Outdoor News

Asheille -- Winter Lights at The N.C. Arboretum

Though apple picking, leaf peeping, and pumpkin spice in everything define the autumn season for many in the North Carolina mountains, scarecrows are a notable symbol of farms and the fall harvest in Buncombe County.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — What is said to be the largest road running event in North Carolina has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Asheville -- Lazoom Ghosted Walking Comedy Tour! 

RALEIGH– August 13, 2020: Signs of the emerald ash borer were found in Cleveland County for the first time this summer,

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Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Recreation Services recently received 100 bicycle helmets for distribution to local kids and teens through a grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Division.

Here @ WNCTIMES we love sharing popular hiking trails! Share your favorite trails with us so we can pass it along to other hikers! 

Hiking -- Western North Carolina is known for outdoor adventures and NC Tripping is a great place to find out where and where to go!