Ultimate Guide to Gorges State Park
Western North Carolina's Gorges State Park boasts a dramatic landscape of cascading waterfalls, deep river gorges, and towering cliffs. Adventurous visitors…
Ultimate Guide to Headwaters State Forest
Nestled between the popular Gorges State Park and DuPont State Recreational Forest lies a hidden gem - Headwaters State Forest. Established in 2018, this…
The Ultimate Guide to Panthertown Valley
Calling all hikers, bikers, and adventurers! Nestled in the heart of Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, Panthertown Valley beckons with its…
All About Western NC’s Hellbender
Deep beneath the cool, clear waters of mountain streams in Western North Carolina lurks a creature shrouded in myth and intrigue: the hellbender. This…
Exploring the Trees of Pisgah National Forest
Pisgah National Forest, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a hiker's paradise, a photographer's dream, and a treasure trove for anyone…
Pilot Cove Winter Getaway Special! | Dec 2021 – Feb 2022 | 20%-33% off 3 Nights or More
From the team at Pilot Cove, we would like to invite you to take advantage of our winter getaway special! We can think of no better way to enjoy a quick…
2021 Western North Carolina Summer Camp Guide
Western North Carolina is famous for its breathtaking beauty and wide range of interesting things to do. Tourists from all over the world, not to mention…
Hike of the Week: John Rock Trail
One of our favorite recommendations for a Winter hike in Pisgah National Forest, John Rock trail is a 5-mile loop with a wonderful summit at 3,320 feet.…
COVID-19 Update From Pilot Cove
WE ARE OPEN!
It's needless to say, yet we will anyway! If you're sick or not feeling well, don't come. If you've been around anyone who is sick or hasn't…
Winter Guide to Pisgah National Forest & Brevard NC! 2024-2025
The winter season brings a wonderful mystique to Pisgah National Forest and Brevard NC. This amazing land covering more than 500,000 acres offers incredible…