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Hemlock Hike at Cat Gap Loop and John Rock Trail

Hemlock Hike at Cat Gap Loop and John Rock Trail

Please join on Saturday, January 13th at 10:00 am for an educational hemlock hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative at Cat Gap Loop and John Rock Trail in Pisgah National Forest. The hike is about 5.25 miles total and consists of the John Rock Trail and a portion of the Cat Gap Loop. There will be an elevation gain of almost 1300 feet over the first 2.5-3 miles before descending back down to the parking lot for the last half of the hike. This hike may be long, but the views, the rivers, and of course the hemlocks, will make it well worth your while!

The route first parallels Cedar Rock Creek, passing Cedar Rock Falls before traversing through the middle of an eastern hemlock stand, recently re-treated by HRI and USFS Job Corps students. It then passes through a Carolina hemlock stand and an overlook on top of John Rock, that was also recently treated by a few HRI staff and students. HRI staff will focus on talking about the differences between the eastern and Carolina species since it is a very special opportunity to be able to see both a Carolina hemlock stand and an eastern hemlock stand in the same day! We will cover the ecological importance of both, specifically hydrology, what is threatening both species, what is being done about it, and more.

We’ll depart from the Bobby M. Setzer Fish Hatchery which is also the location of the currently closed Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. More information about the meeting location and what to bring will be provided after registering.

For any questions or to register, contact Caroline Lord at [email protected] or 828-252-4783. While the hike is free to attend, your RSVP is required. Please sign up by Wednesday, January 10th. Please include contact phone number, email address, and emergency contact when you sign up.

The Hemlock Restoration Initiative is grateful to be able to offer public events in this difficult time. Despite the lifting of restrictions, we acknowledge the risk that COVID-19 continues to pose to members of our community. To maintain the safety of our event participants and staff, we are requiring that all participants follow HRI’s COVID-19 safety guidelines. Anyone not following the guidelines on the day of the event will be asked to leave. Despite taking precautions, we cannot eliminate all risk of exposure and participants will be accepting some level of risk by choosing to attend. Please review the COVID-19 safety guidelines on our website to ensure that you are comfortable following these guidelines. Note: these guidelines may adjust depending on changing guidance from health authorities.

16th Annual Flock to the Rock

16th Annual Flock to the Rock

Break out the binoculars! The annual feathered frenzy returns. Join for a day in the park celebrating fall bird and butterfly migration with bird and pollinator family activities, live on-the-glove raptor demonstrations, beginner bird walks, the hawk watch, and more! This is our biggest birding event of the year and whether you’re a lifelong birder or just bird-curious, you won’t want to miss it.

16th Annual Flock to the Rock

National Get Outdoors Day at Chimney Rock

This holiday highlights one of our favorite things to do: get outdoors! Stop by the park for a day of hiking, outdoor activities, education stations, and more. Friends from Waypoint Adventures will be on site leading rock climbing for disabled individuals. Full schedule at chimneyrockpark.com

National Trails Day at Chimney Rock

National Trails Day at Chimney Rock

Celebrate one of our favorite days of the year with a day of guided hikes along Chimney Rock’s six unique trails. Join naturalists throughout the day and learn more about the park’s history, flora, and fauna. Their partners at Waypoint Adventures will also be in the park leading excursions for disabled hikers. Visit chimneyrockpark.com for more details.

Hendersonville Honeycrisps Home Game

Hendersonville Honeycrisps Home Game

Come out to Berkeley Park aka ‘The Orchard’ to watch the Hendersonville Honeycrisps! You are bound to see great plays & big hits while you and your family make memories and are entertained at the ball park! $10, Season runs through July 30th, Click here for the full schedule: http://tinyurl.com/44t6stbp

Hemlock Hike at Holmes Educational State Forest

Hemlock Hike at Holmes Educational State Forest

On Saturday, December 9th, staff from the Hemlock Restoration Initiative will guide an educational hike at Holmes Educational State Forest.

HRI and the NC Forest Service partnered together to chemically treat these hemlocks for hemlock woolly adelgid back in 2016 and are in the process of retreating them this year. The hike will take participants past a hemlock health monitoring plot to discuss methods of evaluating treatment success. Overall, participants can expect to learn about hemlock ecology, the threat of the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid, and a variety of different control methods being used on both state and national forests in NC, as well as on other public and private lands across the range of eastern hemlock.

The hike will meet at 10:00 a.m., and participants can expect to return to their vehicles around 2:30 p.m., with a break for lunch that you will have brought. We will start from the south entrance to the forest, off of the Old CCC Rd. and hike a two-mile figure-8 loop through the upper portions of the forest’s hemlock conservation area. The route will be on moderate terrain with a fairly strenuous slope at the end.

More information about the meeting location and what to bring will be provided after registering. Please include contact phone number, email address, and emergency contact when you sign up.

Special Note: In case of inclement weather, the back-up hike date is Saturday, December 16th, 2023.

For any questions or to register, contact Caroline Lord at [email protected] or 828-252-4783. While the hike is free to attend, your RSVP is required. Please sign up by Monday, December 4th.

Hemlock Hike

Hemlock Hike

Join HRI on Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a hike in the historic Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah National Forest.
This important and historic site was home to the first modern school of forestry in the United States, and includes seven historical buildings from the time of the Biltmore Forest School (1898-1914) and a 1914 Climax logging train engine. The USDA Forest Service started chemically protecting over 1,000 hemlocks at the Cradle over a decade ago.
Our hike will wind along the paved trails through the Cradle where we can observe many of these beautiful hemlocks among the old cabins and displays. HRI staff will discuss the hemlock conservation work that’s been done in the area, along with the importance of hemlocks in the ecosystem and the threat they face from the hemlock woolly adelgid.
All of the hemlocks you will see were just re-treated by HRI along with the help of volunteers, Job Corps students, and FIND Outdoors staff. Come see for yourself how the trees are faring!
The hike will total about 3 miles, and the paved trails make this hike very accessible for folks of all levels of ability. We will meet at 10 a.m. in front of the Cradle of Forestry Discovery Center, and will be together until around 2 p.m. The trail network makes it easy for participants to leave early if needed.
Please RSVP by October 30th, 2023
Special Note: In case of inclement weather, the back-up hike date is Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Email [email protected] or call 828-252-4783 to reserve your spot or with questions.

North Carolina Cyclo-Cross NCCX Series 2023 at Jackson Park

North Carolina Cyclo-Cross NCCX Series 2023 at Jackson Park

The USA Cycling Professional Cyclocross Calendar (Pro CX) features the premier cyclocross events in America and uses an overall ranking system to determine the best individual male and female ‘cross racers over the course of the season.

Jump Off Rock Half Marathon & 10K

Jump Off Rock Half Marathon & 10K

Discover the beauty of the 4th annual Jump off Rock Half Marathon & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru and UNC Health Pardee, an endurance running event unlike any other! Experience the thrill of one of the most scenic and fastest half marathon races in the south, running “downhill to downtown.” The Half has garnered a reputation as the most breathtaking and picturesque downhill half marathon in the Southeast, and it’s no wonder why!

Starting at Jump off Rock, a national landmark and the highest peak of the Town of Laurel Park, endurance runners will be captivated by the stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the colorful blooms and blossoms of spring. Then, continue on the gently downhill and picturesque 13.1 mile route that leads straight to the heart of downtown Hendersonville at Main Street.

The 10k race is fast and fun, commencing at the base of the Town of Laurel Park at the Hendersonville Family YMCA. Runners can join in with the half marathoners along the route and enjoy the beauty of the Town of Hendersonville that surrounds them. The 10k route is moderately flat and has a couple of gentle rollers throughout.

Finish line festivities await all participants at the same location in Historic Downtown Hendersonville on Main Street, creating a vibrant atmosphere of celebration and camaraderie!

Don’t miss your chance to experience the inspiring beauty of the Jump off Rock Half Marathon & 10k, an event that promises to inspire and captivate you like no other!

EXCITING NEWS: Both races are now USATF Sanctioned AND Certified!

Ugly Sweater Run p/b Hunter Subaru

Ugly Sweater Run p/b Hunter Subaru

Don’t miss the 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Run 5K and 10K presented by Hunter Subaru! The race is set for Saturday, December 2nd at the Riveter in Fletcher, NC! Ugly Sweaters and holiday cheer are strongly encouraged!

Join iDaph Events for a festive 5K and 10K hosted by the Riveter, the nation’s premier indoor climbing gym, bike park, and wellness arena. The courses start at the Riveter and run along scenic and rural paved and farm roads, and return to the Riveter for even more merriment. There’ll be delicious food, drinks, and refreshments (including adult beverages and coffee), and plenty of activities including a premier bike park and a climbing wall.

The races include something for everyone! A 5k, and a 10k (double loop)! Everyone gets a free, cozy, ugly-sweater t-shirt until the deadline, a Hunter Subaru swag bag, and a finisher Christmas ornament! All levels and abilities are welcome! Run a relaxed pace and take selfies, OR run your heart out and try to get a personal best!

Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile

Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile

Get ready to have some fun at the 9th Annual Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile, presented by Hunter Subaru! This Halloween-themed race will bring runners back to the heart of Hendersonville, NC, where they’ll start and finish in the Historic 7th Avenue District.

But that’s not all! The vibrant Fall Festival will be taking place at the Farmers’ Market, so you can expect a spooktacular atmosphere with costumes, decorations, and lots of great candy, snacks, and food!

This family favorite event promises a festive fusion of fitness and fall fun that you won’t want to miss. And, after the race, you can stroll over to the bustling Fall Festival for even more food, drinks, and vendors at the Farmers’ Market. So, come prepared to spook, sprint, and snack your way through this ghoulishly good time! (Don’t forget your cash for all the goodies!)

Costumes are highly encouraged, and prizes will be given out for the best ones!

South Asheville Turkey Trot p/b Hunter Subaru

South Asheville Turkey Trot p/b Hunter Subaru

The 5th annual South Asheville Turkey Trot presented by Hunter Subaru returns to Biltmore Park Town Square for 2023!

Make plans to bring your family and friends and join in on the fun. Awesome race swag includes a comfy t-shirt, goody bag and a unique finisher medal!

Thanksgiving is the largest running holiday with families all over the country! Turkey Trots are a great way to start the day. Join us at Biltmore Park Town Square and enjoy some fresh air and exercise before gathering around the table for your Thanksgiving feast! You’ll share miles and smiles with your family and friends as part of this fun, annual tradition.

The race is located in Biltmore Park Town Square in South Asheville, North Carolina. The entire race is run throughout the Town Square and the surrounding neighborhoods within Biltmore Park, and the course is USATF Certified!

North Carolina Cyclo-Cross NCCX Series 2023 at Jackson Park

USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championship

Ride Rock Creek will host the largest collegiate cycling event that USA Cycling hosts! The event will crown varsity and club National Champions in Cross-Country, Short Track, Downhill, Dual Slalom, and Team Relay. An Omnium National Title will also be awarded to the best overall varsity and club teams at the end of the weekend. Located at 298 W Rock Creek Road, Zirconia.

DuPont Forest Festival

DuPont Forest Festival

In celebration and honor of National Public Lands Day, is a family friendly event that includes yoga, group bike rides, group hikes, a group trail run, face painting, nature walks, “meet the horses,” fly fishing demo, clinics and classes, kids rides, history tours, food trucks and more!

Forest Festival activities include:
Family nature walks
Kids and community yoga
Kids bike clinic and ride
Group rides
Orienteering event
Face painting
Smokey Bear
History tours
Fly fishing demonstration
AND MORE!
Details about the schedule can be found on our website. Please note times and locations are subject to change.

BCCWNC Autumn in the Mountains Car Show

BCCWNC Autumn in the Mountains Car Show

The British Car Club of Western North Carolina announces our 23rd Annual Autumn in the Mountains (AITM) British and European Automobile and Motorcycle Show featuring the 100th Anniversary of MG.

The event will be held from 9am to 3:30pm, Saturday September 23rd, 2023, returning to the show field at Mills River Brewing Co., 336 Banner Farm Rd., Mills River, NC 28759 with access to all the amenities the brewing company has to offer.

Registration for the event opens July 14th on our website at www.bccwnc.org. $30 for the first car or motorcycle. $25 for second and third.

General admission is free.

Awards for British marques, European and motorcycle entries will be based on pre-registered entries.
The featured marque of MG will have separate classes for MGT series, MGA, MGB, and other MG models.

Last year over 200 cars registered for the show.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Ice Skating at Tryon Resort

Tryon Resort’s Ice Skating Rink is a new addition to Winterfest and is offered in the famed Tryon Stadium with skate rentals available by the hour. Bring the whole family to enjoy ice skating, eat delicious food, and get your shopping done all in one magical destination! Hosted November 25, 2022 through February 14, 2023. Open Thursday 2:00pm-9:00PM, Friday and Saturday 10:am-9:30pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-8:30PM, with special hours on Valentine’s Day.

Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k

Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k

Western North Carolina’s most popular, scenic, fall half marathon & 8k, mostly flat, lots of fun, and spectator-friendly!

The 4th Annual Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k presented by Hunter Subaru, both wind through Hendersonville, NC (near Asheville) on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. A Virtual Half Marathon and 8k running option is also available for runners who want to be part of the race weekend experience, but are not able to attend the in-person event.

The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k both offer a scenic, mostly flat course along the Oklawaha Greenway during peak leaf season in the fall. The Half Marathon has less than 400 feet of elevation gain and you won’t want to miss it! We’d like to give a huge thanks to our 2023 Half Marathon & 8k presenting sponsor: Hunter Subaru, for all that they do to help create this amazing event.

Both races finish at the same location in Hendersonville, North Carolina at Jackson Park.

EXCITING NEWS!!
The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k presented by Hunter Subaru is now USATF sanctioned and certified!

Half Marathon USATF Certification Number – NC22016DF
8k USATF Certification Number – NC22015DF

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

The Adventure Center of Asheville is excited to host the 10th Annual Haunted Trail presented by Mellow Mushroom, Asheville’s only family-friendly haunt! The Haunted Trail is created and brought to life by Asheville Plays. This event is ideal for Halloween lovers of all ages, however, kids age 3-12 are the suggested age range. This is the third year that the Adventure Center has hosted this one-of-a-kind live outdoor theatrical experience where guests are promised an entirely immersive and interactive spooky night out. The Halloween Festival also includes an Aerial Glow Trail, Pirates Cove with a 30-foot Pirate Ship and live Mermaids, tricks and treats (including Mellow Mushroom Pizza, local beer, hot chocolate, and smores), face painting, balloon art, and life-sized games.

Book your tickets today! Haunted Trail tickets do not sell out but Combo Passes that include the aerial Glow Trail do!

For more information, please check out our website: https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail/

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

The Adventure Center of Asheville is excited to host the 10th Annual Haunted Trail presented by Mellow Mushroom, Asheville’s only family-friendly haunt! The Haunted Trail is created and brought to life by Asheville Plays. This event is ideal for Halloween lovers of all ages, however, kids age 3-12 are the suggested age range. This is the third year that the Adventure Center has hosted this one-of-a-kind live outdoor theatrical experience where guests are promised an entirely immersive and interactive spooky night out. The Halloween Festival also includes an Aerial Glow Trail, Pirates Cove with a 30-foot Pirate Ship and live Mermaids, tricks and treats (including Mellow Mushroom Pizza, local beer, hot chocolate, and smores), face painting, balloon art, and life-sized games.

Book your tickets today! Haunted Trail tickets do not sell out but Combo Passes that include the aerial Glow Trail do!

For more information, please check out our website: https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail/

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

The Adventure Center of Asheville is excited to host the 10th Annual Haunted Trail presented by Mellow Mushroom, Asheville’s only family-friendly haunt! The Haunted Trail is created and brought to life by Asheville Plays. This event is ideal for Halloween lovers of all ages, however, kids age 3-12 are the suggested age range. This is the third year that the Adventure Center has hosted this one-of-a-kind live outdoor theatrical experience where guests are promised an entirely immersive and interactive spooky night out. The Halloween Festival also includes an Aerial Glow Trail, Pirates Cove with a 30-foot Pirate Ship and live Mermaids, tricks and treats (including Mellow Mushroom Pizza, local beer, hot chocolate, and smores), face painting, balloon art, and life-sized games.

Book your tickets today! Haunted Trail tickets do not sell out but Combo Passes that include the aerial Glow Trail do!

For more information, please check out our website: https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail/

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

The Adventure Center of Asheville is excited to host the 10th Annual Haunted Trail presented by Mellow Mushroom, Asheville’s only family-friendly haunt! The Haunted Trail is created and brought to life by Asheville Plays. This event is ideal for Halloween lovers of all ages, however, kids age 3-12 are the suggested age range. This is the third year that the Adventure Center has hosted this one-of-a-kind live outdoor theatrical experience where guests are promised an entirely immersive and interactive spooky night out. The Halloween Festival also includes an Aerial Glow Trail, Pirates Cove with a 30-foot Pirate Ship and live Mermaids, tricks and treats (including Mellow Mushroom Pizza, local beer, hot chocolate, and smores), face painting, balloon art, and life-sized games.

Book your tickets today! Haunted Trail tickets do not sell out but Combo Passes that include the aerial Glow Trail do!

For more information, please check out our website: https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail/

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

The Adventure Center of Asheville is excited to host the 10th Annual Haunted Trail presented by Mellow Mushroom, Asheville’s only family-friendly haunt! The Haunted Trail is created and brought to life by Asheville Plays. This event is ideal for Halloween lovers of all ages, however, kids age 3-12 are the suggested age range. This is the third year that the Adventure Center has hosted this one-of-a-kind live outdoor theatrical experience where guests are promised an entirely immersive and interactive spooky night out. The Halloween Festival also includes an Aerial Glow Trail, Pirates Cove with a 30-foot Pirate Ship and live Mermaids, tricks and treats (including Mellow Mushroom Pizza, local beer, hot chocolate, and smores), face painting, balloon art, and life-sized games.

Book your tickets today! Haunted Trail tickets do not sell out but Combo Passes that include the aerial Glow Trail do!

For more information, please check out our website: https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail/

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

The Adventure Center of Asheville is excited to host the 10th Annual Haunted Trail presented by Mellow Mushroom, Asheville’s only family-friendly haunt! The Haunted Trail is created and brought to life by Asheville Plays. This event is ideal for Halloween lovers of all ages, however, kids age 3-12 are the suggested age range. This is the third year that the Adventure Center has hosted this one-of-a-kind live outdoor theatrical experience where guests are promised an entirely immersive and interactive spooky night out. The Halloween Festival also includes an Aerial Glow Trail, Pirates Cove with a 30-foot Pirate Ship and live Mermaids, tricks and treats (including Mellow Mushroom Pizza, local beer, hot chocolate, and smores), face painting, balloon art, and life-sized games.

Book your tickets today! Haunted Trail tickets do not sell out but Combo Passes that include the aerial Glow Trail do!

For more information, please check out our website: https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail/

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

The Adventure Center of Asheville is excited to host the 10th Annual Haunted Trail presented by Mellow Mushroom, Asheville’s only family-friendly haunt! The Haunted Trail is created and brought to life by Asheville Plays. This event is ideal for Halloween lovers of all ages, however, kids age 3-12 are the suggested age range. This is the third year that the Adventure Center has hosted this one-of-a-kind live outdoor theatrical experience where guests are promised an entirely immersive and interactive spooky night out. The Halloween Festival also includes an Aerial Glow Trail, Pirates Cove with a 30-foot Pirate Ship and live Mermaids, tricks and treats (including Mellow Mushroom Pizza, local beer, hot chocolate, and smores), face painting, balloon art, and life-sized games.

Book your tickets today! Haunted Trail tickets do not sell out but Combo Passes that include the aerial Glow Trail do!

For more information, please check out our website: https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail/

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

The Adventure Center of Asheville is excited to host the 10th Annual Haunted Trail presented by Mellow Mushroom, Asheville’s only family-friendly haunt! The Haunted Trail is created and brought to life by Asheville Plays. This event is ideal for Halloween lovers of all ages, however, kids age 3-12 are the suggested age range. This is the third year that the Adventure Center has hosted this one-of-a-kind live outdoor theatrical experience where guests are promised an entirely immersive and interactive spooky night out. The Halloween Festival also includes an Aerial Glow Trail, Pirates Cove with a 30-foot Pirate Ship and live Mermaids, tricks and treats (including Mellow Mushroom Pizza, local beer, hot chocolate, and smores), face painting, balloon art, and life-sized games.

Book your tickets today! Haunted Trail tickets do not sell out but Combo Passes that include the aerial Glow Trail do!

For more information, please check out our website: https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail/

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

The Adventure Center of Asheville is excited to host the 10th Annual Haunted Trail presented by Mellow Mushroom, Asheville’s only family-friendly haunt! The Haunted Trail is created and brought to life by Asheville Plays. This event is ideal for Halloween lovers of all ages, however, kids age 3-12 are the suggested age range. This is the third year that the Adventure Center has hosted this one-of-a-kind live outdoor theatrical experience where guests are promised an entirely immersive and interactive spooky night out. The Halloween Festival also includes an Aerial Glow Trail, Pirates Cove with a 30-foot Pirate Ship and live Mermaids, tricks and treats (including Mellow Mushroom Pizza, local beer, hot chocolate, and smores), face painting, balloon art, and life-sized games.

Book your tickets today! Haunted Trail tickets do not sell out but Combo Passes that include the aerial Glow Trail do!

For more information, please check out our website: https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail/

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

10th Annual Haunted Trail at the Adventure Center of Asheville

The Adventure Center of Asheville is excited to host the 10th Annual Haunted Trail presented by Mellow Mushroom, Asheville’s only family-friendly haunt! The Haunted Trail is created and brought to life by Asheville Plays. This event is ideal for Halloween lovers of all ages, however, kids age 3-12 are the suggested age range. This is the third year that the Adventure Center has hosted this one-of-a-kind live outdoor theatrical experience where guests are promised an entirely immersive and interactive spooky night out. The Halloween Festival also includes an Aerial Glow Trail, Pirates Cove with a 30-foot Pirate Ship and live Mermaids, tricks and treats (including Mellow Mushroom Pizza, local beer, hot chocolate, and smores), face painting, balloon art, and life-sized games.

Book your tickets today! Haunted Trail tickets do not sell out but Combo Passes that include the aerial Glow Trail do!

For more information, please check out our website: https://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/asheville-haunted-trail/

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