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Lifestyle Letter

JULY 2017

adies and gentlemen, summer is officially upon us.

With our Second Annual Outdoor Adventure Issue, our goal was to impart knowledge from local experts on everything outdoors. From hiking some of our great trails to going down some of our local waterways, and even "glamping," we wanted a little something for everyone.

As thankful as we are for the infinite adventures offered by our mountains, we're even more thankful for great friends and great food (prepared by one of those great friends!). ’Tis the season for cookouts, and we had an incredible opportunity to host an amazing meal for our friends and their families (thank you to Mike Romero and Southcliff for hosting and Chef Ricardo Carrasco for the phenomenal cooking!). We hope you can find some new adventures of your own in these pages. And of course… wear sunscreen!

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Good Times

Around Town

Culinary Creations

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Healthy Lifestyle

Realty Report

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Parting Thoughts

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AROUND TOWN

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Canton, Cherokee, Franklin, Hickory, Asheville, and Hendersonville, plus a first performance in Greenville, South Carolina. 2017’s dance troupes represent the cultures of India, Netherlands, Slovenia, Russia, Argentina, Taiwan, Israel, Canadian-Welsh and a special US-African collaboration. The festival also spurs conversation, education and cultural introspection from July 20 through 30. Visit Folkmoot.org for a full schedule and tickets.

TIE UP, DRAW DOWN The Center for Craft, Creativity and Design unveiled a special sum-

Over the past few years, Sierra Nevada has established itself as

mer show last month, a collection of weavings that explore the creative

a beer and concert hub just down the road in Mills River. Their new

process and finding the right way through the wrong avenues. “Many

After-Nooner series plays off their famous Nooner Pilsner and cele-

contemporary art exhibitions explore the metaphor of thread and tex-

brates summer with weekly Saturday afternoon concerts in their

tile,” say curators Carissa Carman and Natalie Campbell. “We wanted

Amphitheater. The shows are followed by sunset shows, and even

to think about weaving in a way that is expansive but also specific.”

Sundays include a Back Porch Revival with even more live music. Beer,

The new exhibit, which is on display through September 2, features

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weaving in a variety of mediums and from a variety of artists. “You

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Culinary Creations

A TASTE OF “T MONTERREY

o break bread with your family and friends is almost a religious experience,” says Ricardo Carrasco. The lawyer-turned-restau-

rateur is no stranger to the smoke of a grill and the shrill cries of sun-bathed children, or the taste of a cold beer and hot carne asada.

ARTICLE WESLEY BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY CARR ELLIOTT

“Monterrey is like that capital of the carne asada, every Sunday all the family gets together around the grill,” he says. Monterrey is where Carrasco found his calling. It was there that the flavors of the region and the integrity of the ingredients drew him into a business he wasn’t expecting, where he decided to abandon his initial calling as a lawyer and follow his passion for restaurants and food. Carrasco went on to open five restaurants in the Monterrey area, from a small local’s bar to a concept that focused on mezcal. “Monterrey is a city that holds the richest county in Latino America, and there was always competition for who has the best flavor, the newest trend and the coolest spot,” he says of his experiences opening restaurants in the city. “I loved it!” Despite his ranging styles, there were always consistencies: “There was no need to say that it was non-GMO or made from scratch, because that was the only way to do it,” he notes. “Our concept was that of ‘comida artisanal,’ meaning everything is made by hand with no artificial flavors or additives, and without the use of machines.” Carrasco remembers visiting the locals, ranchos and fishermen’s wives around the region, tasting and learning the traditional and authentic flavors of Mexico. These are concepts and values he’ll bring to his new Asheville restaurant, Polanco. Housed in a historic 1919 building downtown, the new authentic Mexican restaurant will appeal to all Asheville’s palates as “a cool place where all types of dietary needs can co-exist. CONTINUED >

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We are dividing the kitchen in two with a vegan/vegetarian side and an omnivorous on the other,” he explains. “You can enjoy a great tomahawk with your vegan friend that can have an empanada made out of vegan cheese and flor de Calabaza.” Carrasco has been involved in every step of Polanco’s creation, as he has been with all his endeavors. “To me, being a restauranteur is more than just being a chef or being an investor,” he says. “It’s about a drive and passion towards creating and implementing a concept. From the first building bricks, to ordering materials, aligning staff and projects, you become a bit of an architect, construction worker, etcetera.” In the end, though, it all comes back to his passion for good food, good company, and good drinks, all things we love to enjoy in the form of a classic summertime cookout. “When you cook out in Mexico, 90% of the time you make it with charcoals and the tequila and beers are never missing,” Carrasco says of his cook-outs. “I think the simple fact that you have someone to enjoy some of the simplest pleasures of life like eating is what makes life worth it.” www.polancorestaurant.com 828-575-2576 10 North Market Street facebook.com/polancoasheville instagram.com/polancoasheville/

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ASHEVILLE'S OUTDOORSY ENTREPRENEURS

PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN ANDERSON

f there are two types of folks drawn to our mountain town, it’s outdoorsmen and entrepreneurs. Enterprise seems to grow as fertilely here as the woods we love to explore. From water shoes to hammocks, Asheville’s outdoors scene is sprinkled with products designed right here in our hills.

Ever wonder who’s behind these innovative enterprises, and how they got their start on such bucolic businesses? We

explored Asheville Glamping with two such innovators on a sweet summer day and learned their stories.

MOUNT INSPIRATION

BELLYAK, INC.

Evans Prater, the mind behind this quirky, on-trend

Bellyak—the world’s only lay-on-top kayak—was developed

apparel company, was inspired to begin screen printing

and founded by Adam Masters. Today Jamie MacLeod over-

his designs following a trip on the Appalachian Trail. One

sees Sales & Instruction of the now nationally-recognized sport

and a half years later, he’s selling at 52 retailers from Maine

and helps grow the cool culture around it through classes.

to Florida, including the four largest in our region (Mast General, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Diamond Brand Outdoors, and Half Moon Outfitters). Q: Why is Asheville a great town to begin an outdoors-centric business?

Q: Why is Asheville a great town to begin an outdoors-centric business? Adam: I moved here to be close to the rivers and mountains… Asheville just happens to be a great city in the center of the paddling universe!

Evans: Because Asheville has so much to do outdoors, and

Jamie: Second to beer, the nature and the outdoor life-

so many people who love to participate in outdoor activities, as

style is what attracts so many people to this area. There

well as a stellar entrepreneurial and support community.

is no shortage of water or people eager to get out and try

Q: What inspired you to begin your business? Evans: I wanted to share the joy and inspiration I felt during my 2014 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike.

something new and exciting here in Asheville. Q: What inspired you to begin your business? Adam: As a lifelong kayaker, I was always looking for

Q: What makes Mount Inspiration uniquely Ashevillian?

ways to make familiar rivers new again. It began with hand

Evans: Every time we do an event outside of Asheville,

paddling, which then led to the obvious: hand paddling my

customers comment, "The recycled and organic apparel

kayak while prone. Immediately the name 'Bellyak' came to

company would be from Asheville!" That and I just feel

me, and I began building prototypes for my friends and I to

so uplifted and supported just living and being here, that

paddle. After seeing how much fun other people were having,

it really is the one place I could see a brand like Mount

I decided to start a business to bring this sport to the world.

Inspiration arising from. Q: Why is it important to develop businesses that center on the outdoors? Evans: We evolved in the outdoors and that's where

Q: What makes Bellyak unique/special and Ashevillian? Jamie: Bellyak is certainly an out-of-the-box concept which is what tokens most Ashevillians. It's making itself known, and in the meantime it just wants to be understood.

our brains are happiest (i.e.: their natural state). Businesses

Adam: It is the only 'lay on top' kayak in the world, and opens

that emphasize the respect and enjoyment of the outdoors

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not only work to create happier lives and communities, but

and out of the box independence that Asheville is known for.

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of the day, it's just pure fun to share our passion for outdoor recreation, specifically prone paddling rivers, with the world! Jamie: The outdoors are where people go to escape and recharge from our computers and technology that we are surrounded by every second of the day. The Bellyak and other outdoor ventures are a vehicle to get people there. July 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle

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SADDLE-UP TRAIL RIDES OFFERS OUR KIND OF RIDE

ARTICLE EMILY GLASER PHOTOGRAPHY CARR ELLIOTT

here’s something inherently romantic about horseback riding. The sway of the saddle and the cadenced clop of hooves make for a quiet lullaby that helps you relax into nature. But there’s something decidedly unromantic about “around the

barn” type horseback riding businesses where riders take a laggard jaunt around a dusty loop and miss the magic of the sport. Saddle-Up Trail Rides is not one such company. First of all, owners Michael and Juanita Cate are horse people. Ask Juanita what she loves most about her job and her response is emphatic and immediate: “Of course, having the horses.” As a native of Henderson County, Juanita grew up riding the trails that thread through the mountains.

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crossings—two to seven of them, in fact—and more varied terrain. The season and permits run from April 1 through December 18, offering horseback glimpses at the changing of all the seasons. These aren’t prescheduled rides with trails of tourists, but completely personalized excursions. The Cates keep the groups small, from five to six, and they don’t always saddle up different families or couples at the same time. “It’s more personal than it would be in huge groups with people you’ve never seen and probably never will again,” Juanita points out. Each family receives a distinct experience that’s completely catered to them. That unique experience isn’t just shaped by the trails, but by the horse as well. “Everybody’s favorite right now is probably Those are the same trails she and Michael take guests on

Shadow, she is the all-around horse,” Juanita says of the black

today, and they’re unique in that they’re situated in the heart of

and white pinto. “She’s easy to ride, basically does what you

Pisgah National Forest. Saddle-Up is the only company awarded the permits to take clients into the national forest (Under Special Use of the Pisgah National Forest). The weaving trails they explore across North Mills River and Turkey Pen are untarnished

Michael and Juanita Cate

by the touch of man and haven’t been carved to gullies by the trampling feet of dozens of horses. Another unique aspect of Saddle-Up is their mobility. “Because of the area that we can utilize, because we are mobile, we can use more trails than most companies,” Juanita explains. “Most are stationary, and just offer ‘around the barn’ rides. These are real mountain trails, trails I grew up riding when I was younger, and this is true mountain trail riding. It seems to bring our customers back, because that’s what makes us different from everybody else—a different array of trails.” The trails they utilize vary from day to day (again, this is not a stagnant, well-worn loop). On their one-hour rides, the Cates take customers on a “dry” trail, meaning they don’t cross water on the trip. Depending on that day’s trail, riders might meander along a river or catch glimpses of those breathtaking mountain views. They also offer two hour rides, longer excursions with river

tell her to—she knows her job for a lack of a better words,” she finishes with a laugh. Though the ladies love the patterned ponies, the gentlemen tend to go for the solid colored horses like Moonshine (though Juanita admits Moonshine’s popularity might have something to do with her name). Perhaps what makes Saddle-Up most special is the genuineness of the experience. These are real mountain trails that true horse people like the Cates have been riding for years. For a unique excursion into our wilderness, do as the Cates do and saddle up. Rides are scheduled by reservation only. s a d d l e u p tr ailri d e s . h o m e s te a d . c o m 828-768-9025 July 2017 | Asheville Lifestyle

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hile exploring the quiet backcountry of upstate South Carolina in 1970,

where a slow-rolling tractor loaded down with apples was the main sighting along lonely Highway 76, Jim and Jeanette Greiner found the place they were looking for. But they had no idea they would also launch a vacation family tradition in the southeast that now boasts over half a million participants annually on over a dozen popular whitewater rafting rivers, generating hundreds of millions in tourism dollars to area communities.Â After numerous years of traveling and camp-

ing across the Blue Ridge and Appalachians, the Greiners had an idea that they could start a whitewater rafting business in the Carolinas, much like a rafting pioneer they befriended in West Virginia.

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Simultaneously, Greiner was curious about a

the second and third generations of the

As the interest in whitewater rafting grew,

James Dickey book, the subject of which was

Greiner family continue the tradition with

so did the realization that this region of west-

a canoeing adventure gone wrong. That story

six family members (children, spouses, and

ern North Carolina, eastern Tennessee, north-

led them to Longcreek, South Carolina, home to

grandchildren) running the business, and all

eastern Georgia, and upstate South Carolina

the Chattooga River. Coming across a film crew

four children still deeply embedded in the

offered some of the best whitewater rafting

along the banks of the river confirmed his suspi-

efforts to maintain the original vision of an

in the country. Wildwater has expanded into

cions. Deliverance was becoming a movie, and

adventure experience with an emphasis on

a full adventure resort-style outfitter on four

this was the river he wanted to explore.

family and quality service.

area rivers and includes rafting, unique yurt

They took a trip that would change

Due to the efforts of many, including the

and cabin lodging, zipline canopy tours,

Greiner's life and the future of whitewater

Greiners, the Chattooga River was the first

scenic Jeep tours, kayaking, standup paddle

rafting in the southeast. In 1971, the Greiners

river to be added to the National Wild & Scenic

boarding, aerial adventure parks, team build-

opened the first commercial whitewater

Rivers Act, which assured broad protections

ing and biking. Along with locations on the

rafting company in the Carolinas and offered

along the river, its watershed and corridors for

Chattooga River, Nantahala River, Pigeon

guided trips on the Chattooga River just as

generations to come. Although the designation

River, and Ocoee River, Wildwater offers

the movie Deliverance hit theaters.

included drastic restrictions on river use and

adventure activities in Asheville.

Flash forward 46 years, and while a lot

rafting growth, the Greiners were in full sup-

has changed, much has remained the same.

port of the measure to assure nothing would

Although Jim and Jeanette recently retired,

change along the river they love so much.

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A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT (CON TI N U ED)

A Guide to Popular Whitewater Rivers in the Southeast CHATTOOGA RIVER

Type of river: Free flowing, affected by rainfall and seasons Popular Sections: Section III is very family-friendly with Class II, III & IV rapids that build from easier early in the day to larger in the afternoon. Section IV is more advanced and adventurous with Class III, IV & V rapids. Typical trip length: 5-7 hours, including riverside lunch Experience Required: None with a guide. Greater sense of adventure on Section IV. Unique facts: Location of filming for numerous movies, including Deliverance, Long Riders, and Four Seasons. What to expect: Limited crowds and encounters with those outside of your trip. III- Mild rapids followed by large pools to relax and swim, building to larger rapids and less pools. Unspoiled wilderness, thick forest, mountain laurel, rhododendron, occasional notable wildlife spottings. IV- Larger and more technical rapids requiring more maneuvering skills, sections of milder rapids scattered through trip. Culminates in 1/4 mile of 5 major rapids dropping 85 feet, requiring planning and team effort to maneuver. Wilderness with large cliffs, house-sized boulders and rock formations, riverside waterfalls, thick forest, mountain laurel and rhododendron. Occasional notable wildlife spottings. NANTAHALA RIVER

Type of river: Small, dam-controlled river with regular dam releases daily spring, summer and fall. 26

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Popular Section: Patton's Run to Wesser

adrenaline junkie that wants whitewater,

is very family-friendly with Class I, II and III

followed by whitewater, then finished with

rapids that end with guest-favorite Class III

whitewater. The river offers a truly continu-

Nantahala Falls.

ous pounding of rapid after rapid.

Typical trip length: 3 to 3.5 hours Experience Required: None. Perfect for

PIGEON RIVER

first timers or more timid rafters.

Type of river: Dam controlled river with

Unique facts: Located adjacent to the

regular dam releases Tuesday, Wednesday,

Great Smoky Mountains National Park and

Thursday and Saturday during summer, plus

Cherokee Reservation. Name means "Land of

limited releases in the spring.

the Noonday Sun" thanks to its steep gorge.

Popular Sections:

Caves along the river were hiding spots for

Upper- Starts with action whitewater and

Cherokee during Trail of Tears removal.

continues with a mixture of short pools and

What to expect: Mild rapids with a few adven-

additional class II, III & IV rapids scattered

turous areas. Lots of families and groups rafting,

perfectly throughout the trip.

steady encounters with other rafting groups,

Lower- A fun float experience with just enough

canoers and kayakers. Cool to cold mountain

small rapids to introduce the youngest rafters

stream, thick and lush forest, mountain laurel,

(4 and up) or satisfy the very timid rafter that

rhododendron, rare notable wildlife spottings,

prefers a scenic float with a touch of excite-

small scenic highway along river’s edge.

ment to an adrenaline packed adventure. Typical trip length: 1.5 to 2 hours

OCOEE RIVER

Experience Required: None. Perfect for

Type of river: Dam-controlled river with

families with adventurous kids and first time

regular dam releases daily (except Tuesday

rafters. The lower is a mild float for all ages.

and Wednesday) during summer, weekend

Unique facts:

releases only in spring and fall.

Tennessee. The Pigeon is the nation’s fast-

Popular Sections:

est-growing whitewater rafting river. The

Upper- Starts mild and then builds up to sev-

river combines big waves of action and

eral miles of continuous whitewater

splashing with just the right amount of time

Middle- Starts right out of the gate with

to regroup and catch your breath. Once a

action-packed whitewater and continues

victim of extreme paper mill pollution, the

that way from start to finish.

river is now a vibrant recreational resource

Typical trip length: 2 to 2.5 hours

full of life after modernization controls were

Experience Required: None. Perfect for adven-

implemented in the mid-1990s.

turous first timers or more experienced rafters.

What to expect: With the growth in popu-

Unique facts: Located in rural east Tennessee.

larity on the Pigeon, there is a constant flow

The Ocoee is the nation’s most popular white-

of rafting enthusiasts running the river and

water river and was the site of the 1996 Atlanta

turning the small community of Hartford,

Olympic's whitewater kayaking competition.

Tennessee into a rafter’s town. The river runs

What to expect: Although no experience

along I-40, so it is less a wilderness adven-

is required, the Ocoee is the favorite for the

ture and more of a whitewater "party."

Located

rural

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the Sky—is the Hawaiian island of Maui, his original home, where he works as a travel writer and competes on the professional stand up paddleboarding (SUP) circuit. At the other is Wai Mauna Asheville SUP Tours, the business he founded in 2015 to share his passion for the watersport with visitors to the French Broad River. “When I first came to Asheville, it felt like Hawaii did twelve years ago. You could go down by the river and find people who had never seen a stand up paddleboard before,” recounts Ellison, who lived in Asheville for two years before relocating back to Maui—where he still flies from every six weeks during Asheville's summer paddling season.. “People had been tubing for years and were looking for something new, so it seemed to me that SUP was ready to take off here—and they always say to do what you love!” SUP’s roots actually trail back to 1960s Hawaii, when the surf instructors, or “beach boys,” of Waikiki would stand on their surfboards and paddle into the ocean to take souvenir photographs of their students. The practice became popular on the islands again in the early 2000s among surfers looking for a way to train when the waves were uncooperative, and SUP soon grew into a full-fledged watersport of its own. Ellison, who has also worked professionally as a scuba diver, sea kayaker and catamaran sailor, says he fell in love with SUP’s unique perspective on the water. “There’s this kind of magic carpet ride feeling: you’re literally standing on top of water without getting wet and cruising along,” he explains. “And because you’re in a standing position, you can see both down into the water and 360 degrees around you.” That extra visibility is key for the guided tours Wai Mauna features as its signature offering. The company’s instructors

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lead private trips down the French Broad through the River Arts District and Biltmore Estate, sharing insights into local stories, wildlife and geography along the way. Ellison, a self-described “closet history buff,” says much of the knowledge he teaches his guides came from attending meetings of the nonprofit conservation group RiverLink. “We tell people that the history of the river parallels the history of Asheville itself,” he says. “Back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, when Asheville was pretty depressed economically, the local saying about the French Broad was that ‘it’s too thick to drink and too thin to plow.’” But as local organizations began to pay more attention to the state of the river and led restoration efforts, Asheville experienced a surge of vitality through increased tourism and new residents. Wai Mauna continually supports the French Broad through its sustainability program: portions of proceeds from every paddler are directly donated to RiverLink, and the company’s staff regularly pitch in on cleanups. Even the paddleboards themselves play a role. “They’re great craft for river cleanup — I’ve anchored a board in the middle of the river and stacked five tires on it that we’ve pried off the bottom,” says Ellison. In addition to guided tours, Wai Mauna offers personalized lessons, board rentals and a six-person, 17-foot inflatable SUP raft. The company even hand-delivers boards, complete with a complimentary intro lesson, to renters within 50 miles of Asheville. “We’re like a paddleboarding food truck!” Ellison laughs. All of these services come with a healthy dose of what Ellison calls “aloha spirit,” a sense of casual welcoming drawn from his Hawaiian home. “We treat every customer like a friend from out of town we’re taking out on the river,” he says. “We want you to feel like you’re on a vacation, like you’re somewhere you can really tap out and relax.” WaiMaunaAshevilleSUPTours.com | info@waimaunaashevillesuptours.com | 828-808-9038

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Like the Hyatt, Hotel Wailea is meditative in

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Lifestyle Calendar

July JULY 1 - 4

JULY 7 GAZERS OF THE GALAXY PISGAH FIELD SCHOOL The Pisgah Field School (learn more about them on page 42!) pairs

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JULY 15 SOUTHERN MIGRATIONS: FIVE YEARS IN ASHEVILLE GROVEWOOD GALLERY Grovewood Gallery in Asheville is pleased to announce the opening of Southern Migrations: Five Years in Asheville, a solo exhibition of contemporary landscape paintings by Michigan-based artist Shawn Krueger, on view from July 15 – August 20, 2017. An opening reception with the artist in attendance will take place Saturday, July 15 from 2 – 5pm (free admission). grovewood.com

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Parting Thoughts

Take to the Trails O

ur mountains are stunning, especially in their vastness. The trails that weave in and out of

those dense forests can seem a knotted mass, which is why The Pisgah Field School is

such a great local resource. Through tours, guided hikes and workshops in the Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest and Brevard, the Field School helps locals and tourists alike attune themselves to the land. The best part? The profits from those tours and hikes cycle back into free education programming and hikes for our underserved communities. Adam DeWitte, Director of Education at The Pisgah Field School, picked out some of his favorite hikes to fill your summertime outdoors queue, best enjoyed with one of the Field School's knowledgeable guides (just make sure to pre-register at pisgahfieldschool.org). • Big Rock Trail in DuPont State Forest – Take a hike atop a “high elevation granitic dome” deep

within DuPont State Forest and experience the beauty of a unique eco-system normally found along the coastal plain! • Rooster Tail Falls – This hidden gem boasts two separate water features and its very own “natural viewing rock” that puts you in the middle of the action. It’s a popular swim spot for river otters as well as PFS participants. • Bridal Veil Falls – One of DuPont’s most beautiful attractions and pop culture icons (you’ll remember it from Last of the Mohicans), this waterfall allows you to scramble behind and get a view of nature that you’ll never forget. • No Name Falls – Another hidden waterfall in Pisgah, this as-yet-to-be-named beauty is surrounded by emerald moss, the meandering Looking Glass Creek, and scenery that you’ll swear is from a book. It’s also one of the best falls to get your feet wet. • The Pisgah Arch – The arch was built in the 20’s to inspire and welcome visitors to Pisgah National Forest. The remaining pillars are still here, and rumor has it that the eagle atop the arch is hiding and waiting to be rediscovered.

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