{"id":13311,"date":"2018-06-20T09:31:55","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T16:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=13311"},"modified":"2018-06-20T09:49:27","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T16:49:27","slug":"asheville-adventure-primer-new-unique-ways-explore-top-outdoor-destination-summer-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2018\/06\/20\/asheville-adventure-primer-new-unique-ways-explore-top-outdoor-destination-summer-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Asheville Adventure Primer: New And Unique Ways To Explore A Top Outdoor Destination This Summer And Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13312\" src=\"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Sitting-along-the-famed-Blue-Ridge-Parkway-and-surrounded-by-the-highest-peaks-in-the-East-Asheville-is-one-of-the-nations-top-outdoor-vacation-destinations..jpeg\" alt=\"Sitting along the famed Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounded by the highest peaks in the East, Asheville is one of the nation's top outdoor vacation destinations.\" width=\"2700\" height=\"1800\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Colorful outdoor hangouts along one of the oldest rivers in the world; new off-road adventures at Biltmore; whitewater surfing on your belly; new hiking trails with history among the highest peaks in the eastern U.S.; yoga al fresco (or with a baby goat!); and gourmet picnics worthy of\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">James Beard<\/span>\u00a0(and the famed Blue Ridge Parkway) \u2013 summer and fall in the\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville<\/span>\u00a0area bring a wealth of scenic adventures to Blue Ridge Mountain travelers.<\/p>\n<p>Check out this primer for new and unusual outdoor pursuits in one of the nation&#8217;s top outdoor vacation destinations:\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville, North Carolina<\/span>.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Outdoor Town At-a-Glance:<\/b>\u00a0Sitting along the famed Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounded by one million acres of protected wilderness,\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0backyard has the highest mountain peaks east of the\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Mississippi<\/span>; thousands of miles of hiking and biking trails; unmatched biodiversity that brings a parade of mountain color from summer rhododendron blooms to fall foliage displays; and\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">George Vanderbilt&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a08,000-acre playground at Biltmore Estate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><u>HIKING NEWS<\/u><\/h3>\n<p><b><u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/b><b><i>New Trails, A Tour to Spot Elk + A Family-Friendly Hotel Hike<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Hiking Gone Hollywood:<\/b>\u00a0Closed for nearly a decade, the ever-popular\u00a0<b>Skyline Trail<\/b>\u00a0that leads to the top of 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls in the\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Chimney Rock<\/span>\u00a0section of\u00a0<b>Chimney Rock State Park<\/b>has reopened. The area near the top of the falls (where the final fight scene in the 1992 film\u00a0<i>The Last of the Mohicans<\/i>\u00a0occurred) once again provides guests with incredible panoramic views, now along a higher route and venturing deeper into the woods.<\/li>\n<li><b>Picturesque Picnic Trail Expands: Bearwallow Mountain Trail<\/b>, a Hickory Nut Gorge-area trail known for its Instagram-worthy views, grazing cows and spring wildflowers, has recently expanded with the 3-mile Little Bearwallow Mountain Trail that goes to a 100-foot waterfall, towering cliffs and awe-inspiring views.\u00a0<b>Recently announced:<\/b>\u00a0Thanks to conservation easements, this trail will extend across the mountain in the next few years.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploreasheville.com\/stories\/post\/bearwallow-mountain-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">More info on the Bearwallow Mountain Trail<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><b>JUST OPENED:\u00a0<\/b>Connecting\u00a0<b><span class=\"xn-location\">Lake Lure<\/span><\/b>\u00a0with\u00a0<b>Chimney Rock State Park<\/b>, the\u00a0<b>Weed Patch Mountain Trail<\/b>, the newest leg of the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail, is 8.6 miles of remote, rugged backcountry offering unrivaled solitude and absolute tranquility for hikers, mountain bikers and rock climbers.<\/li>\n<li><b>Elk-Watching in the Smokies: NEW<\/b>\u00a0for 2018,\u00a0<b>Asheville Hiking Tours<\/b>\u00a0is rolling out a biologist-designed, guided &#8220;safari-like&#8221;\u00a0<b>Smoky Mountain Elk Tour<\/b>, with guaranteed viewings, the story behind the reintroduction of the creatures to\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina<\/span>\u00a0and the history and ecology of the Appalachian Mountains.<\/li>\n<li><b>A Family Hike: Holiday Inn Asheville &#8211; Biltmore East\u00a0<\/b>constructed a beautifully landscaped 2-acre wooded walking trail, conveniently located just off the parking lot and providing an easy escape. The hotel is pet- and kid-friendly and also features an outdoor pool with serene mountain views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><u>OUTDOOR SPORTS<\/u><\/h3>\n<p><b><u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/b><b><i>Tour Biltmore via Electric Adventure Vehicle, Try an Asheville-Invented Watercraft + Treetops at Night<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Go Off-Road Through Biltmore&#8217;s Backyard: NEW\u00a0<\/b>this summer, a two-hour-long\u00a0<b>Outrider Tour<\/b>takes guests on remote off-road trails and roads on the grounds of America&#8217;s Largest Home via electric recumbent tricycle.\u00a0<b>MORE ADVENTURES COMING SOON TO BILTMORE:\u00a0<\/b>Falconry and fly fishing from a kayak!<\/li>\n<li><b>Belly Up to the River:\u00a0<\/b>Now available for rent at French Broad Outfitters&#8217; Hominy Creek location,\u00a0<b>Bellyaks<\/b>\u00a0were invented in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville<\/span>\u00a0and allow you to ride the river on your belly with a face-first kayak and webbed gloves for paddles. This kayaking alternative provides a unique vantage point while floating downstream, or for more extreme whitewater adventures.<\/li>\n<li><b>See the Sights at Night (NEW!):\u00a0<\/b>The\u00a0<b>Adventure Center of\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is hosting night climbs,\u00a0<b>Twilight in the Treetops<\/b>, at their Treetops Adventure Park, Saturdays (<span class=\"xn-chron\">June 2<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 25<\/span>). Catch the sky transforming from dusk to night while the trails and obstacles are illuminated (ages 4 and over).<\/li>\n<li><b>International Horse Sporting Event in Western N.C.:\u00a0<\/b>The\u00a0<b>FEI World Equestrian Games<\/b>, the largest sporting event in\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>\u00a0in 2018, takes place in nearby\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Tryon<\/span>\u00a0(45 minutes southeast of\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville<\/span>)\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 11-23<\/span>. The games, expected to attract nearly 500,000 people from more than 70 countries, include competitions such as jumping, dressage, endurance, vaulting and reining.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.exploreasheville.com\/WEG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">More info<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Pop-Up Gear Manufacturing:<\/b>\u00a0<b><span class=\"xn-person\">Diamond Brand Gear<\/span>\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 whose storied 136-year history includes manufacturing the\u00a0very first backpack for the Boy Scouts, as well as supplying the U.S. military in both WWI and WWII \u2013 has just opened a temporary &#8220;micro&#8221; factory downtown (through\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">January 2019<\/span>), offering a behind-the-scenes look at their production, as well as exclusive products available for purchase only at that location. Visitors can also get a hands-on experience sewing on their machines.<\/li>\n<li><b>ADVENTURE SAVINGS TIP:\u00a0<\/b>The nation&#8217;s largest outdoor-recreation company,\u00a0<b>Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC)<\/b>\u00a0provides a full day of play with the &#8220;Nantahala Adventure Pass.&#8221; Visitors can combine four of their most popular activities, like rafting or mountain biking, while saving some bucks in the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>STAY UP TO DATE ON THE\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/category\/lifestyle\/\">LATEST LIFESTYLE ARTICLES HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><u>ALTERNATIVE LODGING<\/u><\/h3>\n<p><b><u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/b><b><i>Go Glamping + Tack on Some Adventure<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Glamp It Up:<\/b>\u00a0Choose from vintage trailers, Instagram-worthy airstreams, yurts and tent cabins with\u00a0<b>Asheville Glamping<\/b>. A great getaway for couples, you can also upgrade your stay with a massage \u2013 and make it an outdoor one (with a shade tent available). On weekend mornings, guests can enjoy onsite outdoor yoga (until October).<\/li>\n<li><b>Added Value:<\/b>\u00a0Add some outdoor adventure to a trip through some of the area&#8217;s top vacation-rental companies.\u00a0<b>Yonder Luxury Vacation Rentals<\/b>,\u00a0<b>Carolina Mornings\u00a0<\/b>and<b>\u00a0Greybeard Rentals\u00a0<\/b>offer outdoor-adventure deals and add-ons to customize your stay.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploreasheville.com\/packages-deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check out their travel packages and more<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><b>TIP:<\/b>\u00a0See what life on the road is all about at the\u00a0<b>Asheville Van Life Rally<\/b>\u00a0(with general admission on\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, Sept. 22<\/span>) at\u00a0<b>JuneBug Retro Resort<\/b>\u00a0(a new 50-acre property of colorfully restored 1950s campers just 12 minutes from downtown\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville<\/span>). This celebration of the &#8220;van life&#8221; community and culture, in its fourth year, will have a full lineup of music, food trucks, beer, a vendor village, swag and a children&#8217;s area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><u>OUTDOOR HANGOUTS<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/b><b><i>Outdoor Restaurant, Music and Bar Spaces Make Waves<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>French Broad Outfitters<\/b>\u00a0recently opened\u00a0<b>Riverside Bar<\/b>\u00a0at a popular river-access spot. Made out of a recycled shipping container, this bar offers hammocks, picnic tables and food trucks in the summer. (<b>TIP:<\/b>\u00a0Grab a local beer while you pick up your Bellyak rental!)<\/li>\n<li><b>White Duck Taco Shop River Relocation (NEW!):<\/b>\u00a0Set to move its flagship location in early summer to 3 acres of riverfront property, this growing taco empire will now welcome tubers right off the river, taking over a refashioned military Quonset hut with a refurbished bus for an outdoor bar, a box truck for outdoor movie nights and picnic tables aplenty.<\/li>\n<li><b>COMING SOON: Burial Beer Co.&#8217;s Forestry Camp<\/b>, set on a historic property near Biltmore Village, will give new life to buildings that once housed young forestry workers of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Burial&#8217;s second location, it will also include a production brewery, taproom and restaurant.<\/li>\n<li><b>TIP:<\/b>\u00a0For more riverside fun, catch some live music at the junkyard-turned-shipping-container-themed\u00a0<b>Salvage Station<\/b>\u00a0or dine on the back deck of the largest container-constructed restaurant in the U.S.,\u00a0<b>Smoky Park Supper Club<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><u>YOGA HERE, THERE &amp; EVERYWHERE<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/b><b><i>Yoga on the Water, With a Beer or Goat + A Dedicated Festival<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>SUP Yoga on the World&#8217;s Third Oldest River:\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">Wai Mauna<\/span><\/b>, known for its sunrise Dawn Patrol stand-up paddleboard tours and six-person Party Barge, is offering\u00a0<b>SUP Yoga<\/b>\u00a0classes\u00a0<b>(NEW!)<\/b>\u00a0this season. The two-hour morning lessons include paddling instruction and a yoga session on top of anchored paddleboards along a calm stretch of water, led by professional instructors.<\/li>\n<li><b>Cheers to Buddhi Yoga:<\/b>\u00a0 Hip-hop-inspired\u00a0<b>Buddhi Yoga<\/b>, a local favorite, has moved to\u00a0<b>Archetype Brewing<\/b>\u00a0in the hot Beacham&#8217;s Curve area of\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">West Asheville<\/span>, Sundays at noon. Zen out, get some exercise and wash it all down with a craft beer!<\/li>\n<li><b>A Winning Combo: Franny&#8217;s Farm<\/b>\u00a0hosts monthly sessions of\u00a0<b>Goat Yoga<\/b>, great for beginners or those who simply want some cuddle time with cute baby goats!<\/li>\n<li><b>Asheville Yoga Festival:<\/b>\u00a0Taking place\u00a0<span class=\"xn-chron\">July 26-29<\/span>, this event will feature more than 30 presenters and everything from yoga to meditation to music and outdoor recreation at various venues downtown (including Pack Square Park).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><u>DINE IN OPEN AIR<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><u><br \/>\n<\/u><\/b><b><i>Picnics, Farm Tours + Foraging<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0Top Restaurants Let You Take Your Meal Outside:\u00a0<\/b>Choose from a selection or build your own packed picnic lunch from\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">James Beard<\/span>-nominated chef\u00a0<span class=\"xn-person\">John Fleer&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0<b>The Rhu<\/b>\u00a0and take it to your favorite scenic locale. Set to open later this summer,\u00a0<b>RendezVous<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 from the team behind French-comfort-food staple\u00a0<b>Bouchon<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 will offer picnic baskets to go or to enjoy on their lawn, a specialty garden and p\u00e9tanque courts.<\/li>\n<li><b>Explore the Grounds of Biltmore Like a Vanderbilt:<\/b>\u00a0Do a private three-hour horseback trail ride \u2013 with a picnic lunch included \u2013 in picturesque spots of the 8,000-acre estate.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sample Your Way Through Asheville&#8217;s Surrounding Farmland:<\/b>\u00a0Taste local cheeses, gather fresh eggs, feed farm animals and find out more behind\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0culinary scene with\u00a0<b>Asheville Farm to Table Tours<\/b>, offering full- and half-day options incorporating creameries, Appalachian produce, craft beer and more.<\/li>\n<li><b>Must-Do Mushroom Hunting: NEW\u00a0<\/b>this season,\u00a0<b>No Taste Like Home<\/b>\u00a0is offering a monthly immersion series focused on specific wildcrafting and foraging skills. The longtime\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville<\/span>company is also adding even more tours to the schedule and new partner restaurants to prepare foraged finds from Blue Ridge Mountain terrain around\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville<\/span>\u00a0(the second-richest\u00a0temperate ecosystem on the planet).<\/li>\n<li><b>TIP:\u00a0<\/b>Enjoy\u00a0<b>Outdoor Late-Night Cinema<\/b>\u00a0at\u00a0<b>AUX Bar<\/b>, a\u00a0<b>NEW<\/b>\u00a0downtown restaurant from the creators of\u00a0<span class=\"xn-location\">Asheville&#8217;s<\/span>\u00a0popular Blind Pig Supper Club, featuring a special late-night menu and plans to install wood-fired grills and a bar on the patio this summer. Or, catch\u00a0<b>Isis Restaurant and Music Hall&#8217;s<\/b>\u00a0free outdoor concert series on their lawn while grabbing dinner (Wednesday-Friday evenings).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>SOURCE Explore Asheville Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colorful outdoor hangouts along one of the oldest rivers in the world; new off-road adventures at Biltmore; whitewater surfing on your belly; new hiking trails with history among the highest peaks in the eastern U.S.; yoga al fresco (or with a baby goat!); and gourmet picnics worthy of\u00a0James Beard\u00a0(and the famed Blue Ridge Parkway) \u2013 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