North Carolina
Related: About this forumJust heartbroken over Helene
My favorite place besides California to visit is WNC. Now I may never again. Once things settle down, there should be tourism to help them survive financially. I worry all the unique lodges and B&Bs will be gone now. Bless everyone. Now they're doing recovery. I cannot believe this nightmare

cilla4progress
(26,299 posts)Devastating.
Towns wiped off the map. One near us, Steinhatchee a coastal town with mostly trailers and working people, gone. These people had little to begin with and now, devastation and homelessness in a state that punishes the homeless.
My heart goes out to anyone who lost family members or their homes. 💔
Jirel
(2,263 posts)It’s so rare for a hurricane to do that level of damage so far inland. Those folks are simply not prepared to handle that kind of sudden disaster. They’ll rebuild, but they’ve lost so many people. We’ll be doing a long road trip that takes us through some of that area on the shortest, most direct route, in a few weeks.
duncang
(3,767 posts)That was my wife’s and I favorite vacation spot. We visited there more than any other spot. Even brought my mother in law there.
usonian
(17,035 posts)Beats the alternative.
twodogsbarking
(13,295 posts)Last edited Wed Oct 2, 2024, 08:12 PM - Edit history (1)
there isn't an alternative route. It is rugged area. It goes beyond my comprehension.