As tourism season gets hot, Western NC hopes it won't be a cruel summer

As tourism season gets hot, Western NC hopes it won't be a cruel summer

For a variety of businesses in Western NC, a bustling summer tourism season is sorely needed to balance their books.

From CPP: As tourism season gets hot, WNC hopes it won’t be a cruel summer

The official line is that the mountains are fully open to visitors. Some outside the region, though, believe it is still a disaster zone.

As tourism season gets hot, Western NC hopes it won’t be a cruel summer

Summer tourism in Western North Carolina — hiking, fishing, driving up scenic mountain roads — is a perfect respite for many from the hot southern season.