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Hiking Hotspot: Black Balsam Knob

Hiking Hotspot: Black Balsam Knob

Black Balsam Knob, at 6214 feet, is the second highest peak in the Balsam Mountain range, and the 23rd highest peak in North Carolina. First on the list is Richard Balsam at 6410 feet, which also ...

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The Most Scenic Views near Asheville

The Most Scenic Views near Asheville

Asheville, most popular for being a foodie and artist’s haven, is nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway, along with hundreds of waterfalls and hiking trails, ...

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5 Easy Smoky Mountain Hikes near Gatlinburg

5 Easy Smoky Mountain Hikes near Gatlinburg

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses 522,427 acres between the states of Tennessee and North Carolina, making it one of the largest protected land areas east of the Rockies. With over ...

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Richard Balsam: The Highest Point on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Richard Balsam: The Highest Point on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Asheville is the gateway to exploring the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. One of America’s top rated drives, the Blue Ridge Parkway, is within easy reach of the city limits. Lots of great ...

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10 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville, NC

10 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville, NC

Asheville is an ideal destination for exploring the beautiful Blue Ridge region of Western North Carolina. There are 100’s of miles of incredible hiking trails, with over 200 waterfalls to ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Courthouse Falls

Hiking Hotspot: Courthouse Falls

One overlooked waterfall in the beautiful Western North Carolina region is Courthouse Falls, located about 6 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Transylvania County, “The Land of ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Roaring Fork Falls

Hiking Hotspot: Roaring Fork Falls

Roaring Fork is a beautiful hile located in the Pisgah National forest in the Blue Ridge region of Western North Carolina. Surprisingly, this trail receives little foot traffic despite its’ ...

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The North Carolina Arboretum

The North Carolina Arboretum

While Asheville is most well known for its’ foodie, art, and craft beer scene, as well as the famous Biltmore Estate, there are plenty of places to escape the crowds and soak in some much ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Moore Cove Falls

Hiking Hotspot: Moore Cove Falls

Moore Cove is one of my favorite waterfalls in WNC, an area packed to the brim with so many incredible natural sights. I have hiked so many waterfall trails since moving to the area. I really like ...

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Hiking Hotspot: Bear Wallow Mountain

Hiking Hotspot: Bear Wallow Mountain

Western North Carolina offers no shortage of beautiful mountain hikes. Bear Wallow Mountain is a popular 1 mile out-and-back trail featuring a 600 foot climb up to a beautiful meadow. As it is ...

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