Asheville - Sierra Nevada Exit

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09/21/2022

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What’s new with the hue in Asheville, North Carolina? As the heat settles and cooler days prevail, local experts say the elements are coming together for a strong season of color extending well into November! The Blue Ridge Mountains has long been home to leaf peeping aficionados journeying t...

09/04/2022

FALL COLOR IS COMING!
Here’s a handy map produced by the Appalachian State University Dept of Biology to get us thinking about the changes to come. This map differs from most other such maps because it combines the effects of both elevation and latitude on fall color, whereas most other maps simply use elevation alone. It is only an approximation.

SEPT 25th - OCT 2nd ⬇️
At the highest elevations, close to 6,000 feet there is some color, but it's often very spotty and muted. The views from these locations will be mostly green, since the areas viewed are lower elevations. Areas that turn early in this date and elevation range include Graveyard Fields and Rough Ridge.

OCT 2nd - 9th ⬇️
Peak time for areas above 5,000 feet. This would include: Clingmans Dome, Grandfather Mountain, Mount Mitchell, Waterrock K**b and Graveyard fields (the first location on the Parkway to turn) and higher elevations of The Blue Ridge Parkway (between Asheville and Cherokee) and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

OCT 9th - 16th ⬇️
Peak time for elevations from 4,000 - 5,000 feet. This would include almost all Blue Ridge Parkway locations and the majority of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well. Included in this elevation are the Boone and Blowing Rock areas.

OCT 16th - 23rd ⬇️
Peak time for lower elevations, from 3,000 - 4,000 feet. This would include places like: Pisgah National Forest which includes Sliding Rock and Looking Glass Falls, Dill Falls, Wildcat Falls, and many other waterfalls. Other ares include Linville Gorge, Nantahala Gorge, Maggie Valley, and Cataloochee Valley.

OCT 23rd - 30th ⬇️
Peak time for elevations from 2,000 feet - 3,000 feet. This would include: The cities of Asheville, Brevard, Waynesville, Cherokee, and many others. Places of interest include Dupont State Forest and Biltmore Estate, and Cades Cove.

OCT 30th - NOV 6th ⬇️
Peak time for remaining elevations, including Gatlinburg, TN, Chimney Rock NC, Lake Lure and remaining lower elevation mountains. This includes Chimney Rock as well, a great place to see Fall color.

🍁👉 https://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors/fall-color-map-north-carolina

🌲👉 For those who want a short (< 500 words) summary of the state of fall leaf colors as they progress here in the mountains of western NC during the season, they also post their weekly observations for you to follow along HERE: https://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors

07/25/2022

Beat the heat and head to the mountains this weekend!
We've had a cancellation and this house is available.

Historic Hendersonville 5 Bedrm Spacious Bungalow Hendersonville United States, North Carolina

05/19/2022

SLEEP UNDER THE STARS AT LAKE JULIAN PARK!
June 25th - Campout at Lake Julian Park. Get your camp on with Buncombe County Recreation Services. This annual event is part of the Great American Campout and is a great way for families, friends, and youth groups to come together and connect with nature for a fun and memorable night sleeping under the stars.

⬇️ THE DETAILS:

🏕 While Lake Julian Park does not usually allow overnight camping, for one night the park will serve as an inspiring location for this nocturnal event.

🏕 No prior camping experience is required as the event is designed as a low-frill backyard campout.

🏕 Attendees should bring their own tents and sleeping bags.

🏕 Campers can participate in a handful of planned activities including demonstrations by Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards and REI Outdoor & Sporting Goods, a birding excursion (Sunday morning), a traditional campfire with some singalongs, and – of course – s’mores.

🏕 Also, participants may try out some products provided by our friends over at ENO. Recreation Services will provide dinner on Saturday night and breakfast on Sunday morning for participants.

🏕 Campsites will be available at 1 p.m. on Saturday with on-site check-in at 1:30 p.m. Campers should be packed up by 1 p.m. on Sunday.

🏕 The cost is $20 per person. Advance registration required-includes a 20 ft x 20 ft campsite, dinner, breakfast, snacks, and activities.

👉 More information, tickets, and reservations HERE: https://www.buncombecounty.org/countycenter/news-detail.aspx?id=20015

11/12/2021

WINTER WONDER WALK!
Dec 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, and 19th 5:30pm - Winter Wonder Walk at the Adventure Center of Asheville. Celebrate the Wonder of Winter. Take part in an immersive story walk complete with live characters, lights, and a blustery quest. After the Trail, enjoy a warm festival tent buzzing with activities including a stocking stuffer market with local vendors, warm tasty concessions, a holiday photo booth, and activities for the family.

Tickets are $15 with $1 being donated to MANNA FoodBank through their Memories Making Meals program. Children 3 and under are FREE.

Doors and festivities open at 5:30pm each night. The Winter Wonder Walk Trail opens at 6pm, with the last entrance to the trail at 8:30pm.

This is the ultimate Asheville collaboration combining the creative powers of The Conundrum, The Haunted Trail Asheville's family friendly Haunt, and the Adventure Center of Asheville.

👉 Learn more and get your tickets HERE: https://winterwonderwalk.com/about-your-experience

10/20/2021

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/entertainment/2021/10/18/fall-foliage-rooftops-patios-offer-prime-leaf-viewing-asheville-nc/8449194002/

Check out a few premier places to see the fall foliage while enjoying a meal or libation.

09/24/2021

Planning a trip to the moutains to see the fall colors at their peak? You're going to want to check out this guide first!

09/16/2021

ROAD TRIP!
Daily, Mid Oct-Early Nov 5:30pm-6:00pm(ish) - The Shadow of the Bear naturally occurring phenomenon near Cashiers. Coming out of hibernation each Autumn, “The Shadow of the Bear” is visible for 30 minutes on sunny days between 5:30pm and 6:00pm from mid-October through early November due to the setting of the autumnal sun behind the mountain. The best viewing spot for the shadow is right off Highway 64 in a place called Rhodes Big View Overlook, atop Whiteside Mountain. It starts with a small dark shadow at the bottom of the valley, and grows until it finally evolves into the bear.

🐻 The Shadow of the Bear also occurs in late winter from mid-February through early March.

👉 More info HERE: https://project543.visitnc.com/shadowofthebear/...

09/07/2021

CAROLINA PUMPKIN SPELLTACULAR IS COMING BACK TO THE TRYON IEC THIS HALLOWEEN!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights in October 7:00pm-10:00pm - Carolina Pumpkin Spelltacular at the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort in Mill Spring, NC, presented by Ingles Markets. Over 5,000 magical pumpkins burst to life in this breathtaking Halloween experience for the entire family at Tryon Resort. Journey your way through a host of ALL-NEW attractions that offer something for everyone, including the Midway Monster Party, Harvest Village & Pumpkin Patch, KidZone Trick-or-Treat Play Area, Enchanted Pumpkin Hollow, and the terrifying Gold Rush Haunted Mine! This interactive experience is guaranteed to be safe, spooky, and fun for all ages. “We promise you’ll spend the night dancing, laughing, gasping with wonder, and screaming, “Happy Halloween” at the top of your lungs.”

General Admission: $25/ Per Person Adult (ages 13+), $15 Per Person Child (ages 5-12), FREE/Ages 4 and younger.

VIP: $40 per person

📆 October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 2021

🚘 Gates open at 7:00pm and close at 10:00pm. You must be through the ticket gate by 10:00pm for admission to the event. Lines for the event on weekends will be long. Please plan accordingly.

🎟 General Admission tickets are $25 per person for this event, and are only sold online. No tickets will be sold at the gate! Rain or Shine. All sales final.

⬇️ ONE TICKET GETS YOU INTO ALL FIVE OF THESE INTERACTIVE ATTRACTIONS!

👹 MIDWAY MONSTER PARTY … Dance the night away with some of Halloween’s most iconic characters. The Midway Stage will host live performances all night long, including a special costume contest, but keep your eyes peeled… monsters may be lurking around every corner. The Midway features exciting entertainment, interactive character zones, strolling scares, and lots of spooky fun for everyone!

🎃 ENCHANTED PUMPKIN HOLLOW … Stroll through the glow of more than 5,000 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns, featuring a dozen photo stations and a host of not-so-spooky characters that will greet you along the journey. A visual treat for all ages, the Enchanted Pumpkin Hollow is guaranteed to dazzle and delight both the young and young at heart!

🍎 HARVEST VILLAGE … Enjoy the flavors of fall in our all-new Harvest Village, home to an array of autumnal activities that are sure to get you (and your taste buds) in the spirit of the season! Choose from an array of fun fall concessions to all things pumpkin spice, then find a hay bale and snuggle up while taking in a classic movie. Make sure to wander through the pumpkin patch, where you may find a prized treasure to take home and carve for yourself!

🚜 KIDZONE PLAY AREA … Let your inner kid (or your real kid) run wild in their interactive KidZone! Enjoy a hay bale maze and peddle tractor play area, fun character meet-and-greets, trick-or-treating, and jump in the largest pumpkin bounce house you’ve ever laid eyes on.

🧨 GOLD RUSH HAUNTED MINE … Journey down a 200-year-old haunted mine shaft into a labyrinth of mazes where terror lurks around every bend. After a devastating cave-in, a group of miners were never seen or heard from again. Legend says they’re still down there. Are you brave enough to find out? This haunted attraction features live actors and special effects that are guaranteed to keep you sleeping with the lights on. (NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OLD)

👉 Learn more HERE: FFA https://www.carolinapumpkinspelltacular.com/

05/11/2021

Make it an Asheville weekend!
https://www.asheville.com/news/2021/03/sierra-nevada-to-reopen-mills-river-taproom-in-may/ #:~:text=The%20Mills%20River%20brewery%20will,Nevada%20Vice%20President%20Brian%20Grossman.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has announced that it will reopen the taproom and gift shop at its Mills River brewery in May.

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