Biophilia and Nature LoversLord of the Rings meets Planet Earth

Touching Grass But Make It Scenic

Three days immersed in natural beauty

Duration
3 days
Budget
$150-250/person
Best Time
spring, summer, fall
Perfect For
Plant parents and forest bathers

Dylan's Take

Listen, I'm from Florida where 'nature' meant dodging alligators. Moving here was like Dorothy stepping into Oz.

Seasonal Editions Available

fallOctober 10-25

Peak Foliage Spectacular

Leaf peeping but make it Instagram-worthy

Special highlights:
Drive the Parkway when...Hike to waterfalls surrounded...Apple cider donuts at...
springApril 15-May 30

Wildflower Wanderer

When the mountains explode with color

Special highlights:
Catch the synchronized fireflies...Trillium spotting on the...Spring ephemeral hunting in...

Your Weekend Schedule

Friday
Day 1

Gardens & Greenways

4:00pm

NC Arboretum

$16
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way

434 acres of gardens

Insider Tip: Bonsai Garden is incredible

Saturday
Day 2

Mountain Majesty

7:00am

Black Balsam Knob

Free

360-degree views

Insider Tip: Bring layers

Sunday
Day 3

River & Forest

9:00am

Bent Creek

$5 parking

Forest trails

Must-Do Experiences

  • Black Balsam sunrise
  • NC Arboretum

Insider Tips

  • Download AllTrails app
  • Weekdays less crowded

Where to Stay

North Asheville

Close to trails

Getting Around

  • Car essential

Photo Ops

  • 📸 Black Balsam panorama

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