This "wildest" region shows off its natural beauty in noble mountains, waterfalls, sparkling streams, and gorges. It claims three mountain ranges: the Appalachian Plateau in the west, the Appalachian Ridge and Valley in the center, and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the east. The Appalachian Trail finds it start in this region. Study the tragic history of the Cherokee Nation, or find your own adventures on hilltops and white-water rivers.