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New guides demystify elk viewing, road biking in Haywood

out bikeguideA pair of new guides to the outdoors in Haywood County, produced by the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority, will help visitors get the most out of two sought-after local experiences — elk viewing and road biking. 

• The Elk in the N.C. Smokies Guide gives directions to Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where the elk reintroduction originated, but also highlights other areas in the county where the elk tend to congregate. The guide stresses safety, providing tips for safe viewing and times of year when elk may be more aggressive. Facts about elk to expand the educational experience are also included. 

• The N.C. Smokies Bicycle Guide aims to be a comprehensive guide of local road rides, detailing a variety of complete loops through Haywood County that include easy-to-follow instructions, a brief ride summary, safety tips and bike outposts. The guide is a redesign created in partnership with Bicycle Haywood, providing updates an additional rides covering a variety of skill levels. 

All guides are free and available at the TDA visitor center on Main Street in Waynesville, or upon request to 828.452.0152. The guides will soon be available online at www.visitncsmokies.com

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