Asheville Story Ideas The Public Relations Department would be glad to help you develop your story. Here are a few ideas to get you started.http://www.exploreasheville.comen-usBuncombe County Tourism Development Authority<url /><link>http://www.exploreasheville.com</link></image><item><title>Active Getaway in Ashevillehttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid66Check out Asheville's healthy getaway vacation package: The Highgear Getaway. http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid662008-04-21T14:47:00Asheville Music Scene Hits Big Timehttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid73Rolling Stone magazine lists The Orange Peel as one of best music venues in the country!http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid732008-04-15T13:26:00Southern Living Readers' Choice Awardshttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid60Asheville was chosen Best Mountain City and Best Scenic Drive in the Southern Living Readers' Choice Awards. http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid602008-02-05T08:59:00Get the New 2008 Visitor Guidehttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid58Hot off the presses, order your free 2008 Official Asheville Visitor Guide.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid582008-01-23T09:28:00Winter Eventshttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid54Asheville doesn't hibernate when winter strikes. In fact, there are 89 events and festivals planned for the winter months.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid542008-01-08T10:57:00Hot Chocolate Tastinghttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid52Whether your Asheville visit takes you gallery hopping on Broadway, antique shopping in Biltmore Village or checking out the hip hangouts in the Westville neighborhood, youre always close to a cup of hot chocolate.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid522008-01-08T10:51:00Hot Winter Dealshttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid51Enjoy a fun getaway in the Asheville area with a generous savings as local accommodations offer winter specials including three nights for the price of two.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid512008-01-08T10:47:00New Year's Eve in Ashevillehttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid50Still no plans for New Year's Eve? There are a lot of fun things you can do in Asheville to welcome 2008.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid502007-12-27T11:09:00Ski and Snow Reporthttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid49It may be early in the winter sports season, but there are already lots of opportunities to ski, snowboard and snow tube.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid492007-12-26T11:19:00Warm Up for Winterhttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid47Who says a winter vacation has to be dreary and cold? Come to Asheville to warm up for winter.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid472007-12-18T13:01:00Ultimate AsheCache Treasure Hunt in Spring 2008http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid45Coming in Spring 2008, the Ultimate AsheCache Treasure Hunt will offer visitors a unique adventure and a chance to seek out wonderful prizes from fine art to outdoor gear. http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid452007-12-12T15:05:00Biltmore Decorating Good Morning America Sethttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid42On Wednesday, December 5, Good Morning America will unveil its Christmas spirit thanks to Biltmore's designer, Cathy Barnhardt and team. Tune in to see the festive decorations as Barnhardt shares decorating tips. Biltmore decorations will grace Good Morning America's set throughout the season.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid422007-12-03T11:28:00Handcrafted Appalachian Christmas Ornamentshttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid41Asheville area artists create high-quality, handmade Christmas ornaments for you to choose from. http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid412007-11-26T09:49:00Holiday Shopping That's Actually Fun!http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid39Christmas shopping should be fun! Turn holiday shopping upside down, and actually enjoy it this year.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid392007-11-20T11:56:00November 14 and Still Color!http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid37We're closing in on Thanksgiving, yet amazingly the Asheville area is still experiencing impressive displays of late fall color. http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid372007-11-14T15:01:00Fall Harvest Videohttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid38This week, the Asheville Color Hunter seeks out the fall harvest in Asheville, which has a farm to table tradition dating back to the 1800s. http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid382007-11-05T09:10:00Fall Color Reporthttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid35Two nights of frost this week could quickly turn the remaining green leaves to brilliant fall foliage in the next week or so. http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid352007-10-31T13:56:00Fall Whitewater Rafting Videohttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid36In the quest to find the best area fall color and adventures, the Asheville Fall Color Hunter goes whitewater rafting on the mighty Nantahalla.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid362007-10-25T10:18:00Hot Air Balloon Videohttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid34The Asheville Fall Color Hunter this week seeks out fall color from hundreds of feet in the air, taking a hot air balloon ride to search for fall color and extreme autumn adventures.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid342007-10-17T08:50:00Fall Color Hunter Videohttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid33The debut episode of the Fall Color Hunter video shows the Color Hunter seeking out color and adventures hiking at Grandfather Mountain.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid332007-10-11T09:48:00Fall Has Arrivedhttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid32The fall foliage season is gaining momentum quickly, with bursts of fall color striking first at the highest elevations.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid322007-10-05T15:52:00First Hints of Fall Colorhttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid31The first signs of fall color are bursting to life in pockets at varying elevations around the Asheville area.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid312007-09-20T15:20:00Fall Foliage Forecasthttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid18The recent rainfall probably won't benefit leaf color as much as the anticipated cold weather might, according to Dr. Gary Walker, Appalachian State University biology professor. A cold front bringing lows in the 40s in high elevation areas and even 30s in the northern mountains could significantly impact the intensity of leaf color. The leaf season may not be as lengthy overall due to dry conditions, but a cold snap could produce bright color, especially near streams and watershed slopes. Find out more: Read the Fall Color Report or stay posted with the Fall Color Hunter Blog (external link to http://blog.exploreasheville.com) http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid182007-08-02T12:08:00Wearable Art in Ashevillehttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid16The undeniable elegance of the surrounding mountains infuses the Asheville fashion scene. Local designers and boutiques draw inspiration from nature to creating a style culture that is unique and Asheville chic. http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid162007-08-02T11:20:00Asheville ranked "Best Southern Town"http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid17Outside magazine ranked Asheville as Best Southern Town in its Best Towns In America story.http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid172007-07-31T12:02:00Hands-On Farm Tourshttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid4Hands-On Farm Tourshttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid42007-07-25T11:00:00Glimpse into History by Rickshawhttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid3Glimpse into History by Rickshawhttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid32007-07-25T10:59:00Black Mountain College Museum & Arts Centerhttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid2Black Mountain College Museum & Arts Centerhttp://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/story-ideas/index.aspx#nid22007-07-25T10:55:00