Cherokee History Tour- In a way the books won’t ever tell
Guided walking tour through Big Cove and the Qualla Boundary that uncovers Cherokee oral histories, contested sites, and cultural insights often absent from standard textbooks.
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Guided walking tour through Cherokee landscapes and sites, uncovering Indigenous perspectives, oral histories, and lesser known stories about Cherokee culture and resistance led by local guide Josh.
Guided walking tour through Cherokee landscapes and sites, uncovering Indigenous perspectives, oral histories, and lesser known stories about Cherokee culture and resistance led by local guide Josh.

One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.

One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.
One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Wade along forest trails to cascading falls on a guided afternoon hike through Pisgah National Forest, encountering creek crossings, rhododendron thickets, and seasonal wildflowers while learning local ecology.
Wade along forest trails to cascading falls on a guided afternoon hike through Pisgah National Forest, encountering creek crossings, rhododendron thickets, and seasonal wildflowers while learning local ecology.
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Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.

Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Gentle literary conversation exploring themes from Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, blending regional river history, environmental reflection, and personal storytelling in an intimate afternoon gathering at the Albemarle Inn.
Gentle literary conversation exploring themes from Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, blending regional river history, environmental reflection, and personal storytelling in an intimate afternoon gathering at the Albemarle Inn.
Gentle literary conversation exploring themes from Wilma Dykeman’s The French Broad, blending regional river history, environmental reflection, and personal storytelling in an intimate afternoon gathering at the Albemarle Inn.

Two-hour guided walking tour of the historic Black Mountain College campus at Lake Eden, visiting the Dining Hall, Lodges, Quiet House, and Studies Building while highlighting Jean Charlot frescoes and campus architecture.

Two-hour guided walking tour of the historic Black Mountain College campus at Lake Eden, visiting the Dining Hall, Lodges, Quiet House, and Studies Building while highlighting Jean Charlot frescoes and campus architecture.
Two-hour guided walking tour of the historic Black Mountain College campus at Lake Eden, visiting the Dining Hall, Lodges, Quiet House, and Studies Building while highlighting Jean Charlot frescoes and campus architecture.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Pasture side guided hike with hands-on encounters with shaggy highland cows, chances to pet and photograph the herd, learn about their care and history, plus on site highland cow merchandise and photo ops.
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Guided brief in person small group campus tours during the school day, limited to five families per tour with one pass per family and advance registration required.

Guided brief in person small group campus tours during the school day, limited to five families per tour with one pass per family and advance registration required.
Guided brief in person small group campus tours during the school day, limited to five families per tour with one pass per family and advance registration required.

Staff naturalists lead an observational walk through The North Carolina Arboretum, spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife while adapting topics to on-site discoveries and participant questions for hands-on field identification and ecology.

Staff naturalists lead an observational walk through The North Carolina Arboretum, spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife while adapting topics to on-site discoveries and participant questions for hands-on field identification and ecology.
Staff naturalists lead an observational walk through The North Carolina Arboretum, spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife while adapting topics to on-site discoveries and participant questions for hands-on field identification and ecology.
A guided nighttime walking tour through Asheville's grim past, tracing unsolved murders, notorious crime scenes, and lurid local lore with atmospheric storytelling, lamp lit routes, and a conversational guide from TriangleWalkingTours.
A guided nighttime walking tour through Asheville's grim past, tracing unsolved murders, notorious crime scenes, and lurid local lore with atmospheric storytelling, lamp lit routes, and a conversational guide from TriangleWalkingTours.
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Deep reflective conversation exploring the spiritual journey from elder to ancestor, with contemplative storytelling and practical rites for elderhood transition. Intimate lodge setting encourages dialogue and intergenerational reflection.
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Lauren leads a guided nature walk along forested streams and creeks, examining aquatic life, erosion dynamics, and riparian plants to reveal how waterways support the arboretum’s biodiversity and overall park ecology.

Lauren leads a guided nature walk along forested streams and creeks, examining aquatic life, erosion dynamics, and riparian plants to reveal how waterways support the arboretum’s biodiversity and overall park ecology.
Lauren leads a guided nature walk along forested streams and creeks, examining aquatic life, erosion dynamics, and riparian plants to reveal how waterways support the arboretum’s biodiversity and overall park ecology.

Overnight nature retreat focused on viewing rare Appalachian blue ghost fireflies, with guided night hikes and quiet low light forest immersion; camping style accommodations encourage stargazing and nocturnal wildlife observation.

Overnight nature retreat focused on viewing rare Appalachian blue ghost fireflies, with guided night hikes and quiet low light forest immersion; camping style accommodations encourage stargazing and nocturnal wildlife observation.
Overnight nature retreat focused on viewing rare Appalachian blue ghost fireflies, with guided night hikes and quiet low light forest immersion; camping style accommodations encourage stargazing and nocturnal wildlife observation.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.

Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, unpacking key works, thematic threads, and curatorial insights within the museum galleries; accessible, conversational format for general audiences.

Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, unpacking key works, thematic threads, and curatorial insights within the museum galleries; accessible, conversational format for general audiences.
Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, unpacking key works, thematic threads, and curatorial insights within the museum galleries; accessible, conversational format for general audiences.

Guided one hour behind the scenes tour led by library staff, revealing catalog tricks, special collections, circulation processes, and practical tips for borrowing, using digital resources, and accessing community programs.

Guided one hour behind the scenes tour led by library staff, revealing catalog tricks, special collections, circulation processes, and practical tips for borrowing, using digital resources, and accessing community programs.
Guided one hour behind the scenes tour led by library staff, revealing catalog tricks, special collections, circulation processes, and practical tips for borrowing, using digital resources, and accessing community programs.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.

A rolling library stop offering free lending of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s materials at Cedar Mountain Community Center, serving rural Transylvania County with community outreach and homebound deliveries available by request.

A rolling library stop offering free lending of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s materials at Cedar Mountain Community Center, serving rural Transylvania County with community outreach and homebound deliveries available by request.
A rolling library stop offering free lending of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s materials at Cedar Mountain Community Center, serving rural Transylvania County with community outreach and homebound deliveries available by request.