Wow - Lake Junaluska has so much to offer…read more Lake Junaluska Outfitters has many amenities including a pool that overlooks the lake and kayaks to rent. There's tennis courts and plenty of parking. This place is incredible! There's a maze, gazebo, bridge for cars to cross from one side of the lake to the other, boardwalk and the most fragrant rose garden lining the sidewalk. The entire paved trail is about 6-7 miles total. Right now, the roses aren't blooming as frequently since it's not the right time, but I was so lucky to still be able to enjoy the few that were! They also planted sunflowers and there are rocking chairs outside one of the buildings, so you can sit back with mountain views & take in the cool weather (64F is much better compared to 108F in Tampa, FL)!

Our family loves North Mills River! If you're looking to hike, fish, ride horses, picnic, camp,…read moreetc. this is a solid spot. The picnic area is very well maintained and each picnic table typically has a charcoal grill to go with it. We really love fishing out here! If you're lucky enough to outsmart the elusive fish out here... you can expect to catch rainbow, brook, and brown trout!

The camp host was unprofessional, rude, and threatened to call the sheriffs department because he…read moresaid we were talking too loud. We were not loud and are filing a complaint. We have been coming here for years but will not pay to be treated this way.

This is a beautiful pond that is located in the arbatorium in Asheville North Carolina. We visited…read morethis weekend and we got to walk around the entire arbatorium and I saw this little pond so we visited it as well. It's off in the corner next to the big building and it has many good fax on the outside of the animals that are located in the pond. It also is joined to a pavilion called Harleys pavilion that is very nice as well. The pond is very nice and it's fun to throw rocks play walk around and it just at Myer and relax

This is beautiful roadside overlook that provides you easy access to the waters of the Rocky Broad,…read morethere are a few parking spaces that runs perpendicular to the road. There are signs posted designating the space as well as a trash barrel - the split rail fence offers you a great view but you'll definitely want to get closer to the water's edge, this requires you to dip under the top railing and maneuver down a rocky bank that has an elevation change of no more than ten feet (the mid-railing is missing in this one spot only that's next to the trash dispenser) I didn't see any signage that would prevent you from accessing the lower level however it's definitely not an improved trail so proceed with caution the terrain is uneven and if wet could be very slippery. Once you transverse the hazards it's all giant boulders and sand, the rocks provide an obstacle course of adventure and some element of danger so good footwear is a must flip flops and bare-feet may add to the risk. The water is beautiful and well worth the effort. This place is often referred to as a beach, it's not like any I've experienced but I liked it. I was definitely interested in finding out something about the namesake and the following information is some of what I've found after doing a short search: Paul Matthews was born Dec 25, 1866 and died January 17, 1954. He was the Episcopal Bishop of New Jersey from 1915 to 1937. He married his wife Elsie Proctor (from the family of Proctor & Gamble) - it seems Paul had respiratory issues and the clean mountain air provided him some relief so he purchased some property and the rest is history. There no doubt Paul and Elsie Matthews had a positive financial impact on the area and this overlook was one way to acknowledge their contribution. It's worth a few minutes of your time and is a great spot to take a break or enjoy a cool drink and a snack in the shade...

So my cousin booked this for my birthday, and it was WONDERFUL! A fall hike (mid-October), crisp…read moreweather, waterfalls plus meditation and yoga outside. Does it get better? Yes, my cousin brought cookies, hats and a candle from my mom and sister, and there was singing after yoga. Amy was in charge of our small group and made it a fantastic experience. She took photos of us too and made sure we had the best shots (and accommodated our suggestions). Doing yoga and then staring up into the blue sky surrounded by perfectly colored trees, oh so idyllic. Please, please do this if you were thinking about it. It's well worth your time and money.

I had an amazing experience at Namaste in Nature's yoga retreat. The weekend went so smoothly, and…read morewas such a treat to my body, mind, and spirit. Not only did I learn new yoga techniques and meet new, like-minded people, the location of the retreat was perfect! Miranda had clearly thought of each and every detail, allowing us to have some time each day - individual or group - in the surrounding nature - from streams to a hike guided by a local, to the grounds of the retreat center. Namaste in Nature's micro-retreats to guided hikes/yoga experieces are amazing as well. It's a great way to explore an area of WNC in full! Namaste in Nature has already researched the best driving route, the best time to go to avoid crowds on the trail, the hidden "pool" off the trail, the best photo opps, and more. Leave it to the experts at Namaste in Nature to maximize your time in Western North Carolina! You will be delighted!

This trail was a great short walk with our pups. There is access to the creek and it has…read moreinteresting attractions in the ruins of a dam. It's a quiet and peaceful approximately 1.5 mile round trip on a dirt trail. There is a port-o-potty and the trail eventually leads to picnic tables. There is a small beach with creek access but there is a sign saying to swim at your own risk due to possible contamination. Overall it was a great, short easy trail that would be nice for running. Park at the parking lot across from the old National Guard Armory on Shelburne Road. Walk 100 yards west on Shelburne Road (away from Brevard) and take the dirt road to the left down to Hominy Creek. The trail goes about 2/3 mile west along the creek.

Lovey trail alongside a relaxing stream. Several benches scattered throughout the trail, random…read morepicnic tables, a few fire rings, a sandy beach halfway down the trail, port-o-potty even further down the trail towards the end, and only 12 minutes from home within Asheville. Dog friendly with doggy bag dispensary at both ends of trail, every dog I personally passed by was on a leash and the consistent foot traffic was friendly. Found on yelp. Charming

We had a blast paddle boarding down the French Broad River. It was the highlight of our trip!…read moreElizabeth is such a joyful human, she brought laughter and fun to our day as well as gave some great recommendations for our travels. We will absolutely be back and will spread the word to our friends about Wai Mauna!

Easy to book, great service, and wonderful views! Took my sister paddle boarding on the 7 mile self…read moreguided trip that passes the Biltmore. Amazing and relaxing day. Very peaceful.

Went to the Halloween Carnival last year and it was awesome! It's a free event and great for the…read morewhole family. They have a costume contest, face painting, carnival games, inflatable bounce houses, and Halloween crafts. It's only held for a couple hours so you have a short window of opportunity to get there! Held at the Fletcher Community Park Field #5, 85 Howard Gap Road. Take the whole family!