Half Day Getaways: Winter Hiking at Daniel Ridge Falls near Asheville, NC

After the blast of snow we got last weekend, forecasters are calling for temperatures in the high 50s and low 60s this week. That's a perfect combination for winter hikes and breathtaking frozen waterfalls. One of our favorites is Daniel Ridge…

National Parks Centennial Tour in Asheville

February 29 | 5:30 p.m., 1378 Hendersonville Road in Asheville (Parkway Center location)Most of us don't need a reason to celebrate the National Parks, but in 2016, the National Park Service turns 100. Backpacker magazine and Subaru have…

Preparing to Hike the Appalachian Trail

Ask any Appalachian Trail thru hiker and you'll hear that it's the adventure of a lifetime. The majority of the trail is in forest or wild lands, although some portions traverse towns, roads, and farms.The Appalachian National Scenic Trail…