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Explore the Pisgah National Forest

Explore the Pisgah National Forest

Come enjoy the sites and sounds that make Pisgah National Forest so worthy of preserving. Originally part of the Biltmore Estate, the 500,000 acre forest is a short 20-minute drive from Asheville. Due to Pisgah’s sheer size, it is divided into three regions spanning 15 North Carolina counties with various outdoor activities for visitors. While…

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Reach for the Stars at the Learning Center at PARI

Reach for the Stars at the Learning Center at PARI

Looking for an adventure? The Learning Center at PARI will take you on an exploration of the cosmos sure to bring out the astronaut in learners and adventurers of all ages.    What is the Learning Center at PARI? In 1963, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) carved out 200 acres of the Pisgah…

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Exploring the River Arts District, Asheville, NC

Exploring the River Arts District, Asheville, NC

Whether you are a creative or not, the River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina has artwork for everyone to appreciate. Step into the River Arts District (RAD) and be inspired by the work of over 200 artists that call the district home. The RAD features 23 industrial buildings nestled around train tracks along the…

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NC Apple Festival in Hendersonville, NC

NC Apple Festival in Hendersonville, NC

Every Labor Day weekend farmers from across the state of North Carolina come together to celebrate the NC Apple Festival in Hendersonville, NC. The Festival, a four-day-long celebration, honors the crops of farmers that make North Carolina the 7th largest Apple producing state in the nation. The festival features events that are fun for the…

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