What is Happening Outside during your Asheville Winter Hiking
by Jenny Gruhn, PhD, Biologist and Owner of Asheville Hiking Tours A barred owl perched on evergreens in winter. As you are hiking this upcoming winter season in the Blue Ridge Mountains, we hope you take a moment to stop and appreciate the complexity of the cold weather processes happening all around you –…
Health Benefits of Hiking: Why You Should Lace up Your Boots and Hit the Trail
Whether it’s looking out the office window, eating lunch in the courtyard, or setting out on a weeklong backpacking trip, people find solace in the tranquility found in nature. Regardless of your hiking skill level, from seasoned-pro to never-been-on-a-trail, you’ve probably experienced the joy that comes from spending time in nature. On a deep level,…
Best Waterfalls near Asheville – Our Top 10
Welcome to beautiful western North Carolina, home to over 250+ waterfalls and plenty of land to explore with it! Our waterfalls come from a vast underground aqueduct originating in Eastern Tennessee, plus the massive amount of yearly rain that we get (60+ inches!), classifying the area as a temperate rainforest. There are so many gorgeous…
Top 5 Waterfall and Summit Hike Daytrips near Asheville, NC
by Amanda Hastings, former Ecotour Guide for Asheville Hiking Tours Asheville, NC is a hotspot for special occasions, with activities for city-goers and mountain-lovers to enjoy. Asheville, NC has been a tourist destination since just before the 19th century and holds a rich history, from the confines of the city to the Blue Ridge Mountains…