Paw Paw Palooza Guided Tour & Tasting
A guided walk through Whippoorwill Farm centered on the pawpaw—North America’s only native tropical fruit—paired with a focused tasting experience. Expect orchard side learning, seasonal flavors, and a relaxed brewery farm setting.
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Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.

Hands-on foraging training in the Asheville area focused on identifying edible wild plants and fungi, with practical tips on harvesting ethics and safety. Field-based learning blends nature walking with seasonal Appalachian ecology.
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Sample locally made mead, a honey-fermented drink, in a guided tasting centered on Asheville’s craft beverage scene. Discover mead’s distinctive flavors and traditional brewing character.

Sample locally made mead, a honey-fermented drink, in a guided tasting centered on Asheville’s craft beverage scene. Discover mead’s distinctive flavors and traditional brewing character.
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Slow, guided shinrin yoku through native hardwoods, emphasizing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and gentle walking for restoration, stress relief, and deeper connection to seasonal fall foliage; suitable for beginners.

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Beer-and-food pairing in a funky taproom setting, centered on pizza alongside a perni-style sandwich. Expect casual afternoon sipping with house brews and comfort-food bites designed to complement each pour.

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A behind-the-scenes value stream walkthrough of how coffee moves from seed to cup, hosted in a dedicated training center. Expect origin and processing context, roasting workflow insights, and guided sensory tasting with Q&A.

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Explore small-batch whiskey production on a guided distillery tour, then sample spirits in a tasting that highlights the craftsmanship and distinctive character of this Black Mountain distillery.

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Pedal assist e bikes cruise the French Broad River greenway past riverside parks and historic bridges on an easy paced guided loop across town. The ride finishes at New Belgium Brewing for post tour exploring and beers.

Pedal assist e bikes cruise the French Broad River greenway past riverside parks and historic bridges on an easy paced guided loop across town. The ride finishes at New Belgium Brewing for post tour exploring and beers.
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Sample stout beers and explore a range of rich, dark brews at a brewery festival centered on tasting and competition among entries.
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Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.
Crisp autumn air and vibrant fall foliage set the scene for a guided wilderness hike through the Blue Ridge mountains, with seasonal colors and scenic trail views.

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Free small-group hikes follow volunteer guides through botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring seasonal wildflowers, tree identification, forest ecology, and regional natural history across varied habitat types.
Free small-group hikes follow volunteer guides through botanically diverse woodland trails, exploring seasonal wildflowers, tree identification, forest ecology, and regional natural history across varied habitat types.

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Learn to identify wild edible plants growing across Western North Carolina during a beginner-friendly class with indoor instruction and outdoor exploration. Discover responsible foraging practices and where autumn plants thrive.
Learn to identify wild edible plants growing across Western North Carolina during a beginner-friendly class with indoor instruction and outdoor exploration. Discover responsible foraging practices and where autumn plants thrive.

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Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.
Fall birdwatching outing timed for peak sparrow migration in the Hickory Nut Gap landscape near Fairview. Expect a guided nature walk focused on identification tips, seasonal behavior, and shared sightings in a small-group setting.

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Laid-back jazz sets accompany fresh brunch plates and local beer, while an expansive outdoor market and raffles bring a festive fall atmosphere for browsing, eating, and lingering.
Laid-back jazz sets accompany fresh brunch plates and local beer, while an expansive outdoor market and raffles bring a festive fall atmosphere for browsing, eating, and lingering.

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Spot avian residents on a guided birdwatching walk followed by a pontoon ride across Lake Julian. Enjoy a close-up look at local wildlife and lakeside habitats.
Spot avian residents on a guided birdwatching walk followed by a pontoon ride across Lake Julian. Enjoy a close-up look at local wildlife and lakeside habitats.
