, private lessons, corporate outings, and special fishing packages which include meals and
	www.hiwasseeoutfitters.com /fishpage.htm (140 words)

	Hiwassee River Rails Adventures
		Since the late Nineteenth Century, passengers and train crews have the pleasure of traveling along one of the most beautiful river gorges in the US as the railroad tracks hug the Hiwassee River.
		In the 1960s, the last scheduled passenger train traveled the line thus ending the ability of the public to view this breathtaking landscape from the comfort of the rails except for a period during the steam excursions of the 1980s and 90s.
		Now in 2006, the Hiwassee River Rails Adventure trains are again set to depart with an expanded schedule!
	hiwassee.tvrail.com (240 words)

	McMinn County, Tennessee Genealogical Records Information
		Named for Governor Joseph McMinn, the county was created from lands ceded by the Cherokees in the Hiwassee Purchase.
		Calhoun, the first town and county seat, was established in 1820 across the Hiwassee River from the Cherokee Indian Agency.
		The Hiwassee Railroad began construction of one of Tennessee's first railroads in McMinn County in 1837.
	www.mytennesseegenealogy.com /tn_county/mcm.htm (1668 words)

	MCMINN COUNTY
		He died on November 17, 1824, at the Cherokee Agency on the Hiwassee River and was buried near Calhoun.
		Georgia's Western and Atlantic was already headed toward the Tennessee River, and it reached Chattanooga by l850, a development that renewed the hopes of Knoxville and Memphis and created the first serious railroad interest in Nashville.
		The ETandG, chartered in 1848, revived the Hiwassee Railroad.
	www.rootsweb.com /~tnmcmin2/McMinnCountyHistory.htm (9329 words)

	Tennessee Vacation - Hiwassee River Recreation Corridor
		Turn left on 315, cross the river and take the first right on Childers Creek Rd and right on next road.
		Disclaimer: The use of trade, firm, or corporation names in the publication (or pages) is for the information and convenience of the reader.
		Such use does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by the Tennessee Tourism Department of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable.
	www.tnvacation.com /vendors/hiwassee_river_recreation_corridor (154 words)

	Hiwassee River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This 18 inch rainbow trout was caught and released on the Hiwassee River below the "Stairsteps." It was caught in 90 degree weather using a heavily weighted hand-tied Dredger Booger.
		I caught this 20 inch brown trout below the Reliance Bridge near the silos back in February 1996.
		Lil' Drifter gets in on the action below the "Stairsteps." This fish was caught as we were "cooling off" in the cool Hiwassee whitewater.
	webpages.charter.net /skeeble/index.htm/hiwassee.html (97 words)

	Hiwassee River Fishing Reports - NGTO Message Board
		Hiwassee River Fishing Reports - NGTO Message Board
		Just thought some of you may have an interest in The Hiwassee River tailrace in Reliance, Tn.
		I am sure that Michael Cox or Rusty Fowler of Fly Drifters River Guides would be happy to help you.
	www.georgia-outdoors.com /forum/showthread.php?t=48993 (285 words)

	Hiwassee River Drowning - NGTO Message Board
		A fishing trip on the Hiwassee River claimed the life of a Cleveland man.
		Three men were fishing near the Appalachian Powerhouse in floating tubes with waders when Jonathan McKnight, 30, floated downstream alone and flipped over in his tube.
		Hopefully he is in a place where the river never stops flowing and the fish are always trophy size.
	www.georgia-outdoors.com /forum/showthread.php?t=33801 (413 words)

	FishingMatters - Tellico and Hiwassee Cleanup Dates
		The Tellico River Area Clean-up Day will be on March 11, 2006.
		The Hiwassee River Area Clean-up Day will be on March 18, 2006.
		See one of Tennessee's Scenic Rivers, well known across the south for it's trout fishing and whitewater paddling.
	www.fishingmatters.com /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=257 (308 words)

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