Category Archives: Outdoor Activities

elizabeth

Chimney Rock State Park Completes Renovation on Stairway to the Chimney

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Apr
19

by Sandy McLeod Since the State of North Carolina acquired Chimney Rock Park in 2007 from private owners, it has undergone a massive redo and expansion of public land holdings.  Building a new staircase to the Chimney was part of … Continue reading

elizabeth

Mountain Biking in Bent Creek in Asheville, NC

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Apr
14

by Sandy McLeod   Many come through the Asheville area in search of ever increasing thrills and challenges for mountain bike riding.  In the mountains of Western North Carolina, biking is a sport that requires endurance for uphill grades and … Continue reading

elizabeth

Early Spring means the most beautiful gardens  ever for  the Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds

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Apr
2

Spring has arrived a month early this year in the Woodland Gardens of Willow Winds.. This means that Easter is greeted with more beautiful color than ever before. As the last of our millions of daffodils display their colors, our … Continue reading

elizabeth

Key Places Where “The Hunger Games” Filming Occurred Near Asheville, NC

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Mar
30

In the summer of 2011, there were rumors around Asheville that a Hollywood film crew was on location near Boundary Road in Pisgah National Forest, close to the town of Barnardsville. National headlines confirmed that a film was being shot … Continue reading

elizabeth

Add Some Thrills to a North Carolina Mountain Vacation With Ziplines

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Feb
17

Ziplines are a relatively new form of outdoor adventure and I thought I would like to add it to my “bucket list”. Though the experience may not be for everyone, ziplines are a popular way to see the outdoors and … Continue reading

jneal

Wow! What a Winter Weekend Getaway!

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Dec
21

Imagine sipping coffee on the porch as the water gently flows down the fountain just steps away. The cool, crisp air fills your lungs while you gaze up at the Blue Ridge Mountains. These are just glimpses of the wonderful … Continue reading