Outdoors Activity
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Beech Mountain Naturalist Rally
Beech Mountain Naturalist Rally
Join the call to the wild to Beech Mountain on May 31st & explore the wonders of the mountain. This event features expert talks, guided hikes, and hands-on activities designed to deepen your understanding of local ecosystems and environmental challenges. This event is free & open to everyone, so join the adventure & stay for […]
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BARTRAM 250 Events
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of artist and botanist William Bartram’s journey through northeast Georgia and western North Carolina in May-June of 1775. Join us June 5th, 6th, and 7th, to explore, learn, and celebrate! Our events for June 5th and 6th will include exploratory walks, fun hikes, educational travels and artistic/spiritual experiences. On our […]
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Owls: Masters of the Night
Owls: Masters of the Night
These mysterious birds of prey are seldom seen due to their elusive and nocturnal lifestyle. Meet some live owls and learn about their fascinating lives and unique adaptations. This program is weather-dependent. We will meet in the amphitheater behind the Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road). This program features Carlton Burke of Carolina Mountain Naturalists.
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Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort
See you at the 3rd annual Trails & Trains Festival June 5, 6 & 7th, 2025! Mark your calendar and help us celebrate the Great Trails State by joining us in downtown Old Fort, North Carolina. Come celebrate with us the rich history of our Blue Ridge Mountain community by focusing on its pathways and […]
North Carolina Trail Days
Join us for the 6th annual North Carolina Trail Days in the towns of Elkin and Jonesville - home of three great state trails! The festival celebrates the great outdoors and recreation culture found in the Blue Ridge foothills. Highlighted are a collection of local trails, Segment 6 of the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and a […]
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21st Annual NC Gold Festival
The 21st Annual NC Gold Festival will be held on June 6 -7, 2025 at 251 Lucky Strike Drive and 1296 Polly Spout Road, both of Marion, NC 28752. (They are across the road from each other.) ​Our vendor applications are open as of September 1, 2024. All vendors are encouraged to apply, but the […]
BARTRAM 250 Events
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of artist and botanist William Bartram’s journey through northeast Georgia and western North Carolina in May-June of 1775. Join us June 5th, 6th, and 7th, to explore, learn, and celebrate! Our events for June 5th and 6th will include exploratory walks, fun hikes, educational travels and artistic/spiritual experiences. On our […]
Grandfather Mountain: Nature Photography Weekend
This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours. This revamped version of the popular weekend will include changes to better welcome all levels of photographers, making it more fun and engaging […]
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BARTRAM 250 Events
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of artist and botanist William Bartram’s journey through northeast Georgia and western North Carolina in May-June of 1775. Join us June 5th, 6th, and 7th, to explore, learn, and celebrate! Our events for June 5th and 6th will include exploratory walks, fun hikes, educational travels and artistic/spiritual experiences. On our […]
National Trails Day with the Carolina Mountain Club
National Trails Day with the Carolina Mountain Club
Join the Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) for a volunteer day in Hot Springs to help restore area trails. All are welcome, and youth ages 14 and up can participate with a parent or guardian. 8 am - Carpool from the US Forest Service parking lot 160 Zillcoa St., Asheville, NC 9 am - Kickoff at […]
Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
Pop-up Mini Fair at the Folk Art Center
In the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, Guild members will have an opportunity to share their creative efforts with the public in an outdoor carefully-spaced layout. Visitors can shop for a variety of fine craft of different disciplines: bladesmithing, glassblowing, wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics, woodturning, metalsmithing, leatherwork, and furniture making. The […]
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Pink Beds Hemlock Hike with Mills River Partnership
Pink Beds Hemlock Hike with Mills River Partnership
Join us on Friday, June 13th from 1:00pm – 4:30pm at Pink Beds Loop for an educational hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative and Mills River Partnership. We will begin near the Pink Beds picnic area, where several healthy hemlocks line the edge of the field. As we make our way through the loop, we […]
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Annual Graham County Flame Azalea Festival
Annual Graham County Flame Azalea Festival
The Annual Flame Azalea Festival will take place on June 8th.
National Forest Week Bent Creek Dig Day
National Forest Week Bent Creek Dig Day
Get ready to celebrate the wonders of our National Forests and Grasslands! National Forest Week™ is just around the corner, running from June 9th to 15th. We're inviting everyone, from experienced adventurers to those new to the outdoors, to connect with these incredible spaces. Here in our area, Pisgah Area SORBA will be hosting a […]
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Walks in the Woods
Walks in the Woods
Join us for a community-led hiking series on the first and third Sundays of each month from mid-March to mid-November, weather permitting. SCLT members will guide you on local favorite walks around Saluda. Each walk lasts about an hour and a half and highlights our area's natural treasures while encouraging outdoor activity. Walkers should meet […]
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Moss Walk at the Jackson County Greenway
Moss Walk at the Jackson County Greenway
Luscious, damp, and leafy, mosses are miniscule rainforests in your backyard. A single boulder may be home to hundreds of subtly different species, all sheltering a variety of microscopic animals like tardigrades and rotifers. We often overlook these tiny plants due to their small stature, but each one is equipped with ingenious adaptations that allow […]
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Spruce Pine 3rd Thursdays
Spruce Pine 3rd Thursdays
Get ready to experience another unforgettable evening at Third Thursdays in Downtown Spruce Pine, this time on June 19th! From 5 to 8 PM, the bustling streets between Link and Crystal streets will come alive with the vibrant energy of our community gathering. Start your adventure by perusing the local farmers and makers market, where […]
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North Carolina Rhododendron Festival
The North Carolina Rhododendron Festival draws hundreds of visitors from all over the region and features the Rhododendron Festival Pageant, the Craft Fair with food vendors, children's activities, live music throughout the day, as well as a classic car show, a 10K run, and 2 nights of street dancing. Come discover our Small Town Mountain […]
Summer Tracks Music Concert: Anya Hinkle with Free Planet Radio
Summer Tracks Music Concert: Anya Hinkle with Free Planet Radio
Tryon’s most popular music series—continues its 25th season June 20 with Anya Hinkle with Free Planet Radio. Well known and well-loved, Asheville-based singer-songwriter, Anya Hinkle is steeped in the tones of roots and folk music, seasoned by her world travels and vivid storytelling. PopMatters calls her “a burgeoning force behind the Appalachian roots revival…” Americana Highways writes of her latest album Oceania (2024, Red […]
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Hellbender Relay Canoe Race
Hellbender Relay Canoe Race
Part of the Upper French Broad Riverfest in Rosman, NC The most exciting competition in town! Starting at Mile 0 from Headwaters Outfitters to Mile 20 at Hap Simpson River Park. Proceeds from the race support needed river accesses and log jam clearing projects to keep the French Broad River open to all users. Important […]
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Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
If you've ever floated down Section 10 of the French Broad or taken a drive down the scenic River Road, you have been to Murray Branch Picnic Area. This special secret spot is now beautifully restored for recreation, and has a new addition nearby- the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory’s new Hot Springs Banding Station! What […]
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2nd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit
2nd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit
Join us for the 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Storytelling at the Center for Pioneer Life! Experience a day filled with captivating tales from renowned storytellers, each bringing their unique flair and years of experience. Don't miss out on this family-friendly event on June 28th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Featured Storytellers: Larry Pearlman Catherine […]
Firefly Frolic
Firefly Frolic
Pinnacle Park has a vibrant night life scene: lightning bugs and foxfire worms! Join us for this evening hike on the lower Forest Therapy trail loop to view and learn about these beautiful bugs. We will discuss how to identify different species, the firefly life cycle, the magic behind their glow, and how to attract […]
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Shindig on Main July 4th Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Brevard with Shindig on Main, a vibrant, family-friendly event on July 4, 2025 beginning at noon. This year’s festivities will feature the Transylvania Cruisers Classic Auto Show and plenty of family fun. Enjoy a patriotic flag-raising ceremony, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by local elected officials, food trucks, live music, and entertainment throughout the day. As night falls, […]
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Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
Hot Springs Banding Station Community Days
If you've ever floated down Section 10 of the French Broad or taken a drive down the scenic River Road, you have been to Murray Branch Picnic Area. This special secret spot is now beautifully restored for recreation, and has a new addition nearby- the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory’s new Hot Springs Banding Station! What […]
Shindig on the Green
Shindig on the Green
Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025, Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
