Brevard NC Pisgah National Forest Best Places to Visit in the US

Smithsonian Magazine Named Brevard One of 15 Best Small Towns to Visit

Smithsonian Magazine named Brevard, NC one of the 15 best small towns to visit in 2021! Citing its 250+ waterfalls, the half-a-million acres+ of Pisgah National Forest, outdoor recreational opportunities, music and festivals, delicious eateries,…
2021 Guide to Summer in Pisgah
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2021 Guide to Summer in Pisgah

It's starting to feel like summertime in Pisgah! Beginning Memorial Day weekend, many families make their way to Brevard and Transylvania County for vacations, outdoor adventures, and summer camp excursions. It's an ideal time for travelers…

Asheville Must See: Spring Blooms at Biltmore

Spring is here! Temperatures are climbing, trees are leafing out, and flowers are blooming. An excellent way to celebrate and experience Spring is to visit the Biltmore Estate for their garden bloom displays. Visit this link for more info…
Summer Camp Guide WNC
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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 the growing number of people who call these mountains home, love this area for the outdoor…
Spring Guide to Pisgah National Forest
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Guide to Spring in Pisgah National Forest and Brevard NC

  Spring has sprung, as they say, in Pisgah National Forest! This is one of the best seasons to vacation in Brevard and Transylvania County, whether it’s for wildflower viewing, hiking, fly fishing, kayaking, festivals, or other outdoor…
John Rock
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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. The John Rock hike starts at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. You’ll pass Cedar…
Ecusta Trail Map
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Comprehensive Guide to the Ecusta Trail

While many Brevard and Hendersonville locals have heard of the proposed “rails to trails” Ecusta Trail project, which will take an out-of-service rail line and turn it into a greenway between the two towns, many Pilot Cove guests may not…
Biltmore House
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HOLIDAYS AT BILTMORE: CREATE A NEW WINTER TRADITION

From November 6 through January 10, Biltmore is a magical place to visit. Inside the largest home in America are 55 elaborate hand-decorated trees, including a 35-foot live fraser fir in the Banquet Hall, one thousand poinsettias, and…
Pisgah National Forest

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 been feeling well, don't come. We are working to be flexible with guests regarding changes…
Pilot Cove Amphitheater
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FUTUREBIRDS Teamwork Retreat! May 2021

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Pilot Cove Second Saturdays – A Concert Series!

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Winter Guide to Pisgah National Forest & Brevard NC! 2019-2020

The winter season brings a wonderful mystique to the Pisgah National Forest and Brevard NC. This amazing land covering more than 500,000 acres offers incredible hardwood forests, waterfalls and plentiful trails. In fact, Transylvania County…