MattAug 26, 20192 minHolmes Educational State ForestProbably many more people have heard of Holmes State Educational Forest and even know where it is than have ever bothered to go there....
MattFeb 26, 20193 minHorse Shoe Bend Natural Sculpture GardenIt’s certainly not an original insight to compare the many beautiful vistas and abundant scenery of the southern Appalachians to great...
MattFeb 14, 20192 minCane Creek GreenwayWhen we moved to Mills River and found out, happily, that we lived just a short walk from Carolina Memorial Gardens and its public...
MattDec 19, 20182 minPilot Cove - Slate Rock Loop hikeIt's not too hard to find great views around here, all long the Blue Ridge Parkway or on popular hikes along Hwy 276 through Pisgah...
MattOct 24, 20182 minThe Park at Flat RockA former golf course is now a playground for everyone The Park at Flat Rock is one of the newer parks in the county, redeveloped from the...
MattOct 4, 20182 minKellogg Center Nature/Art TrailA walk in the woods combined with a visit to a museum The Kellogg Center in the Horse Shoe area is a favorite place for a walk among...
MattSep 29, 20182 minHendersonville Reservoir HikeLooking for a short, easy hike to a pretty destination, but off the well-worn waterfall track? Take a walk to the reservoir. The number...
MattSep 29, 20182 minCarolina Memorial SanctuaryDoes the idea of taking a walk among burial mounds bother you? It shouldn't. Western North Carolina is a very eco-friendly region. What's...