Youngs Mountain Trail Access & Parking Permit
A free day-use permit provides the gate code for limited parking at Youngs Mountain Trail near Lake Lure, helping hikers plan access to this mountain route.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Move through a restorative three-hour retreat of yoga, meditation, forest bathing, and hiking near a waterfall, with local wisdom woven into an immersive mountain nature experience.
Move through a restorative three-hour retreat of yoga, meditation, forest bathing, and hiking near a waterfall, with local wisdom woven into an immersive mountain nature experience.
Move through a restorative three-hour retreat of yoga, meditation, forest bathing, and hiking near a waterfall, with local wisdom woven into an immersive mountain nature experience.
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 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.
A 5.9-mile Pisgah National Forest hike climbs about 1,100 feet to a scenic overlook, with creek crossings along the route. Bring food, water, and sturdy shoes for the 3–4-hour outing.
A 5.9-mile Pisgah National Forest hike climbs about 1,100 feet to a scenic overlook, with creek crossings along the route. Bring food, water, and sturdy shoes for the 3–4-hour outing.
A 5.9-mile Pisgah National Forest hike climbs about 1,100 feet to a scenic overlook, with creek crossings along the route. Bring food, water, and sturdy shoes for the 3–4-hour outing.
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.
Free food and essential resources are distributed to Buncombe County residents in an accessible neighborhood gathering. Open to the whole community, the market supports local food access and connection.
Free food and essential resources are distributed to Buncombe County residents in an accessible neighborhood gathering. Open to the whole community, the market supports local food access and connection.
Free food and essential resources are distributed to Buncombe County residents in an accessible neighborhood gathering. Open to the whole community, the market supports local food access and connection.
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.
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 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.
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.
A moderate 5.5-mile Appalachian Trail hike climbs 1,350 feet from Tanyard Gap to a fire tower near Hot Springs. Take in sunny mountain views before returning along the same route.
A moderate 5.5-mile Appalachian Trail hike climbs 1,350 feet from Tanyard Gap to a fire tower near Hot Springs. Take in sunny mountain views before returning along the same route.
A moderate 5.5-mile Appalachian Trail hike climbs 1,350 feet from Tanyard Gap to a fire tower near Hot Springs. Take in sunny mountain views before returning along the same route.
Free fall mulch and compost pickup provides a practical seasonal resource for residents improving garden beds, home landscaping, and soil health. Weekday afternoon collection continues while supplies last.
Free fall mulch and compost pickup provides a practical seasonal resource for residents improving garden beds, home landscaping, and soil health. Weekday afternoon collection continues while supplies last.
Free fall mulch and compost pickup provides a practical seasonal resource for residents improving garden beds, home landscaping, and soil health. Weekday afternoon collection continues while supplies last.
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.
Free food and essential resources are distributed to Buncombe County residents in an accessible community gathering. The outdoor market may change due to inclement weather or holidays.
Free food and essential resources are distributed to Buncombe County residents in an accessible community gathering. The outdoor market may change due to inclement weather or holidays.
Free food and essential resources are distributed to Buncombe County residents in an accessible community gathering. The outdoor market may change due to inclement weather or holidays.
Free food and essential resources are distributed to residents in a welcoming, community-wide gathering. The market connects Buncombe County neighbors with practical support and local services.
Free food and essential resources are distributed to residents in a welcoming, community-wide gathering. The market connects Buncombe County neighbors with practical support and local services.
Free food and essential resources are distributed to residents in a welcoming, community-wide gathering. The market connects Buncombe County neighbors with practical support and local services.
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.