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Avalon Top 4: Upcoming NC Festivals in 2021

Avalon Top 4: Upcoming NC Festivals in 2021

Spring is in full swing at Avalon, which means warmer weather, longer days, and multiple festivals you can enjoy in the great outdoors! And Western North Carolina is no stranger to big events, ranging from craft art shows to cultural celebrations and everything in between. We put together a list of our top five upcoming…

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Visit Tryon Equestrian Center

Visit Tryon Equestrian Center

Come visit Tryon Equestrian Center in Western North Carolina. With over 1600 acres surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Tyron Equestrian Center is the perfect getaway for horse enthusiasts and competitors alike. Just 45 miles from Asheville, and surrounded by the artsy resort mountain towns of Tryon, Rutherfordton, and Columbus. Find out all that Tryon…

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Bear Safety In Western NC Mountains

Bear Safety In Western NC Mountains

Western North Carolina is filled with hundreds of thousands of acres of protected mountains and forests in the form of national forests and state parks. With that much-protected habitat, you are sure to see an incredible amount of wildlife. From rare bird sightings to Elk in the Cataloochee Valley, and of course, Black Bears roaming…

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Best Horseback Riding Trails Near Asheville, NC

Best Horseback Riding Trails Near Asheville, NC

Horseback riding is one of the best ways to experience the great outdoors in Western North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Mountains are full of beautiful trails, encompassed by green forests, with spectacular lookouts and overlooks along the way. Enjoy the fresh air on horseback year-round, particularly in the fall and winter months when lake days…

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