Hiking

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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Visiting Mt. Mitchell State Park, NC

Visiting Mt. Mitchell State Park, NC

Avalon Mountain Community is in the heart of the Western North Carolina mountains, which means that all the splendor and scenic beauty are all around you. Mountain adventures are only a few minutes away, and there is more to do thank you think. One of the most noted and breathtaking places to visit in Western…

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Visiting Grandfather Mountain in the Fall – What to Expect

Visiting Grandfather Mountain in the Fall – What to Expect

In the fall, when the leaves put on a show of color, you must visit Grandfather Mountain in Western North Carolina! This is the best time of year to go and see nature’s paintings of brilliant, crisp reds, oranges, and golds! Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountain chain, so it…

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4 Best Mountain Swimming Holes in Western North Carolina

4 Best Mountain Swimming Holes in Western North Carolina

People have a misconception about summer in the mountains. They think that because you live in the mountains that the temperatures never get too hot. Yes, summer temperatures are milder in the mountains during the summer, but Western North Carolina is still in the south! In July and August, it is hot here! One of…

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