Hike & Highland Cow tour
Moderately strenuous 6 mile guided hike along Strawberry Gap Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures, encountering highland cows and open pasture views; part of the Winter Hiking Challenge with required pre registration.
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Wander a pastoral pasture on an easy guided hike to meet shaggy highland cows, enjoy hands-on petting and photo ops, learn about their care, and browse cow-themed merchandise afterward.
Wander a pastoral pasture on an easy guided hike to meet shaggy highland cows, enjoy hands-on petting and photo ops, learn about their care, and browse cow-themed merchandise afterward.
Wander a pastoral pasture on an easy guided hike to meet shaggy highland cows, enjoy hands-on petting and photo ops, learn about their care, and browse cow-themed merchandise afterward.
Gentle meet and greet with docile highland cows on the Farm the House front porch, with hands-on petting, photo opportunities, and a relaxed afternoon Highland tea at New Beginnings Historic Farm.
Gentle meet and greet with docile highland cows on the Farm the House front porch, with hands-on petting, photo opportunities, and a relaxed afternoon Highland tea at New Beginnings Historic Farm.
Gentle meet and greet with docile highland cows on the Farm the House front porch, with hands-on petting, photo opportunities, and a relaxed afternoon Highland tea at New Beginnings Historic Farm.
Get your hands dirty caring for Highland cows with garden and pasture cleanup, plus brushing friendly farm dogs at New Beginnings Historic Farm. Check in at the farmhouse front porch; arrive ready for outdoor work.
Get your hands dirty caring for Highland cows with garden and pasture cleanup, plus brushing friendly farm dogs at New Beginnings Historic Farm. Check in at the farmhouse front porch; arrive ready for outdoor work.
Get your hands dirty caring for Highland cows with garden and pasture cleanup, plus brushing friendly farm dogs at New Beginnings Historic Farm. Check in at the farmhouse front porch; arrive ready for outdoor work.
Sunlit ridge hike up Weatherford Heights with panoramic Blue Ridge views and local history commentary from Swannanoa Valley Museum guides. Moderate difficulty on uneven trails, ideal for families and curious adults prepared for steep sections.
Sunlit ridge hike up Weatherford Heights with panoramic Blue Ridge views and local history commentary from Swannanoa Valley Museum guides. Moderate difficulty on uneven trails, ideal for families and curious adults prepared for steep sections.
Sunlit ridge hike up Weatherford Heights with panoramic Blue Ridge views and local history commentary from Swannanoa Valley Museum guides. Moderate difficulty on uneven trails, ideal for families and curious adults prepared for steep sections.
Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.
Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.
Guided spring ridge hike on Montreat East Ridge with panoramic mountain views, native flora and local history interpretation led by Swannanoa Valley Museum; moderate difficulty and community focused outdoor exploration.
Guided ridge hike ascending forested trails to the Pinnacle of the Blue Ridge, with panoramic overlooks and local natural history interpretation led by the Swannanoa Valley Museum.
Guided ridge hike ascending forested trails to the Pinnacle of the Blue Ridge, with panoramic overlooks and local natural history interpretation led by the Swannanoa Valley Museum.
Guided ridge hike ascending forested trails to the Pinnacle of the Blue Ridge, with panoramic overlooks and local natural history interpretation led by the Swannanoa Valley Museum.
Wade along forest trails to cascading falls on a guided afternoon hike through Pisgah National Forest, encountering creek crossings, rhododendron thickets, and seasonal wildflowers while learning local ecology.
Wade along forest trails to cascading falls on a guided afternoon hike through Pisgah National Forest, encountering creek crossings, rhododendron thickets, and seasonal wildflowers while learning local ecology.
Wade along forest trails to cascading falls on a guided afternoon hike through Pisgah National Forest, encountering creek crossings, rhododendron thickets, and seasonal wildflowers while learning local ecology.
Five-mile forest hike climbing 950 feet with several easy stream crossings and a steep, strenuous fourth mile; expect a steady 2.3 mph pace through mixed singletrack and viewpoint-ready woodland.
Five-mile forest hike climbing 950 feet with several easy stream crossings and a steep, strenuous fourth mile; expect a steady 2.3 mph pace through mixed singletrack and viewpoint-ready woodland.
Five-mile forest hike climbing 950 feet with several easy stream crossings and a steep, strenuous fourth mile; expect a steady 2.3 mph pace through mixed singletrack and viewpoint-ready woodland.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.
Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.
Twilight lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska along gentle paved paths, highlighting reflective water views and mountain backdrops; community guided walk suitable for all fitness levels and casual photographers.
Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.
Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.
Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Guided walk through a working mushroom farm demonstrating spawn inoculation, log and substrate techniques, and fungi identification among shaded beds in the Swannanoa Valley and seasonal harvests.
Moonlit forest walk for quiet firefly viewing along shaded Blue Ridge trails, led by experienced guides; expect low light navigation, nocturnal wildlife sightings, and recommended headlamps and sturdy footwear for the night hike.
Moonlit forest walk for quiet firefly viewing along shaded Blue Ridge trails, led by experienced guides; expect low light navigation, nocturnal wildlife sightings, and recommended headlamps and sturdy footwear for the night hike.
Moonlit forest walk for quiet firefly viewing along shaded Blue Ridge trails, led by experienced guides; expect low light navigation, nocturnal wildlife sightings, and recommended headlamps and sturdy footwear for the night hike.
Gentle guided hike culminating in a mountaintop yoga session amid Blue Ridge panoramas, blending mindful movement, breathwork, and nature immersion to unplug, unwind, and reconnect with self.
Gentle guided hike culminating in a mountaintop yoga session amid Blue Ridge panoramas, blending mindful movement, breathwork, and nature immersion to unplug, unwind, and reconnect with self.
Gentle guided hike culminating in a mountaintop yoga session amid Blue Ridge panoramas, blending mindful movement, breathwork, and nature immersion to unplug, unwind, and reconnect with self.
Undulating 2.7 to 2.9 mph group hike on the Mountains to Sea Trail featuring rocky steps, rooty singletrack, and a short steep climb around the 2.5 mile point; well behaved dogs on leash welcome.
Undulating 2.7 to 2.9 mph group hike on the Mountains to Sea Trail featuring rocky steps, rooty singletrack, and a short steep climb around the 2.5 mile point; well behaved dogs on leash welcome.
Undulating 2.7 to 2.9 mph group hike on the Mountains to Sea Trail featuring rocky steps, rooty singletrack, and a short steep climb around the 2.5 mile point; well behaved dogs on leash welcome.
Guided woodland walk at the NC Arboretum following the Natural Garden Trail to Wesley Branch and Bent Creek, with side visits to the National Native Azalea Collection and Ethnobotany Trail; wear weatherproof sneakers and consider walking poles.
Guided woodland walk at the NC Arboretum following the Natural Garden Trail to Wesley Branch and Bent Creek, with side visits to the National Native Azalea Collection and Ethnobotany Trail; wear weatherproof sneakers and consider walking poles.
Guided woodland walk at the NC Arboretum following the Natural Garden Trail to Wesley Branch and Bent Creek, with side visits to the National Native Azalea Collection and Ethnobotany Trail; wear weatherproof sneakers and consider walking poles.
Guided interpretive hike along the Seven Sisters ridgeline near Black Mountain, led by Swannanoa Valley Museum volunteers; explores local history, forest ecology, and scenic overlooks with a community oriented outdoor walk.
Guided interpretive hike along the Seven Sisters ridgeline near Black Mountain, led by Swannanoa Valley Museum volunteers; explores local history, forest ecology, and scenic overlooks with a community oriented outdoor walk.
Guided interpretive hike along the Seven Sisters ridgeline near Black Mountain, led by Swannanoa Valley Museum volunteers; explores local history, forest ecology, and scenic overlooks with a community oriented outdoor walk.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, highlighting key sites and stories from the city’s past. Starts at a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up before heading out on foot.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, highlighting key sites and stories from the city’s past. Starts at a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up before heading out on foot.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, highlighting key sites and stories from the city’s past. Starts at a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an easy meet-up before heading out on foot.
Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.
Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.
Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.
Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.
Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.
Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.