Doesn't hiking the Big Butt Trail to Point Misery sound delightful? Well, it is! This high elevation (5,000+ feet), roller coaster hike along the mountain ridges is perfect on a hot summer's day since temperatures run 10-20 degrees cooler than in…

May 4-19, 2024

This spring, a unique and immersive floral experience returns to The North Carolina Arboretum. Now in its second year, “Bloom with A View” is designed specifically for the gardens and landscape of the North…

This free festival in downtown Boone celebrates the town and its local artists with live music, food trucks, craft beer and wine, kid activities, and a silent disco! Also shop handmade crafts, pottery, textiles, artwork, photography, jewelry,…

More and more families are coming to Asheville and the Western North Carolina mountains for the wide variety of unique family-friendly vacations offered. In the age of screens, more parents are seeking out hands-on activities for their children…

Canton, North Carolina

Welcome to Canton, where history thrives with modern vitality. A cozy small town in the Great Smoky Mountains, Canton is just 20 miles west of Asheville. Picture the Pigeon River meandering through a historic mill…

A cozy small town in the Great Smoky Mountains, Canton is just 20 miles west of Asheville. Picture the Pigeon River meandering through a historic mill town; the same river that shaped this town's story and provides excitement for adventurers…

Asheville Wellness Tours is offering a buy two, get one half off special on their regularly scheduled yoga hikes or goat yoga classes. This special is available Friday through Sunday of Mother's Day weekend. Use the special code…

With a selection of cabins and private vacation residences west of Asheville that sleep between 6-16 adults, Outland Cabins and Vacation Rentals offers a variety of lodging options conveniently located near restaurants and things to do. …

Treat your dear one to a world of serenity and calm with a Quietude Package at Still Point Wellness Asheville. This Mother's Day Spa special includes a 75-minute massage, a 60-minute float, a 30-minute sauna, and a gift. The cost is $195 (value…

Before you explore waterfalls and hiking trails in the North Carolina mountains, please see our below safety tips to help you in planning the perfect trip! 

Crabtree Falls is located at Milepost 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway (about 45 miles north of Asheville) and is accessed by a woodland hiking trail with two options: an easier 3-mile hike to and from on the same trail, with a steady descent and…

Held at the historic Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center near Franklin, this 10-year anniversary celebration includes a pottery sale with studio artists, fun activities, and a hot dog lunch available. 10 AM-3 PM

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If you want to learn how Black residents have been essential to arts, culture, and commerce in Asheville and Western North Carolina for more than 160 years, walk Asheville's Black Cultural Heritage Trail.…

You'll find some of your favorite trails in Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and the Blue Ridge Foothills, all close to Asheville, NC. There’s a trail for everyone: bikers, hikers, paddlers, walkers, and riders. Visit Rutherford County’s website to get…

If you're planning your wedding in and around Asheville, then you have your pick of fantastic food, cocktails, and wedding cake options! Asheville's foodie status affords couples a variety of delicious cuisines and styles from formal to casual…

Featuring Kid-Friendly, Easy, Moderate, and Difficult hikes, Transylvania County is a hiker’s paradise, and each season offers something unique to experience. Whether your looking for scenic vistas or waterfalls, check out our list of great hikes…

Land of Oz - Sweepstakes Official Rules

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Sweepstakes Period: The Land of Oz Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) starts at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (“ET”) on July 2, 2024, and ends at 11:59 pm ET on July…