I drove around the three-state NC/SC/GA region on two road trips to get the flavor. Hiked some of the trail in snow exactly like in the story with my daughter last March. Bridal Veil Falls outside of Highland NC was frozen solid, most impressive. Sky Valley GA, what can I say?
That entire area of western NC is amazing, and down into GA too. Who knew that northern GA has 4,000’ mountains? I didn’t.
I had to go a little hazy on the specific geographical details, to not get pinned into inconsistencies, but I think it’s pretty true to the region.
Wife has kin up in that area of Highlands,horse Cove, They have plans in place for the coming collapse or CWII. Them mountain folks are prepared ,no coming or going from that location.