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Burnsville, North Carolina
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Mount Mitchell, located in the Black Mountains, stands at 6,684 feet, making it the tallest peak in the eastern United States.
The Black Mountains are named for the dark green appearance of their spruce and fir trees, which cover the higher elevations.
They are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains, which stretch from Alabama to Canada.
The area is home to a variety of rare plant species, including the endangered spruce-fir moss spider.
The region was historically inhabited by the Cherokee people before European settlers arrived.
The Blue Ridge Parkway, which passes by the Black Mountains, offers breathtaking views and is a popular route for leaf-peeping in the fall.
The Mount Mitchell State Park Lodge, built in the 1930s, offers rustic accommodations and stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
