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10 Best Sunset Spots near Brevard NC

It’s no surprise that a visit to Western North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Pisgah National Forest promises some of the most scenic vistas and…

2023 Fall Color Guide to Brevard NC and Pisgah National Forest

Fall is just around the corner, and it’s one of the most spectacular times of the year throughout the mountains of Western North Carolina. With the leaf…
Sliding Rock

Ultimate Guide to Sliding Rock

Located just 7.6 miles from Pilot Cove inside Pisgah National Forest near Brevard and Asheville, North Carolina, Sliding Rock has been a favorite of generations…
Courthouse Falls

Swimming Holes Near Pisgah, Brevard, and Pilot Cove

Western North Carolina has some of the best swimming holes in the Southeast! There is nothing like cool, refreshing mountain water on a hot summer day.…
Triple Falls DuPont State Forest

Guide to Waterfalls in DuPont State Forest

DuPont State Recreational Forest, just over 15 minutes from Pilot Cove, is the home of more than 10,000 acres of forest, trails, and majestic waterfalls…
guide to trails in DuPont State Forest

Guide to Trails in DuPont State Forest

DuPont State Recreational Forest, just over 15 minutes from Pilot Cove, is home to more than 10,000 acres of forest, trails, and majestic waterfalls between…
Summer Camp Guide WNC

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…
Hiking for Beginners

Hiking for Beginners in Pisgah National Forest

Hiking is a wonderful way to connect with the outdoors, and it’s an activity that you can suit to your experience, skill level, and capabilities. With…
Hardest Trails in Pisgah National Forest

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…
Looking Glass Falls

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…
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…
2021 Guide to Summer in Pisgah

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…