Hike & Highland Cow tour
A memorial hike honoring Bill Popper winds through the Popper Tract at Prices Creek Preserve on a moderate 1.5-mile route with several stream crossings. Ends with a Highland cow tour for a favorite annual community outing; preregistration required.
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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.

Slow, gentle vinyasa flow among pastures and barnyard scents at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm, suitable for all levels; bring a mat for sunlit stretching, breathwork, and mindful grounding near horses.

Slow, gentle vinyasa flow among pastures and barnyard scents at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm, suitable for all levels; bring a mat for sunlit stretching, breathwork, and mindful grounding near horses.
Slow, gentle vinyasa flow among pastures and barnyard scents at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm, suitable for all levels; bring a mat for sunlit stretching, breathwork, and mindful grounding near horses.

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.

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 outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.

Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.
Guided outdoor walk to a historic local gravesite with museum interpreters, pairing biographical storytelling and archival photographs to illuminate Black Mountain's 19th-century settlers and valley life; suitable for history buffs and families.

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.

Rocky trail to multi-tiered Catawba Falls with cascading pools and viewpoints. Moderate pace group hike for hikers seeking waterfall views, nature photography, and social outdoor connection.

Rocky trail to multi-tiered Catawba Falls with cascading pools and viewpoints. Moderate pace group hike for hikers seeking waterfall views, nature photography, and social outdoor connection.
Rocky trail to multi-tiered Catawba Falls with cascading pools and viewpoints. Moderate pace group hike for hikers seeking waterfall views, nature photography, and social outdoor connection.

A fibershed heritage festival set on the Hickory Nut Gap farm, blending an artisan market with fiber crafts and hands-on demonstrations. Browse locally made textiles and goods while connecting with regional makers in an outdoor, community-forward setting.

A fibershed heritage festival set on the Hickory Nut Gap farm, blending an artisan market with fiber crafts and hands-on demonstrations. Browse locally made textiles and goods while connecting with regional makers in an outdoor, community-forward setting.
A fibershed heritage festival set on the Hickory Nut Gap farm, blending an artisan market with fiber crafts and hands-on demonstrations. Browse locally made textiles and goods while connecting with regional makers in an outdoor, community-forward setting.
Guided one or two hour horseback trail rides on a curated string of horses and varied routes. A farm based outing designed to match beginners through experienced riders with scenic pacing and instruction.
Guided one or two hour horseback trail rides on a curated string of horses and varied routes. A farm based outing designed to match beginners through experienced riders with scenic pacing and instruction.
Guided one or two hour horseback trail rides on a curated string of horses and varied routes. A farm based outing designed to match beginners through experienced riders with scenic pacing and instruction.
A nighttime guided nature walk to witness blue ghost fireflies glowing like tiny lanterns in the dark woods. Expect a hushy, fairy tale vibe with photo friendly moments and naturalist style interpretation.
A nighttime guided nature walk to witness blue ghost fireflies glowing like tiny lanterns in the dark woods. Expect a hushy, fairy tale vibe with photo friendly moments and naturalist style interpretation.
A nighttime guided nature walk to witness blue ghost fireflies glowing like tiny lanterns in the dark woods. Expect a hushy, fairy tale vibe with photo friendly moments and naturalist style interpretation.

An outdoor yoga session set on Bearwallow Mountain with big Blue Ridge views and fresh-air movement. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon combining gentle flow, grounding breathwork, and a short trail outing.

An outdoor yoga session set on Bearwallow Mountain with big Blue Ridge views and fresh-air movement. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon combining gentle flow, grounding breathwork, and a short trail outing.
An outdoor yoga session set on Bearwallow Mountain with big Blue Ridge views and fresh-air movement. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon combining gentle flow, grounding breathwork, and a short trail outing.

Guided moderate paced hike through Pisgah National Forest to scenic waterfalls, mossy stream crossings, and wooded overlooks; local guides share natural history, trail safety, and photography friendly viewpoints for day hikers.

Guided moderate paced hike through Pisgah National Forest to scenic waterfalls, mossy stream crossings, and wooded overlooks; local guides share natural history, trail safety, and photography friendly viewpoints for day hikers.
Guided moderate paced hike through Pisgah National Forest to scenic waterfalls, mossy stream crossings, and wooded overlooks; local guides share natural history, trail safety, and photography friendly viewpoints for day hikers.

Quiet, horse-guided meditation on a rural equine farm, blending gentle presence and tactile interactions to promote grounding, stress relief, and embodied awareness in an outdoor farm setting suitable for all experience levels.

Quiet, horse-guided meditation on a rural equine farm, blending gentle presence and tactile interactions to promote grounding, stress relief, and embodied awareness in an outdoor farm setting suitable for all experience levels.
Quiet, horse-guided meditation on a rural equine farm, blending gentle presence and tactile interactions to promote grounding, stress relief, and embodied awareness in an outdoor farm setting suitable for all experience levels.

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.

Breath centered gentle yoga, guided breathwork, and a short nature meditation at a scenic mountaintop vortex; small group micro retreat focused on grounding, mindful movement, and sunrise views for all levels.

Breath centered gentle yoga, guided breathwork, and a short nature meditation at a scenic mountaintop vortex; small group micro retreat focused on grounding, mindful movement, and sunrise views for all levels.
Breath centered gentle yoga, guided breathwork, and a short nature meditation at a scenic mountaintop vortex; small group micro retreat focused on grounding, mindful movement, and sunrise views for all levels.
Moonlit trek across Kanuga's chapel grounds exploring nocturnal ecology under May's Flower Moon, including reflections on seasonal renewal and ancient rhythms amid pine scents and silvered trails.
Moonlit trek across Kanuga's chapel grounds exploring nocturnal ecology under May's Flower Moon, including reflections on seasonal renewal and ancient rhythms amid pine scents and silvered trails.
Moonlit trek across Kanuga's chapel grounds exploring nocturnal ecology under May's Flower Moon, including reflections on seasonal renewal and ancient rhythms amid pine scents and silvered trails.

Outdoor yoga practice on a working goat farm, where friendly goats wander through poses for lots of laughs and photo ops. A lighthearted, all-levels session in the pasture with fresh air and animal interaction.

Outdoor yoga practice on a working goat farm, where friendly goats wander through poses for lots of laughs and photo ops. A lighthearted, all-levels session in the pasture with fresh air and animal interaction.
Outdoor yoga practice on a working goat farm, where friendly goats wander through poses for lots of laughs and photo ops. A lighthearted, all-levels session in the pasture with fresh air and animal interaction.
Hands-on Earth Day activities led by Mountain Trail Outdoor School instructors, including guided nature walks and meet and greets with Newfie therapy dogs for a family friendly outdoor celebration at dusk.
Hands-on Earth Day activities led by Mountain Trail Outdoor School instructors, including guided nature walks and meet and greets with Newfie therapy dogs for a family friendly outdoor celebration at dusk.
Hands-on Earth Day activities led by Mountain Trail Outdoor School instructors, including guided nature walks and meet and greets with Newfie therapy dogs for a family friendly outdoor celebration at dusk.

A community celebration on the new Ecusta Trail greenway with neighbors gathering to walk, bike, or roll together. Family friendly outdoor hangout centered on accessible movement and local trail pride.

A community celebration on the new Ecusta Trail greenway with neighbors gathering to walk, bike, or roll together. Family friendly outdoor hangout centered on accessible movement and local trail pride.
A community celebration on the new Ecusta Trail greenway with neighbors gathering to walk, bike, or roll together. Family friendly outdoor hangout centered on accessible movement and local trail pride.
Sunlit spring celebration with rescued horses, pony rides, barn tours, and family friendly activities supporting REIN Rescue's equine rehabilitation and adoption efforts. Community centered fundraiser with kids activities, educational demos, and local nonprofit volunteers.
Sunlit spring celebration with rescued horses, pony rides, barn tours, and family friendly activities supporting REIN Rescue's equine rehabilitation and adoption efforts. Community centered fundraiser with kids activities, educational demos, and local nonprofit volunteers.
Sunlit spring celebration with rescued horses, pony rides, barn tours, and family friendly activities supporting REIN Rescue's equine rehabilitation and adoption efforts. Community centered fundraiser with kids activities, educational demos, and local nonprofit volunteers.