Have you ever visited Lake James State Park and seen evidence of where a fire had occurred? Many spots you see blackened in the park are due to prescribed fires. Come join us from 10 AM – 2PM this Saturday, the 22nd, to learn why prescribed fires happen and their benefits. Weather permitting, there will even be a live burn demonstration!
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FREE YOGA Classes: (Pardee in the Park)
April 3rd through October 25th, 2025
Thursdays 6:00pm & Saturdays 10:00 am
Join us for our 2025 Pardee in the Park programming: YOGA!!
Meet at the green space behind the Welcome Center.
Hosted by YAM in Hendersonville, Pardee UNC Healthcare, and The Flat Rock Park & Recreation Foundation
*Weather Announcements make via Facebook on The Park at Flat Rock page.
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FREE YOGA classes: (Pardee in the Park)
April 3rd through October 25th, 2025
Thursdays 6:00pm & Saturdays 10:00 am
Join us for our 2025 Pardee in the Park programming: YOGA!!
Meet at the green space behind the Welcome Center.
Hosted by YAM in Hendersonville, Pardee UNC Healthcare, and The Flat Rock Park & Recreation Foundation
*Weather Announcements make via Facebook on The Park at Flat Rock page.
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Grand Re-Opening
We are thrilled to open our doors again and share a space that celebrates the joy of climbing and outdoor adventures.
Come enjoy the company of fellow adventure lovers, there’s room here for everyone. Celebrate this new chapter with us and discover the magic that Fiddlehead has to offer! We can’t wait to see you!
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Discover How Fun Mountain Biking Can Be
MONDAY-SUNDAY: 10AM-6PM
TRAILS ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK WITH VALID PASS FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET
Ride Kanuga Bike Park was born out of a simple concept; make mountain biking fun and welcoming. Founded by Neko Mulally and Dave LaMond; Ride Kanuga is rider built, rider approved. We do this through high quality, safe, and unique mountain bike specific trails; which equip and encourage both new riders and seasoned professionals to gain new skills and experiences. Our team is passionate about delivering the best possible mountain bike experience in Western North Carolina in Hendersonville, a close 30 minutes from Asheville and Brevard.
Kanuga Bike Park features one-way, downhill specific terrain for all abilities. There is a mix of natural features, jump lines and trails unlike any in the region; which are specifically designed to help you progress as a rider. Bikers have the ability to ride a climbing trail with a gentle grade, while taking in the sights and scents of Kanuga’s old growth forest. We support and encourage the use of eBikes, to increase access and spend more time in the fun zone going down.
This bike park project would not be possible without the generous efforts of our friends at Kanuga. Our mission is to provide a safe and fun family environment, while supporting Kanuga’s conservation legacy. Every visit to our park contributes to the conservation and preservation of Kanuga. With 1400 acres, miles of recreation trails, a 30-acre lake, historic guest cottages and Inn Lodging; Kanuga is a premier family retreat and destination for all outdoor enthusiasts.
Ride Kanuga is a bike park for everyone. We have trails ranging from beginner level to pro lines. Our trail map shows you which trails are made for each skill level. Keep in mind, the trails are rated as downhill mountain bike trails.
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Explore a Living Outdoor Classroom with Talking Trees
Public Access Hours of Operation:
March 1 through October 31
Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
November 1 through end of February
Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Closed
(Closed designated N.C. state holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years)
Holmes Educational State Forest has been providing the citizens of North Carolina a living outdoor classroom where visitors of all ages can learn about the local natural forest environment since 1977. The forest, which started out as a nursery developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, has now become one of seven educational state forests located throughout the state. The land along Crab Creek Road was obtained by the state in the mid-1930’s to provide North Carolina landowners White pine and Yellow poplar seedlings. By the late 1960’s the state moved the nursery to Avery County and developed Holmes has a small state forest. Since then, the forest has grown into a diverse woodscape that includes many other plant species from herbs on the forest floor to towering forest trees.
Forest Features:
- Outdoor Education Workshops
- Picnic Facilities
- Ranger Conducted Classes
- Trails with “Talking Trees” and exhibits
- an out-of-commission NC Forest Service helicopter
- a Labyrinth
- gorgeous views and exciting wildlife
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Take a Unique Journey Into Asheville’s Past Amongst Rolling Hills and Gardens
Cemetery Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Gates are open everyday from:
- 7am-8pm April 1 – October 31
- 7am-6pm November 1 – March 31
Asheville has been called home by writers, artists, governors, senators, generals and many notable individuals. Riverside Cemetery offers a unique look into the past and gives the opportunity to learn more about these individuals who shaped the city of Asheville. Riverside Cemetery was founded on August 4th, 1885 by the Asheville Cemetery Company. It was planned as a garden style cemetery which would serve well as both a burial ground and public park. After almost 70 years of ownership, the Asheville Cemetery Company sold Riverside to the City of Asheville in 1952. The City made many improvements to the cemetery, including opening new sections for interments and paving over 3.5 miles of roads inside the cemetery gates. Riverside was named a Buncombe County Treasure Tree Preserve in 1997. Today, we are operated by the City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department.
Riverside Cemetery is not just a place where families come to visit a friend or a loved one. It is a place of beauty, encompassing 87 acres near downtown Asheville, NC overlooking the French Broad River – a place where you can walk, take photographs, paint and visit the grave sites of prominent writers Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry. Among the rolling hills and gardens you can find the graves of prominent writers such as Thomas Wolfe and O. Henry, Civil War heroes, and politicians that shaped North Carolina’s history. Self-guided walking tours are available at the cemetery office Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, and can offer a unique journey into Asheville’s past. More than 4,000 visitors tour the cemetery each year.
City of Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery is located in the Montford Historic District, a short walk or drive from downtown. The cemetery features more than 87 acres of landscaped grounds. The cemetery averages approximately 50 services each year.
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Be Guided Through the Evolution of American Motorcycling and Automotive History
Thurs-Mon, 10:00am-5:00pm
Admission covers a one-day experience at Wheels Through Time.
On July 4th, 2002 Wheels Through Time Museum became a reality when it opened its 38,000 square foot facility in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The Museum features one of the world’s premier collections of Vintage American Transportation, guiding visitors through the evolution of American motorcycling and automotive history. The museum has attracted worldwide media attention and brought hundreds of thousands of visitors to Maggie Valley, North Carolina from all over the globe.
Many visitors consider the displays equally as interesting as the rare machines that are within them. The museum layout is more than a timeline of machines. It has the feel of an old garage, but is touched by relevant artwork of the era and houses precious items of memorabilia by the thousands. The museum is literally a cornucopia of American history.
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See an Interpretation of Life in WNC from the Earliest Inhabitants Into the 20th Century
Old Fort has long been considered a “gateway” to the Blue Ridge Mountains and was the site of the westernmost pioneer outpost in North Carolina prior to the Revolutionary War. Our exhibits, artifacts, photographs, and on-site programs interpret life in western North Carolina from the earliest inhabitants into the 20th century.
Housed in a beautiful 1936 WPA stone building on the banks of historic Mill Creek, our museum offers a number of educational programs and exhibits covering a range of topics related to all who call the 38 counties in our service district “home”.
HOURS
Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sundays: 2pm to 5pm
CLOSED ALL STATE HOLIDAYS
ADMISSION
Admission to the museum’s exhibits and most programs is free, however donations are appreciated. Some special exhibits and programs do have charges. Please call (828) 668-9259 for more information.
LOCATION
We’re located less than a half-mile off Interstate 40’s exit 73 in the heart of downtown Old Fort. Just minutes away from Black Mountain and less than 30 minutes from downtown Asheville. Our address is 24 Water Street, Old Fort, N.C. 28762.
TOURS
All exhibits are designed to be self-guided to be enjoyed at your own pace. Groups may register for special guided tours and programming upon availability and size of the group with two weeks advance reservation. Expect to spend about an hour at our museum to see all that we have to offer.
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Story Explorers: Bird Talk (Grades K-5}
Calling all young bird lovers! Have you ever wondered why birds have different beaks? Would you like to touch a real bird skull?
WNC Nature Center will answer all your bird related questions through a hands-on presentation for grades K-5 next Thursday, April 20th from 4-5 pm. Don’t forget to register online!
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