• Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Lubbock County News Online
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Technology
    • Crytpocurrency
    • Gaming
    • Gadgets
  • Sports
  • Health
  • General
    • Business Services
  • Travel
  • Press Releases
  • Popular
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Technology
    • Crytpocurrency
    • Gaming
    • Gadgets
  • Sports
  • Health
  • General
    • Business Services
  • Travel
  • Press Releases
  • Popular
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home Travel

Asheville Is For Green Adventures – Outside Online – Outside

asheville-is-for-green-adventures-–-outside-online-–-outside
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

“],”renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350}”>

Asheville, North Carolina, is tucked into one of the most biologically diverse mountain ranges in the United States. The landscape is stunning, offering everything from above tree-line peaks to cool, sub-tropical forests ripe with waterfalls. Fortunately, a visit to Asheville can be adventurous, rewarding, and sustainable at the same time. Here’s how to plan a trip to this must-visit destination in the South and leave a minimal impact. 

Plan Ahead

When visiting a new location make sure to plan ahead and learn the regulations that govern your destination before you go. Pack what you’ll need to adventure safely, if you’re exploring Pisgah National Forest, you’ll need extra layers for afternoon thunderstorms, snacks, and plenty of water. Wherever you are, stay on established trails, don’t forget to pack out all your trash, and keep your distance from wildlife. Leave No Trace is a great resource for any questions about how to treat natural areas so these stunning places are around for generations to come.

Ditch the Crowds

Asheville and the surrounding mountains have become more popular in recent years, and several destinations have received unsustainable levels of visitation. The good news is there is plenty of room to spread out; Pisgah has 500,000 acres to explore. Instead of hitting hot spots, where you’ll have to crop the crowds out of your pictures, seek out off-the-beaten path peaks and trails, you’ll likely find something just as beautiful and maybe even more unique. 

MtMitchell scaled
Photo Credit: Hugo Gutierrez

Pedal the Parkway 

The Blue Ridge Parkway follows the ridgeline along the Southern Appalachians for 469 miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. A choice section of the road wraps around Asheville through Great Smoky Mountain National Park and climbs up 6,214-foot Black Balsam Knob to the south and 6,684-foot Mount Mitchell to the north. Most visitors travel by car, but the 35 miles from Asheville to the top of Mount Mitchell (the highest mountain peak in the Eastern US) is worth a spot on any cyclist’s bucket list.

Support Sustainable Businesses 

Asheville has one of the most progressive dining scenes in the country, with a number of restaurants exceeding North Carolina’s Green Dining Standards. It’s also loaded with vegetarian and vegan restaurants, offering you the chance to dive into a sustainable plant-based diet. Plant, an award-winning vegan restaurant just north of downtown is a local favorite and has a way with grilling vegetables. Start with the grilled shishito peppers and carrots and finish with their tempeh-based chili con queso. 

Give Back

Consider joining Pledge for the Wild, a nationwide program designed to support the sensitive communities that receive pressure from adventure tourism. Asheville is the only destination east of the Mississippi that partners with this program, after visiting Asheville, you can text WILD4ASHEVILLE to 44321 to make a donation, contributing directly to the non-profit groups responsible for protecting and maintaining the wild lands you just enjoyed. You can also set aside a few hours during your vacation to volunteer with a local trail organization like Pisgah Area Sorba and Carolina Mountain Club who host regular work days in the surrounding mountains. 

Lubbock County News Online

© 2021 Lubbock County News Online

Navigate Site

  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • DMCA Policy
  • Medical Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • CCPA
  • Terms of Use

© 2021 Lubbock County News Online

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT