As the Oconaluftee passes through Cherokee, it is split by an amazing, grassy island mndash; the fshy;Oconaluftee Islands Park /ndash; sheltered by canopies of oak and sycamore. The water ranges from ankle deep for toddlers to chest deep on Mom and Dad, and flows over soft sand and flat, time-smoothed river rocks shed from the world's oldest mountains. These rocks are the perfect size and weight for kids to build dams, or encircle Dad as he chills out in the shallows. This island is both physical and metaphorical. On this cozy island, the world at large just ... disappears. Wading. Splashing. Tubing. Salamander-hunting. Cloud-watching.
Welcome to the kids corner! This section will contain more general information that is not be explicitly for children but for kids of all ages. This is the section will help to answer all of those questions that kids would have for their school reports, traditional stories as well as some games. If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to drop us a message at any time - webmaster@cherokee.org. For more information about the information that is posted in the Cultural areas please contact the Cultural Resources Center at cultural@cherokee.org.
