The Nantahala area is tailor-made for rest and relaxation.

Resting at 3,494 feet above sea level, Lake Glenville in the tiny community of Glenville, North Carolina, is the highest lake east of the Rocky Mountains, but its elevation isn’t its only distinction.

It’s no secret that lakes have a certain allure, and for many, they hold a lifetime of memories. Perhaps you learned to swim or sail during summer camp, or your family vacations centered around time ...