Strawberry Gap Trail, located just over the mountain from Hickory Nut Gap Farm, is a steep climb filled with unique natural structures and a couple terrific views.
Crews secure blazes in Lytle Cove and Rutherford County as rain moves into the region
Lytle Cove fire reaches full containment as crews continue work on Shumont Mountain blaze
The Handcrafted Dambo Trolls are watching—and they want to learn about you at the North Carolina Arboretum’s Trolls: A Field Study.
Crews report 4.5 acres burned off Lytle Cove Road; no structures threatened
The new year has arrived, and with it, another list of things to do in the Asheville area this weekend. Read our guide and discover ways to spend the first weekend of 2026.
Blaze burning near Bald Mountain Road is more than 50% contained; no homes threatened
Gusts up to 55 mph expected overnight in Buncombe, Mitchell and Yancey counties
North Carolina Forest Service discourages outdoor burning amid New Year’s weather
Buncombe County officials say drought conditions raise fire danger but stop short of issuing a ban