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Outdoors
11 months ago
City park status report: Asheville announces partial riverside reopenings

Many of the parks around Asheville were among the infrastructural casualties of Hurricane Helene last fall. However, the city of Asheville has announced a few riverside locations are on their way back to full restoration.

Asheville Pinball Museum
Education
11 months ago
Day trips: Learning can be fun at these mountain spots

These destinations, among others, make the Asheville area ideal for educational day trips that are informative and fun.

On The Town
11 months ago
Steep Canyon Rangers to play Pack Square Park at free community concert

The Asheville Downtown Association will present the Steep Canyon Rangers with opener Sam Burchfield and the Scoundrels at their Community Concert, an evening of live music and family-friendly activities.

Local
11 months ago
Some areas of Lake James State Park closed this holiday weekend

Many areas of Lake James State Park remain closed because of damage from Tropical Storm Helene.

On The Town
11 months ago
What to do this Memorial Day weekend in the 828: May 23-26

Looking for Memorial Day weekend plans? We’ve got you covered. Check out our guide for things to do this long weekend all over the Asheville area.

Panning for gold
Local
11 months ago
Day trips: Panning for gold, other gems in WNC

Interested in panning for gold near Asheville? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. Gold and other valuable stones can be found in the region.

Local
11 months ago
Triple Falls Trail at DuPont State Recreational Forest reopens

DuPont State Recreational Forest has reopened the popular Triple Falls Trail to foot traffic after temporary repairs.

On Saturday, there will be a ceremony to officially name James Vester Miller Park and unveil new historical signage.
Local
11 months ago
Celebration planned for James Vester Miller Park

On Saturday, there will be a ceremony to officially name James Vester Miller Park and unveil new historical signage.

Outdoors
11 months ago
VIDEO: 7-year-old cicada enthusiast explains the buzz around the bugs

A 7-year-old cicada enthusiast shares his cicada knowledge in a video to accompany our fact sheet about the bug phenomenon.

Buncombe County Parks and Recreation is preparing for the summer season as all five county pools -- including this one in Hominy Valley -- are scheduled to open Saturday, May 24.
Local
11 months ago
Buncombe County pools to open Memorial Day weekend

All five Buncombe County pools are set to open on Saturday, May 24.

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