by Mark File
While you’ll find many beautiful rivers, lakes and waterfalls to see in the mountains, we suggest…
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Hooker Falls, Triple Falls and High Falls Hike
by Joanne O'Sullivan
Dupont State Forest is the best place to discover why Brevard and Transylvania County is called “The…
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There is simply no place better to see the splendor of spring than the Blue…
Top 10 Ways to Experience Fall in Asheville
by Jason Tarr
As the weather grows cooler, the brisk mountain air paints the leaves of the forest trees in brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges. In the mountains surrounding Asheville, North Carolina, fall color experts are forecasting a longer-than-usual fall … read more
6 Drive-By Waterfalls: A Windshield Tour for All to Enjoy
by Mark File
The Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding Asheville are home to thousands of beautiful cascades . While most are in remote areas or require a hike to see, here are half a dozen waterfalls that you can easily enjoy from the road. And they are all free to … read more
A Day Trip to DuPont
by Melissa Stanz
Less than an hour’s drive south of Asheville between Hendersonville and Brevard, drop-dead gorgeous DuPont State Recreational Forest is a wonderful day trip if you enjoy waterfalls, easy trail access, and beautiful scenery—and who doesn’t? Some 84 … read more
Doing Pisgah Perfectly
by Mark File
The Pisgah National Forest is home to mile-high peaks, countless waterfalls, rushing rivers, endless trails and rich forests covering a mind-boggling half million acres. This vast preserve reaches north and west of Asheville and includes the first … read more
10 Waterfalls You Want to Find Now
by Mark File
With hundreds of beautiful cascades near Asheville, where do you begin? Here’s a quick sampler to get you started. These 10 locations represent a diverse range of options, so there’s something for everyone. Tallest: Upper Whitewater Falls Walk a … read more
Climb, Soar and Paddle Around Asheville With a Little Help from Local Guides
by Leigh Ann Henion
Adventure can be intimidating. Asheville guides understand. They're here to help you scale cliffs, navigate rapids, seek out the hard-to-find, scenic waterfalls that attracted you to the region in the first place. These are just a few of the … read more
Winding Trails, Wildlife and Waterfalls
by Jacqui Castle
The scenery at Chimney Rock State Park possesses a magnetic draw for tourists and locals alike. Over the years, artists, writers and filmmakers taken inspiration from the towering granite monolith and take-your-breath-away rock overhangs and … read more
A 60-Foot Natural Waterslide & Other Water Adventures
by Mark File
While you’ll find many beautiful rivers, lakes and waterfalls to see in the mountains, we suggest doing more than looking. Experience them first-hand with a big variety of options. From high adventure water thrills to leisurely boat rides, there is … read more
18 Reasons Asheville Is A Gateway For National Parks Centennial Adventures
by Katie Knorovsky
The beauty of Asheville’s mountain scenery is timeless, except for this year when it turns 100 years old. 2016 marks a century since the creation of the National Park Service, NC State Parks and Pisgah National Forest. Cradled in the Blue Ridge and … read more
Hooker Falls, Triple Falls and High Falls Hike
by Joanne O'Sullivan
Dupont State Forest is the best place to discover why Brevard and Transylvania County is called “The Land of the Waterfalls.” Get a sampler of some of the area’s wonderful waterfalls with a (mostly) easy hike to Hooker Falls, Triple Falls and High … read more
Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Hike
by Joanne O'Sullivan
The Horsepasture River thunders down a 125-foot drop spraying up a mist that creates rainbows that sparkle in the sunlight. This magical sight can be seen at Rainbow Falls in Gorges State Park , one of the best Western North Carolina waterfall hikes. … read more
Bridal Veil Falls Hike
by Joanne O'Sullivan
Fans of The Hunger Games and Last of the Mohicans were introduced to Bridal Veil Falls in Dupont State Forest on the silver screen. Hikers can easily take in the view, too, with this easy, scenic stroll through the woods. With plenty of exposed rock … read more
Moore Cove Falls Trail
by Joanne O'Sullivan
This enchanting trail in Pisgah National Forest is an ideal introduction to hiking for families with younger kids. An easy .7 mile trail with wooden bridges, steps and boardwalks ends in a 50-foot plunge waterfall over a dramatic rock ledge. Kids … read more
John Rock Trail
by Joanne O'Sullivan
Pisgah National Forest is a world-class hiking destination. Among the 400+ miles of trails in the Pisgah Ranger District (there are two other districts in the 500,000-acre forest, too), the hike to John Rock is a ranger favorite. With forested … read more
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
by Joanne O'Sullivan
Waterfalls, rhododendron, fall color, summer blueberry picking and high-elevation meadows and forests: there’s a reason just about everyone who hikes near Asheville has been to Graveyard Fields. This family-friendly hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway … read more
Daniel Ridge Loop Trail
by Joanne O'Sullivan
With so many waterfalls in the Brevard area, Daniel Ridge Falls (a 150-foot cascade on Lanning Branch that’s also called Tom Spring Falls and less frequently, Jackson Falls) is often overlooked. Take advantage of its relative obscurity to have this … read more
Great Ideas for First Time Hikers
by Melba Newsome
Asheville is an outdoor lover’s paradise, in large measure because of its many scenic hiking trails. Enthusiasts come from far and wide to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains. However, you don’t have to be a seasoned hiker to enjoy what nature has to … read more
Catawba Falls Trail
by Joanne O'Sullivan
While they’re just as beautiful as other waterfalls in the region, the two cascades of Catawba Falls (with 100 and 50-feet drops respectively) aren’t as well known as those further west. During this gentle hike (with only a few moderate climbs), … read more
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