NC Arboretum walk to Lake Powhatan area..meet at old greenhouse parking lot
A moderate 3.3 mile trail walk from the NC Arboretum greenhouse parking lot toward the Lake Powhatan area, led by a guest hike leader. Expect about 2.5 hours on forested paths; bring water, sturdy shoes, and consider a walking stick.
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A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
A relaxed 90 minute group walk on the NC Arboretum’s easy trails, meeting at 10 AM by the lobby benches and led by an RFAR host in an RFAR shirt. Expect a low key, social pace with tips to bring water, comfy shoes, and optional walking sticks; car entry fee applies.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types while learning seasonal natural history. Expect wildflower spotting plus hands-on plant and tree identification with trained volunteer guides.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types while learning seasonal natural history. Expect wildflower spotting plus hands-on plant and tree identification with trained volunteer guides.
Small-group guided hike through the Arboretum’s woodland trails, moving across multiple forest types while learning seasonal natural history. Expect wildflower spotting plus hands-on plant and tree identification with trained volunteer guides.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska centered on scenic shoreline views and relaxed conversation. Meets at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community-paced outing suitable for casual walkers.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska centered on scenic shoreline views and relaxed conversation. Meets at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community-paced outing suitable for casual walkers.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska centered on scenic shoreline views and relaxed conversation. Meets at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community-paced outing suitable for casual walkers.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
A slow, sensory forest bathing walk through the North Carolina Arboretum’s landscaped trails, designed for calm attention to sounds, scents, and textures. Expect a restorative nature immersion led by Asheville Wellness Tours.
Cajun and zydeco grooves from local favorite Bayou Diesel fill the NC Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings series. Bring your own picnic food, then grab beer and wine on-site while listening under the trees (no outside alcohol allowed).
Cajun and zydeco grooves from local favorite Bayou Diesel fill the NC Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings series. Bring your own picnic food, then grab beer and wine on-site while listening under the trees (no outside alcohol allowed).
Cajun and zydeco grooves from local favorite Bayou Diesel fill the NC Arboretum’s outdoor Arbor Evenings series. Bring your own picnic food, then grab beer and wine on-site while listening under the trees (no outside alcohol allowed).
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Morning mini golf meetup for 18 holes at Lakeview Putt Putt, home to a 100 foot “longest hole in NC,” with optional scorekeeping and self organized foursomes. Expect picnic tables for lunch, Hop ice cream on site, and VR booths for extra play.
Morning mini golf meetup for 18 holes at Lakeview Putt Putt, home to a 100 foot “longest hole in NC,” with optional scorekeeping and self organized foursomes. Expect picnic tables for lunch, Hop ice cream on site, and VR booths for extra play.
Morning mini golf meetup for 18 holes at Lakeview Putt Putt, home to a 100 foot “longest hole in NC,” with optional scorekeeping and self organized foursomes. Expect picnic tables for lunch, Hop ice cream on site, and VR booths for extra play.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
Quiet, equipment-free morning hours create a hush across gardens and forest trails for self-guided mindfulness and reflection. Wander in near-silence without leaf blowers or mowers, ideal for slow walking and nature listening.
Early-entry gem mining and wet ore screening with a short primer on gemstones and mining. Hands-on bucket digging includes viewing a fossilized dinosaur egg and rare stones, with the option to keep finds and pay for cutting.
Early-entry gem mining and wet ore screening with a short primer on gemstones and mining. Hands-on bucket digging includes viewing a fossilized dinosaur egg and rare stones, with the option to keep finds and pay for cutting.
Early-entry gem mining and wet ore screening with a short primer on gemstones and mining. Hands-on bucket digging includes viewing a fossilized dinosaur egg and rare stones, with the option to keep finds and pay for cutting.
A mellow evening stroll through Beaver Lake’s bird sanctuary boardwalk loop, followed by a two mile lap on the lakeside trail. Rain or shine plans with a weather safety call only for significant lightning.
A mellow evening stroll through Beaver Lake’s bird sanctuary boardwalk loop, followed by a two mile lap on the lakeside trail. Rain or shine plans with a weather safety call only for significant lightning.
A mellow evening stroll through Beaver Lake’s bird sanctuary boardwalk loop, followed by a two mile lap on the lakeside trail. Rain or shine plans with a weather safety call only for significant lightning.
Casual evening stroll around Richmond Hill Park on an easy 1–2 mile loop. Meet at the picnic shelter for a beginner friendly, social walk with the Asheville Millennials community.
Casual evening stroll around Richmond Hill Park on an easy 1–2 mile loop. Meet at the picnic shelter for a beginner friendly, social walk with the Asheville Millennials community.
Casual evening stroll around Richmond Hill Park on an easy 1–2 mile loop. Meet at the picnic shelter for a beginner friendly, social walk with the Asheville Millennials community.
Golden hour trek to Fryingpan Tower for sweeping mountain sunset views, then a nighttime hike back under the stars. Headlamp required; bring water, sturdy hiking shoes, layers for shifting temperatures, and snacks.
Golden hour trek to Fryingpan Tower for sweeping mountain sunset views, then a nighttime hike back under the stars. Headlamp required; bring water, sturdy hiking shoes, layers for shifting temperatures, and snacks.
Golden hour trek to Fryingpan Tower for sweeping mountain sunset views, then a nighttime hike back under the stars. Headlamp required; bring water, sturdy hiking shoes, layers for shifting temperatures, and snacks.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady trail pace and scenic forest views leading to a cascading waterfall. Designed for local connection and shared time outdoors around a midday meetup point.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady trail pace and scenic forest views leading to a cascading waterfall. Designed for local connection and shared time outdoors around a midday meetup point.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls with a steady trail pace and scenic forest views leading to a cascading waterfall. Designed for local connection and shared time outdoors around a midday meetup point.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on Grandfather Mountain with guided mindfulness prompts, quiet observation, and gentle walking through cool evergreen trails. Expect grounding breathing, nature connection, and stress relief in a scenic high-elevation setting.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on Grandfather Mountain with guided mindfulness prompts, quiet observation, and gentle walking through cool evergreen trails. Expect grounding breathing, nature connection, and stress relief in a scenic high-elevation setting.
Slow, sensory forest bathing on Grandfather Mountain with guided mindfulness prompts, quiet observation, and gentle walking through cool evergreen trails. Expect grounding breathing, nature connection, and stress relief in a scenic high-elevation setting.
Hands-on wildflower ID walk across the Arboretum property with Lauren Lampley, focusing on plant families, key field marks, and practical tools for narrowing tricky species. Covers both easy lookalikes and hard-to-pinpoint blooms on summer trails.
Hands-on wildflower ID walk across the Arboretum property with Lauren Lampley, focusing on plant families, key field marks, and practical tools for narrowing tricky species. Covers both easy lookalikes and hard-to-pinpoint blooms on summer trails.
Hands-on wildflower ID walk across the Arboretum property with Lauren Lampley, focusing on plant families, key field marks, and practical tools for narrowing tricky species. Covers both easy lookalikes and hard-to-pinpoint blooms on summer trails.
Guided trek through Pisgah National Forest to a cascading waterfall, with trail navigation, local natural history, and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate hike paced for a small group with time to soak in the scenery.
Guided trek through Pisgah National Forest to a cascading waterfall, with trail navigation, local natural history, and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate hike paced for a small group with time to soak in the scenery.
Guided trek through Pisgah National Forest to a cascading waterfall, with trail navigation, local natural history, and photo stops along the way. Expect a moderate hike paced for a small group with time to soak in the scenery.
Moderate out-and-back trek on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Greybeard Overlook to Glassmine Falls Overlook and Balsam Gap (Walker Knob) near the Big Butt trailhead. Expect about 7.5 miles with rolling climbs, roughly 800 feet net elevation change, and cooler high-elevation conditions.
Moderate out-and-back trek on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Greybeard Overlook to Glassmine Falls Overlook and Balsam Gap (Walker Knob) near the Big Butt trailhead. Expect about 7.5 miles with rolling climbs, roughly 800 feet net elevation change, and cooler high-elevation conditions.
Moderate out-and-back trek on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail from Greybeard Overlook to Glassmine Falls Overlook and Balsam Gap (Walker Knob) near the Big Butt trailhead. Expect about 7.5 miles with rolling climbs, roughly 800 feet net elevation change, and cooler high-elevation conditions.
Cajun, zydeco, and old school country tunes spill into a laid-back arboretum evening with rotating local and regional performers. A recurring Wednesday and Thursday outdoor concert series through mid-September, included with the regular vehicle parking fee.
Cajun, zydeco, and old school country tunes spill into a laid-back arboretum evening with rotating local and regional performers. A recurring Wednesday and Thursday outdoor concert series through mid-September, included with the regular vehicle parking fee.
Cajun, zydeco, and old school country tunes spill into a laid-back arboretum evening with rotating local and regional performers. A recurring Wednesday and Thursday outdoor concert series through mid-September, included with the regular vehicle parking fee.
A guided twilight hike on Grandfather Mountain with shifting sunset-to-starlight views along scenic overlooks and forest trails. Expect interpretive nature talk, cooler evening temps, and a moderate-paced group walk.
A guided twilight hike on Grandfather Mountain with shifting sunset-to-starlight views along scenic overlooks and forest trails. Expect interpretive nature talk, cooler evening temps, and a moderate-paced group walk.
A guided twilight hike on Grandfather Mountain with shifting sunset-to-starlight views along scenic overlooks and forest trails. Expect interpretive nature talk, cooler evening temps, and a moderate-paced group walk.
Midday community science session on tracking monarch lifecycles, from eggs and caterpillars to pupa and adults, while observing milkweed growth across the Arboretum grounds. Volunteer-led, in-depth monitoring with an Adult Education focus.
Midday community science session on tracking monarch lifecycles, from eggs and caterpillars to pupa and adults, while observing milkweed growth across the Arboretum grounds. Volunteer-led, in-depth monitoring with an Adult Education focus.
Midday community science session on tracking monarch lifecycles, from eggs and caterpillars to pupa and adults, while observing milkweed growth across the Arboretum grounds. Volunteer-led, in-depth monitoring with an Adult Education focus.