Surfing Taylor’s Wave: A New French Broad Adventure in Woodfin NC
Taylor’s Wave brings world-class river surfing and kayaking to the French Broad in Woodfin, adding a thrilling new adventure just a short drive from Hendersonville.
North Carolina, Naturally: Biodiversity Near Hendersonville NC
Discover North Carolina’s incredible biodiversity around Hendersonville, from salamanders and black bears to rare plants and soaring raptors.
Ecusta Trail to Brevard NC: The Last Scenic Stretch Into Downtown
City leaders are fine-tuning the final stretch of the Ecusta Trail into downtown Brevard, aiming for a safe, scenic, and welcoming gateway for walkers and cyclists.
Skytop Orchard: A Hendersonville NC Apple Escape with National Fame
Skytop Orchard in Flat Rock, just outside Hendersonville, ranked a USA Today Top 10 apple orchard. Here’s how to plan the perfect day trip or fall weekend.
Azalea Park’s Comeback: Asheville’s Swannanoa River Revival
Discover how Asheville is transforming Azalea Park and the Swannanoa River corridor with a new loop trail, sports courts, dog park, and resilient riverfront design.
Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens for Fall Near Hendersonville
All but 11 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway have reopened after Hurricane Helene, just in time for peak fall color near Hendersonville, NC and beyond.
Why We Love Haywood County: A Day Trip from Hendersonville
Thinking about moving to Hendersonville, NC? Discover the nearby mountain magic of Haywood County—Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, and Lake Junaluska.
Why 100,000 Protected Acres Make WNC a Dream Place to Live
Discover how more than 100,000 acres of protected Southern Appalachian lands, including a new easement at Camp Rockmont, shape the outdoor lifestyle near Hendersonville, NC.
Bailey Mountain Preservation: A New Outdoor Gem Near Hendersonville NC
Discover how a 137-acre preservation project at Bailey Mountain in Mars Hill, NC is creating new trails, green space, and outdoor fun just a scenic drive from Hendersonville.
Indoor Pickleball Opening in Weaverville NC: Ballcrank Club
A new 12-court indoor pickleball club is opening in Weaverville, giving Hendersonville-area players a year-round option just up the road from home.
Protecting the Places We Love in Hendersonville & Flat Rock NC
Discover how Conserving Carolina is protecting parks, farms, forests, and trails that make living in Hendersonville and Flat Rock such a special mountain experience.
Buncombe County Plans First Indoor Recreation Center at Sports Park near Asheville NC
Buncombe County is moving forward with its first indoor recreation facility at Buncombe County Sports Park, adding year-round courts, community spaces, and more.
Weaverville NC: The Small Town Asheville Buyers Are Actually Choosing
If you’ve been circling Asheville on a map and can’t quite make the numbers or the pace of the city work, there’s a town ten minutes north that keeps coming up in conversations with our buyers — not as a fallback, but as the first choice once...
Apple Picking & Mountain Fun at Justus Orchard in Hendersonville NC
Discover scenic mountain views, cider slushies, and 21 apple varieties at Justus Orchard—Hendersonville’s beloved fall family farm experience.
Operation Veterans’ History: A Day Trip to the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas
Step inside the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas in Brevard, just a scenic drive from Hendersonville, to experience powerful personal stories from WWI to today.