
Joanne O'Sullivan
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Trace Ridge and Fletcher Creek Trails
AshevilleYou've got options in the Trace Ridge / Fletcher Creek area; get lost in the maze of wooded double and single track, score some sweet singletrack descents and expect to get a little wet!
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Montreat Family Campground
AshevilleClose to 30 campsites and about 20 trails make Montreat Campground a perfect place for a weekend family getaway.
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Cullasaja River Fly Fishing
AshevilleA hatchery-supported river between Franklin and Highlands, the Cullasaja is a hot spot for mountain trout.
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Nolichucky Gorge
AshevilleLocated in one of the deepest gorges on the East Coast and offering some of the best paddling in the region, Nolichucky Gorge is a great place to spend a day paddling.
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Chimney Rock State Park - Climbing
AshevilleChimney Rock State Park, in Hickory Nut Gap Gorge, is a favorite North Carolina outdoor destination with excellent family hiking, beginner to advanced climbing, and peerless views of the surrounding area.
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Mount Mitchell Cycling
AshevilleThis classic 100-mile ride is a challenging route that takes riders up to the highest point in the eastern United States.
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Sliding Rock
AshevilleSliding Rock is regarded as one of America's Top 10 swimming holes, and for great reason. Enjoy zipping down the rock before plunging into a refreshing pool of mountain stream water.
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4 Great Festivals to Celebrate the Autumn Around Asheville
AshevilleAutumn in Asheville is gone in the blink of an eye. Be sure to embrace the season for as long as you can by visiting these four festivals.
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Jane Roane: See Jane Run
AshevilleJane Roane is an active member of Asheville's running community and a fine athlete in her own right.
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Julie Wunder: Running in a Skirt
AshevilleJulie Wunder is an Asheville runner who blogs about her experiences on the trail -- and beyond.
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Autumn in Asheville
AshevilleAutumn in Asheville is gone in the blink of an eye. Be sure to embrace the season for as long as you can by visiting these five festivals.
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The Gran Fondo Arrives in Asheville
AshevilleConsidering the mountainous terrain, Asheville is perfectly suited for a gran fondo, which is the fastest growing group ride phenomenon in the country.
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Summer's Last Gasp
AshevilleSummer may be slipping away, but these 4 Western Carolina mountain lakes will have comfortable swimming temperatures for the next month or so. Not to be missed.
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Black Mountain Cycling
AshevilleBlack Mountain is a charming village 10 miles east of Asheville, NC. It’s a ride-from-your-porch kind of town that offers a wide variety of lodging options including quaint inns and cabins.
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Insider's Guide to Hot Springs, NC
AshevilleHot Springs, NC is Trail Town, USA, with the beautiful French Broad River flowing nearby and the iconic Appalachian Trail literally running right through town.
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5 Must-Do Zipline Adventures Near Asheville
AshevilleWestern North Carolina is absolutely loaded with zipline adventures, and all of them are extremely fun for the whole family. The 5 best just so happen to be near Asheville.
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Western North Carolina’s First Family of Adventure
AshevilleIn 1971, when most Americans thought of outdoor adventure, they thought of Yellowstone National Park, not the rivers of the southeast. But..
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Bikes and Beer in Brevard
AshevilleBrevard, NC is starting to make a name for itself with breweries and bikes. With the introduction of Oskar Blues' new bike farm, it's only getting better.
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Farm 2 Table 5K
AshevilleFarm 2 Table 5K, a farmer’s market and family festival. This is just one of the ways that groups from different parts of the local wellness..
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Bearwallow Beast 5k Trail Run and Festival
AshevilleNow in its third year, the Bearwallow Beast 5k Trail Run and Festival, dubbed the “Southeast’s fiercest 5K,” returns on Sunday, May 4.
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French Broad River Festival
AshevilleThe French Broad River Festival is a fun, quirky event that kicks off the spring outdoor season in the Asheville area. Live music, paddle races
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Slow Food, Fun Ride
AshevilleCycle to Farm Tours give cyclists in the Asheville area a chance to enjoy a fun group ride followed by an after party with fresh, slow food.
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Spring Hiking in the Blue Ridge With Jennifer Pharr Davis
AshevilleJennifer Pharr Davis holds the record for fastest thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. She sits down to talk about spring hiking in Asheville
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French Broad Float
AshevilleA French Broad Float is truly one of the best ways to experience the incredible beauty of western North Carolina from Asheville.
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Ladies Night, Outdoors Style
AshevilleDiamond Brand Outdoors started a lady's Diva Nights, held twice a year in spring and fall.