Golf
Etowah Valley Country Club Hendersonville, NC 27 hole championship course 800-451-8174 etowahvalley.com
Fairfield Mountains 747 Buffalo Creek rd. Lake Lure, NC 28746 828-625-9111 800-829-3149 fairfieldmountains.com
Lake Lure Golf Open to the public, 18 holes on 2 courses (Apple Valley 828-625-2888 or Bald Mountain Golf Courses 828-625-2626) lakeluregolf.com
Reems Creek Golf Club 36 Pink Fox Cove Road Weaverville, NC 28787 828-645-4393 reemscreekgolf.com
First Tee Mountain Golf 35 Woodmere Rd. Arden, NC 28704 828-650-6644 866-650-6644
Forest/Outdoors, Fishing, Equestrian, Swimming, Hiking, Whitewater rafting
Saluda Fishing: If you contact Curtis Wright Outfitters; (Saluda’s very own outdoors supply/guide service) they can tell you all about where to find excellent local fishing. The phone number is 828-749-3444, ask for Carlton or Chad. Also, you can visit ncwildlife.org to view the hunting and fishing maps for all of the NC game lands.
CROFT STATE NATURAL AREA Near Spartanburg, SC, this 7,000 acre park offers two lakes, fishing, boating, hiking, tennis, biking, and horseback riding (bring your own horse).
Davidson River Outfitters 26 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest NC, 28768 828-877-4181 888-861-0111 davidsonflyfishing.com Full-service fly-fishing outfitter and guide service specializing in trout, smallmouth bass, private trophy trout water
DuPont State Forest The forest encompasses 10,268 acres in Henderson and Transylvania counties. It is situated in the Little River valley and includes waterfalls and 80 miles of roads and trails wandering through mountainous terrain. The forest is open to the public for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Fishing is allowed with a valid NC fishing license. Hunting is by special permit only, issued by a permit agent of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. The North Carolina Division of Forest Resources manages the forest. For additional information call 828-877-6527 dupontforest.com
Chimney Rock Park Chimney Rock Park is a natural attraction covering 1000 acres. On a clear day the view spans as far as Kings Mountain, seventy-five miles to the east. You can take the elevator 26 stories inside the mountain to reach the top of the Chimney and the trails. Chimney Rock Park hosts special events throughout the year, including an Easter sunrise service, an Earth Day celebration, demonstrations, and guided nature walks. Chimney Rock Park is located 14 miles east of Hendersonville.
For additional information call (800) 277-9611. chimneyrockpark.com
Foothills Trail Conference The foothills trail follows the North and South Carolina state lines, skirting the northern shores of Lake Jocassee through the Jocassee Gorges region. The foothills trail connects Table Rock and Oconee State Parks in South Carolina while passing through Gorges State Park in North Carolina.
Gorges State Park Sapphire, NC 828-966-9099
Oconee State Park Mountain Rest, SC 864-638-5353
Table Rock State Park Pickens, SC 864-878-9813
USFS Highlands, NC 828-526-3765/ Walhalla, SC 864-638-9568
The Foothills Trail Conference 864-467-9537 foothillstrail.org
FENCE Foothills Equestrian Nature Center offers hiking and horseback riding trails, bird walks, nature center, pond with boardwalk and picnic area. 320 acre nature preserve. Equestrian events, concerts and more throughout the year. Free and open to the public. For additional information call (828) 859-9021. fence.org
French Broad Rafting Expeditions 7525 Unit 2, US HWY 25/70, Marshall, NC 28753 800-570-7238 frenchbroadrafting.com
Forest/Outdoors Rock Climbing Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School Custom Climbing adventures, certified instruction 951 Crab Creek Road., Hendersonville, NC 28739 888-284-8433 foxmountainguides.com
Grandfather Mountain Grandfather Mountain is one of the most environmentally significant mountains in the world. Crossing the famous swinging footbridge suspends you more than a mile above sea level. For over 100 years Grandfather Mountain has been a wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve, with an elevation of 5,964 feet. For additional information call 800-468-7325 grandfather.com
Green River Game Lands 16 miles of trails with multiple access points, for more information, contact Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO) at 121 Third Ave, West Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385 eco-wnc.org
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Headwaters Outfitters Intersection of Hwy 64 and 215 Rosman, NC 28772 828-877-3106 headwatersoutfitters.com
Holmes State Forest Holmes Educational State Forest offers a series of well-marked trails, accented by exhibits and displays depicting ecology of a managed forest. Picnic sites with tables and a spacious picnic shelter (with grills ) are also available. Holmes Educational State Forest is located about 8 1/2 miles from downtown Hendersonville. The forest is open Tuesday-Sunday from mid-March to late November. For additional information call (828) 692-0100. 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville.
Huck Finn Adventures 158 Bridge St. Hot Springs, NC 28743 828-622-9645 877-520-4658 huckfinnrafting.com
Lake Lure Lake Lure’s 27 miles of shoreline is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Lake Lure was selected by National Geographic as one of the Ten Most Spectacular man-made lakes in the World. The lake offers a marina, boat tours and a sandy beach. Lake Lure is located 14 miles east of Hendersonville. For additional information call Lake Lure Tours at 1-877-558-7433. lakelure.com
Forest/Outdoors Spilunking Linville Caverns Hwy 221 N. Marion 28752 828-756-4171 800-419-0540 linvillecaverns.com View inside the NC mountains, Guided tours on level paths About 20 minutes from Saluda, Lake Lure is where the film "Dirty Dancing" was filmed. There is a public beach on the lake, as well as shops, eateries, etc
North Mills River Recreational Area North Mills River Recreational Area is located just 13 miles from Hendersonville and offers picnic sites, campsites, river fishing & tubing. For additional information call 828-877-3265 www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/nfnc_fishing/north_mills_river_area.htm
Pearson's Falls Pearson's Falls is located on Pearson's Falls Rd., off Pacolet River Scenic Byway, Highway 176. Easy well maintained hiking trails, picnic areas, bird watching, wildflowers, a rushing river and a 90 ft. waterfall. Closed Mondays year round and Monday-Tuesday (Nov.1st - March 1st) Admission fee.
For additional information call (828) 749-3031.
Pisgah National Forest has 501,691 acres stretching across the eastern edge of Western North Carolina's mountains. The Forest offers hiking trails, fishing, camping, picnic sites, and spectacular waterfalls. Some of Pisgah National Forest's attractions include Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, Pisgah Forest State Fish Hatchery, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, The Cradle of Forestry and the North Mills River Recreational Area. For additional information call 828-877-3265
Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Free admission, Attractions include aquariums, hands on exhibits, garden and wetland displays, educational programs, trout feeding and observation, NC Wild Store. Open daily year-round. 828-877-4423 ncwildlife.org
River Adventures Headwaters Outfitters French Broad River, 828-877-3106, email ComeToCanoe@citcom.net or visit on the web at headwatersoutfitters.com
Sliding Rock is a naturally occurring 60-foot waterslide with a seven-foot deep pool that has been developed by the US Forest Service into a recreation area. Sliding Rock is extremely popular on hot summer weekends. But, as the picture above shows, there are those willing to slide even on cool fall weekends. You can either slide yourself or watch others do it from an observation deck opposite the slide.Directions: From the intersection of US 276 and US 64 in Pisgah Forest, NC, go about eight miles north on US 276. You will pass Looking Glass Falls on the right after five miles. Look for signs directing you to the Sliding Rock recreation area parking lot on the left. For more information, please contact the National Forest Service office which oversees the Pisgah National Forest at 828-877-3350.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers seven counties in North Carolina, with the northern fringe of the Smokies in Tennessee. The 520,000-acre park is one of the largest wilderness areas in the Eastern United States, covering more than 88 square miles. The park contains some of the highest peaks in the East, with elevations in excess of 6,000 feet. Activities include trails for hiking and horseback riding, back country campsites, developed campgrounds, self-guided nature trails, self-guided auto tours, trout fishing and several visitor centers. nps.gov/grsm/gsmsite/welcome.html
WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Road Asheville, NC 28805 828-298-5600 wildwnc.org 40 acres of animals in their native Southern Appalachian habitats