
Hardest Trails in Pisgah National Forest
The Pisgah Ranger District near Pilot Cove and Brevard, North Carolina includes a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails from easy to moderate to difficult, family-friendly to technical. This is a guide to the hardest trails in Pisgah…

Easiest Trails in Pisgah National Forest
The Pisgah Ranger District near Pilot Cove includes a variety of hikes from easy to moderate to difficult, family-friendly to technical. This is a guide to the easiest trails in Pisgah National Forest near Pilot Cove.
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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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

HOLIDAYS AT BILTMORE: CREATE A NEW WINTER TRADITION
From November 4 through January 8, 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…