Hiwassee Scenic River / Blueway

Hiwassee Scenic River / Blueway

Designated a Tennessee State Scenic River, the Hiwassee flows through the Cherokee National Forest and the pastoral community of Reliance. According to the legend, the name Hiwassee is taken from the Cherokee workd ayuwasi and means “savannah or place at the foot of the hills.  Native people began clearing the Hiwassee River Valley for agriculture around 3,000 years ago. A major…

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