Youngs Mountain Trail Access & Parking Permit
Plan a day-use hike on Youngs Mountain Trail near Lake Lure, where gated access and limited parking require a free permit to receive the gate code.
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A free day-use access permit is required to obtain the gate code for limited parking at Youngs Mountain Trail near Lake Lure, supporting hikes through the area's mountain landscape.
A free day-use access permit is required to obtain the gate code for limited parking at Youngs Mountain Trail near Lake Lure, supporting hikes through the area's mountain landscape.
A free day-use access permit is required to obtain the gate code for limited parking at Youngs Mountain Trail near Lake Lure, supporting hikes through the area's mountain landscape.
A guided walk to Lake Junaluska with an easy pace geared toward sightseeing and light exercise. Expect lake views, seasonal mountain scenery, and local guide commentary for a relaxed group outing.
A guided walk to Lake Junaluska with an easy pace geared toward sightseeing and light exercise. Expect lake views, seasonal mountain scenery, and local guide commentary for a relaxed group outing.
A guided walk to Lake Junaluska with an easy pace geared toward sightseeing and light exercise. Expect lake views, seasonal mountain scenery, and local guide commentary for a relaxed group outing.
An equipment-free morning pause invites quiet time among garden paths and wooded trails, with birdsong and wind replacing mower noise. Monthly visits include half-price parking from 8 to 10 a.m.
An equipment-free morning pause invites quiet time among garden paths and wooded trails, with birdsong and wind replacing mower noise. Monthly visits include half-price parking from 8 to 10 a.m.
An equipment-free morning pause invites quiet time among garden paths and wooded trails, with birdsong and wind replacing mower noise. Monthly visits include half-price parking from 8 to 10 a.m.
Hike a moderately strenuous five-mile forest loop with 1,000 feet of elevation gain through a near-pristine watershed. Discover streams, springs, seeps, and uncommon swamp and bog habitats along the way.
Hike a moderately strenuous five-mile forest loop with 1,000 feet of elevation gain through a near-pristine watershed. Discover streams, springs, seeps, and uncommon swamp and bog habitats along the way.
Hike a moderately strenuous five-mile forest loop with 1,000 feet of elevation gain through a near-pristine watershed. Discover streams, springs, seeps, and uncommon swamp and bog habitats along the way.
A restorative yoga micro retreat pairs mindful movement and relaxation with the refreshing natural setting of a waterfall near the Catawba River in Old Fort.
A restorative yoga micro retreat pairs mindful movement and relaxation with the refreshing natural setting of a waterfall near the Catawba River in Old Fort.
A restorative yoga micro retreat pairs mindful movement and relaxation with the refreshing natural setting of a waterfall near the Catawba River in Old Fort.
A hands-on conservation work day supports stewardship of a wildlife preserve near Cataloochee Valley. Help care for habitat used by elk and animals moving through the Smoky Mountains corridor.
A hands-on conservation work day supports stewardship of a wildlife preserve near Cataloochee Valley. Help care for habitat used by elk and animals moving through the Smoky Mountains corridor.
A hands-on conservation work day supports stewardship of a wildlife preserve near Cataloochee Valley. Help care for habitat used by elk and animals moving through the Smoky Mountains corridor.
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.
A public county meeting brings residents together to discuss land conservation over a barbecue dinner, with agenda details and possible schedule changes posted on the county event page.
A public county meeting brings residents together to discuss land conservation over a barbecue dinner, with agenda details and possible schedule changes posted on the county event page.
A public county meeting brings residents together to discuss land conservation over a barbecue dinner, with agenda details and possible schedule changes posted on the county event page.
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.
A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with forested trail views and a waterfall payoff, geared toward social connection on the trail. Expect a shared outdoor pace and a meetup-style hike atmosphere.
A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with forested trail views and a waterfall payoff, geared toward social connection on the trail. Expect a shared outdoor pace and a meetup-style hike atmosphere.
A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with forested trail views and a waterfall payoff, geared toward social connection on the trail. Expect a shared outdoor pace and a meetup-style hike atmosphere.
Gentle Tai Chi, MELT bodywork, and forest bathing combine mindful movement, tension release, and nature immersion in a restorative community wellness gathering amid Kanuga’s wooded surroundings.
Gentle Tai Chi, MELT bodywork, and forest bathing combine mindful movement, tension release, and nature immersion in a restorative community wellness gathering amid Kanuga’s wooded surroundings.
Gentle Tai Chi, MELT bodywork, and forest bathing combine mindful movement, tension release, and nature immersion in a restorative community wellness gathering amid Kanuga’s wooded surroundings.
Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.
Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.
Free food and essential community resources are available at a neighborhood outreach market, welcoming Buncombe County residents for practical support and connection in an accessible community setting.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Learn how a community land trust can make affordable homeownership accessible in McDowell County, with information on local opportunities and the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina.
Share ideas for the future of Alexander, Ledges Whitewater, and Walnut Island river parks, with a focus on park design, community priorities, and public planning.
Share ideas for the future of Alexander, Ledges Whitewater, and Walnut Island river parks, with a focus on park design, community priorities, and public planning.
Share ideas for the future of Alexander, Ledges Whitewater, and Walnut Island river parks, with a focus on park design, community priorities, and public planning.
A gentle Blue Ridge Parkway trail walk creates space for widows and widowers to find grief support, share with peers, or move in quiet solidarity amid Asheville’s mountain scenery.
A gentle Blue Ridge Parkway trail walk creates space for widows and widowers to find grief support, share with peers, or move in quiet solidarity amid Asheville’s mountain scenery.
A gentle Blue Ridge Parkway trail walk creates space for widows and widowers to find grief support, share with peers, or move in quiet solidarity amid Asheville’s mountain scenery.
Guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a moderate pace on forest trails and rocky creek crossings. Expect scenic overlooks, local natural history insights, and a small group, safety minded outing with an experienced guide.
Guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a moderate pace on forest trails and rocky creek crossings. Expect scenic overlooks, local natural history insights, and a small group, safety minded outing with an experienced guide.
Guided waterfall hike through Pisgah National Forest with a moderate pace on forest trails and rocky creek crossings. Expect scenic overlooks, local natural history insights, and a small group, safety minded outing with an experienced guide.
Public discussion of voluntary land conservation easements, partnerships with land trusts, and strategies to preserve Buncombe County’s natural beauty and ecological health. Check the county agenda for meeting details and schedule changes.
Public discussion of voluntary land conservation easements, partnerships with land trusts, and strategies to preserve Buncombe County’s natural beauty and ecological health. Check the county agenda for meeting details and schedule changes.
Public discussion of voluntary land conservation easements, partnerships with land trusts, and strategies to preserve Buncombe County’s natural beauty and ecological health. Check the county agenda for meeting details and schedule changes.
A reflective mountain hike blends yoga asana with sensory attention to wind, trees, and the surrounding landscape. Reconnect with nature while exploring your inner world through mindful movement.
A reflective mountain hike blends yoga asana with sensory attention to wind, trees, and the surrounding landscape. Reconnect with nature while exploring your inner world through mindful movement.
A reflective mountain hike blends yoga asana with sensory attention to wind, trees, and the surrounding landscape. Reconnect with nature while exploring your inner world through mindful movement.
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.
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.
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.
A relaxed evening stroll follows the bird sanctuary boardwalk loop before continuing along the two-mile lakeside trail. Rain or shine, the outing offers gentle outdoor movement and quiet nature time.
A relaxed evening stroll follows the bird sanctuary boardwalk loop before continuing along the two-mile lakeside trail. Rain or shine, the outing offers gentle outdoor movement and quiet nature time.
A relaxed evening stroll follows the bird sanctuary boardwalk loop before continuing along the two-mile lakeside trail. Rain or shine, the outing offers gentle outdoor movement and quiet nature time.