Youngs Mountain Trail Access & Parking Permit
Plan a day hike on Youngs Mountain Trail near Lake Lure, where limited parking and a gated entrance require a free access permit to obtain the day-use gate code.
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Follow a guided mountain hike through Craggy Pinnacle’s autumn wilderness, taking in vivid fall foliage and seasonal views along a Blue Ridge Parkway trail for a colorful outdoor stroll.

Follow a guided mountain hike through Craggy Pinnacle’s autumn wilderness, taking in vivid fall foliage and seasonal views along a Blue Ridge Parkway trail for a colorful outdoor stroll.
Follow a guided mountain hike through Craggy Pinnacle’s autumn wilderness, taking in vivid fall foliage and seasonal views along a Blue Ridge Parkway trail for a colorful outdoor stroll.

A relaxed, self-paced group hike through Graveyard Fields brings peak fall foliage, waterfall views, and crisp mountain scenery together for a free community outing in the Blue Ridge.

A relaxed, self-paced group hike through Graveyard Fields brings peak fall foliage, waterfall views, and crisp mountain scenery together for a free community outing in the Blue Ridge.
A relaxed, self-paced group hike through Graveyard Fields brings peak fall foliage, waterfall views, and crisp mountain scenery together for a free community outing in the Blue Ridge.

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.
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.

An easy-paced scenic walk at Lake Junaluska centered on fresh mountain air, lakefront views, and casual conversation. Ideal for visitors and locals who want a low-key outdoor meetup and photo-friendly stroll.

An easy-paced scenic walk at Lake Junaluska centered on fresh mountain air, lakefront views, and casual conversation. Ideal for visitors and locals who want a low-key outdoor meetup and photo-friendly stroll.
An easy-paced scenic walk at Lake Junaluska centered on fresh mountain air, lakefront views, and casual conversation. Ideal for visitors and locals who want a low-key outdoor meetup and photo-friendly stroll.
A guided hike to a Blue Ridge mountaintop pairs scenic trail time with a calming yoga session and mindful breathing. Designed for unplugging and recharging in mountain air with a small-group wellness vibe.
A guided hike to a Blue Ridge mountaintop pairs scenic trail time with a calming yoga session and mindful breathing. Designed for unplugging and recharging in mountain air with a small-group wellness vibe.
A guided hike to a Blue Ridge mountaintop pairs scenic trail time with a calming yoga session and mindful breathing. Designed for unplugging and recharging in mountain air with a small-group wellness vibe.

Stock up on free fall mulch for garden beds and yard projects during weekday afternoon pickup at the water treatment plant. Distribution runs Wednesdays through Fridays until supplies are gone.

Stock up on free fall mulch for garden beds and yard projects during weekday afternoon pickup at the water treatment plant. Distribution runs Wednesdays through Fridays until supplies are gone.
Stock up on free fall mulch for garden beds and yard projects during weekday afternoon pickup at the water treatment plant. Distribution runs Wednesdays through Fridays until supplies are gone.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.
A guided community walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Expect slow-paced trail time, seasonal observations, and practical tips on safe, ethical harvesting.

An outdoor yoga flow set against sweeping Blue Ridge views at Bearwallow Mountain’s grassy summit. Expect fresh-air stretching and grounding breathwork, with a short hike in for a nature-forward practice.

An outdoor yoga flow set against sweeping Blue Ridge views at Bearwallow Mountain’s grassy summit. Expect fresh-air stretching and grounding breathwork, with a short hike in for a nature-forward practice.
An outdoor yoga flow set against sweeping Blue Ridge views at Bearwallow Mountain’s grassy summit. Expect fresh-air stretching and grounding breathwork, with a short hike in for a nature-forward practice.

A small group stroll through The North Carolina Arboretum’s woodland trails explores botanically diverse forest types with a trained volunteer guide. Seasonal natural history topics include wildflowers plus plant and tree identification along the way.

A small group stroll through The North Carolina Arboretum’s woodland trails explores botanically diverse forest types with a trained volunteer guide. Seasonal natural history topics include wildflowers plus plant and tree identification along the way.
A small group stroll through The North Carolina Arboretum’s woodland trails explores botanically diverse forest types with a trained volunteer guide. Seasonal natural history topics include wildflowers plus plant and tree identification along the way.

Walk through local wilderness on a guided autumn hike, taking in fall foliage and mountain scenery along the route from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook.

Walk through local wilderness on a guided autumn hike, taking in fall foliage and mountain scenery along the route from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook.
Walk through local wilderness on a guided autumn hike, taking in fall foliage and mountain scenery along the route from the Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook.
Saddle up for one- or two-hour horseback rides along curated trails, with carefully selected horses and routes suited to riders of every experience level in the scenic Tryon countryside.
Saddle up for one- or two-hour horseback rides along curated trails, with carefully selected horses and routes suited to riders of every experience level in the scenic Tryon countryside.
Saddle up for one- or two-hour horseback rides along curated trails, with carefully selected horses and routes suited to riders of every experience level in the scenic Tryon countryside.

Quiet hours in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, with leaf blowers and mowers paused so birdsong and wind in the trees take center stage. Ideal for a self-guided, mindful morning walk with half-price parking.

Quiet hours in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, with leaf blowers and mowers paused so birdsong and wind in the trees take center stage. Ideal for a self-guided, mindful morning walk with half-price parking.
Quiet hours in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails, with leaf blowers and mowers paused so birdsong and wind in the trees take center stage. Ideal for a self-guided, mindful morning walk with half-price parking.

Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.

Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Quiet, guided shinrin-yoku through Blue Ridge spruce and hardwood trails at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow walking, breathwork, and sensory prompts to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.

An outdoor yoga micro retreat set beside a refreshing waterfall on the Catawba River, blending movement, breathwork, and nature immersion. Expect a reset-focused midday practice with calming river sounds and forest scenery for all levels.

An outdoor yoga micro retreat set beside a refreshing waterfall on the Catawba River, blending movement, breathwork, and nature immersion. Expect a reset-focused midday practice with calming river sounds and forest scenery for all levels.
An outdoor yoga micro retreat set beside a refreshing waterfall on the Catawba River, blending movement, breathwork, and nature immersion. Expect a reset-focused midday practice with calming river sounds and forest scenery for all levels.

Two hours of hushed arboretum trails and garden wandering with no mowers or leaf blowers, tuned to birdsong and wind through the trees. First Tuesday morning quiet hours include a parking discount for a calmer arrival.

Two hours of hushed arboretum trails and garden wandering with no mowers or leaf blowers, tuned to birdsong and wind through the trees. First Tuesday morning quiet hours include a parking discount for a calmer arrival.
Two hours of hushed arboretum trails and garden wandering with no mowers or leaf blowers, tuned to birdsong and wind through the trees. First Tuesday morning quiet hours include a parking discount for a calmer arrival.

A Buncombe County public health outreach distributes over-the-counter medicines through preorder or drop-by pickup, connecting Swannanoa residents with practical health supplies at a neighborhood community center.

A Buncombe County public health outreach distributes over-the-counter medicines through preorder or drop-by pickup, connecting Swannanoa residents with practical health supplies at a neighborhood community center.
A Buncombe County public health outreach distributes over-the-counter medicines through preorder or drop-by pickup, connecting Swannanoa residents with practical health supplies at a neighborhood community center.

A hilly out-and-back hike on the reopened Mountain-to-Sea Trail near Craven Gap, covering 5.6 miles with 850 feet of elevation gain. Expect mostly sunny stretches, new storm-shaped vistas, and a steady, moderate trek with a local hiking group.

A hilly out-and-back hike on the reopened Mountain-to-Sea Trail near Craven Gap, covering 5.6 miles with 850 feet of elevation gain. Expect mostly sunny stretches, new storm-shaped vistas, and a steady, moderate trek with a local hiking group.
A hilly out-and-back hike on the reopened Mountain-to-Sea Trail near Craven Gap, covering 5.6 miles with 850 feet of elevation gain. Expect mostly sunny stretches, new storm-shaped vistas, and a steady, moderate trek with a local hiking group.

Guided hike into Pisgah National Forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with a local guide handling route finding and trail insights. Expect a moderate paced outdoor trek focused on fresh mountain air, photo stops, and nature immersion.

Guided hike into Pisgah National Forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with a local guide handling route finding and trail insights. Expect a moderate paced outdoor trek focused on fresh mountain air, photo stops, and nature immersion.
Guided hike into Pisgah National Forest to reach a scenic waterfall, with a local guide handling route finding and trail insights. Expect a moderate paced outdoor trek focused on fresh mountain air, photo stops, and nature immersion.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls that blends forested mountain trail walking with waterfall views and plenty of time to chat. Expect a daytime meet-up vibe geared toward outdoor community connection.

A social group hike to Catawba Falls that blends forested mountain trail walking with waterfall views and plenty of time to chat. Expect a daytime meet-up vibe geared toward outdoor community connection.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls that blends forested mountain trail walking with waterfall views and plenty of time to chat. Expect a daytime meet-up vibe geared toward outdoor community connection.

Free food and essential community resources are distributed at an outdoor community gathering, connecting Buncombe County residents with practical local support and accessible food assistance in a welcoming, no-cost setting.

Free food and essential community resources are distributed at an outdoor community gathering, connecting Buncombe County residents with practical local support and accessible food assistance in a welcoming, no-cost setting.
Free food and essential community resources are distributed at an outdoor community gathering, connecting Buncombe County residents with practical local support and accessible food assistance in a welcoming, no-cost setting.