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.

When you visit North Carolina, you could stick to the cities. Sure, there are plenty of enticing options, such as Wilmington, the state's cleanest city and popular beachy portside gem. However, you'd ...