Fun in the Mountains!
From rafting and rock climbing to hiking and biking, activities
for visitors of all ages... Popular activities include:
running
. fishing . hiking/backpacking
. biking . snow
skiing . rafting . kayak
& canoe . rock climbing . golf
.
gem mining . water sports . skateboarding. family
fun . scenic drives . horsebackriding
Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains... more
details at hikinginthesmokys.com, the most comprehensive site on the web for information on Great Smoky Mountains Trails.
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine- Hendersonville
Become a prospector from the 1800’s when you mine for your own gem stones at the water flume! Keep what you find, rubies, emeralds, amethyst, citrine, crystals and dozens more! Valuable gems found every day. Both you and the kids will love it. Family pricing. Bring lunch and picnic at our picnic tables near the stream. Also visit our antique store next door. Open Memorial Day thru October, closed Sundays. Easy access, just 2 & ½ miles west of downtown Hendersonville on Highway 64 at 2120 Brevard Road, Hendersonville, NC.
Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School
Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School is the south’s only AMGA Accredited Guide Service. They offer rock climbing, ice climbing guiding and rock climbing courses across North Carolina. A great and exciting way to see the Mountains! FMG also offers a teen adventure summer camps June through August. We only use American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) trained and certified Instructors and Guides. No other guide service in the Southeastern USA upholds this incredibly high standard. Excellence in Rock Guiding and Instruction since 1994.
The South’s only AMGA Accredited Guide Service
AMGA Certified Instructors or Guides on every trip
No experience necessary
We cater to all ability levels and ages
Toll Free: 1-888-28-GUIDE (4843)
Diamond Brand Outdoors
Diamond Brand
Outdoors is a complete outfitter and guide service in Arden, NC and in
Downtown Asheville, NC. Whether you love hiking, camping, fly fishing,
rock climbing, kayaking, or canoeing, Diamond Brand Outdoors is your
one-stop shop for gear and information for your adventures in beautiful
Western North Carolina!
Mountain Adventure Guides
Mountain Adventure Guides has guided rock climbing in Western North Carolina since 1999. MAG is well qualified to guide you and your friends or family on an exciting day of rock climbing near Asheville or Brevard, North Carolina. No experience is required and MAG provides all of the gear.
1-800-USA-Raft
Haunted Ghost Tours of Asheville
Ghost Tour
Discover the unexplained and unknown Asheville
Departs daily from the Haywood Park Hotel at 9 p.m.
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Featured Destination |
| Day-tripping
in Hot Springs. Always a favorite. Includes a beautiful
drive, lots of fresh air and exercise, and a relaxing
soak in the hot tubs. For
details... |
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Featured Destination |
Day-tripping
at the Carl Sandburg Home and farm in Historic Flat Rock.
Just south of Hendersonville off of N. C. Highway 25.
A visit that will stay with you for years to come.
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Featured Destination |
Day-tripping
at Chimney Rock Park . Just south of Hendersonville
off of N. C. Highway 74. If you're looking for a nice,
"outdoors-y" spot to spend the better part of a day away
from your own particular hustle and bustle, Chimney Rock
Park might just be the place.
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Keeping it simple. If
you're seeking an outdoor adventure, look no further. Asheville
is surrounded by natural beauty and numerous opportunities for
enjoying the outdoors. Here are some safe places to start your
outdoor adventures.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Asheville
Parks and Recreation
Linville
Gorge
Mount
Mitchell
Craggy Gardens
Mount Pisgah
Shining
Rock Wilderness
Nantahala
River Gorge
New
River State Park
Mount
Jefferson State Park
Holmes
Educational State Forest
Forges
State Park
DuPont
State Park
