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Earth Sense: Railway travel offers beautiful scenery
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Railroads are an excellent means for experiencing the scenic beauty of mountain regions. Suitable for an afternoon excursion, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is within two hours’ drive from Gainesville. Board the train in Bryson City, N.C., for a trip deep down into Nantahala Gorge.