Nighttime Forest and Fireflies Hike
Moonlit forest walk for quiet firefly viewing along shaded Blue Ridge trails, led by experienced guides; expect low light navigation, nocturnal wildlife sightings, and recommended headlamps and sturdy footwear for the night hike.
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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.
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.
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.

Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.

Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.
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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.
Hands on wilderness first aid training focused on backcountry injury response, patient assessment, splinting, wound care, and improvised transports during realistic field scenarios led by experienced outdoor instructors.
Hands on wilderness first aid training focused on backcountry injury response, patient assessment, splinting, wound care, and improvised transports during realistic field scenarios led by experienced outdoor instructors.
Hands on wilderness first aid training focused on backcountry injury response, patient assessment, splinting, wound care, and improvised transports during realistic field scenarios led by experienced outdoor instructors.

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.
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.
Transformative earthskills immersion in the Blue Ridge Mountains with 300+ hands on classes, nightly communal music, and intergenerational camping at Wild Human Preserve for skill building, nature connection, and community.
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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.
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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.

Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.

Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.
Scenic group hike to cascading waterfalls along a moderate forest trail with rocky pools and short elevation gains; participants meet downtown for a neighborhood meetup and typically carpool to the trailhead.

Morning out and back hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway from Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook, with moderate trails, scenic mountain vistas, and a relaxed community paced walk.

Morning out and back hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway from Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook, with moderate trails, scenic mountain vistas, and a relaxed community paced walk.
Morning out and back hike on the Blue Ridge Parkway from Folk Art Center to Haw Creek Overlook, with moderate trails, scenic mountain vistas, and a relaxed community paced walk.
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Evening lakeside stroll through wetlands and mixed hardwoods, guided by Marga Fripp of The Pollinators Foundation to foster calm, birdwatching, and pollinator awareness; small, free, drop-in community walks every Tuesday.
Evening lakeside stroll through wetlands and mixed hardwoods, guided by Marga Fripp of The Pollinators Foundation to foster calm, birdwatching, and pollinator awareness; small, free, drop-in community walks every Tuesday.
Evening lakeside stroll through wetlands and mixed hardwoods, guided by Marga Fripp of The Pollinators Foundation to foster calm, birdwatching, and pollinator awareness; small, free, drop-in community walks every Tuesday.

Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.

Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.
Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.
Gentle morning yoga flows and guided hikes through spring wildflower meadows and forest bathing sessions near Hendersonville, combining nature therapy with restorative movement for a four day wellness retreat in April.
Gentle morning yoga flows and guided hikes through spring wildflower meadows and forest bathing sessions near Hendersonville, combining nature therapy with restorative movement for a four day wellness retreat in April.
Gentle morning yoga flows and guided hikes through spring wildflower meadows and forest bathing sessions near Hendersonville, combining nature therapy with restorative movement for a four day wellness retreat in April.

Nighttime 5.5-mile strenuous hike over road and trail with 750 ft elevation gain, 3.0 mph flats, expect steep climbs and dark wooded sections—headlamp or flashlight required.

Nighttime 5.5-mile strenuous hike over road and trail with 750 ft elevation gain, 3.0 mph flats, expect steep climbs and dark wooded sections—headlamp or flashlight required.
Nighttime 5.5-mile strenuous hike over road and trail with 750 ft elevation gain, 3.0 mph flats, expect steep climbs and dark wooded sections—headlamp or flashlight required.

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Moonlit brisk 6.5 mile loop through UNC and Montford with several steep, heart-pumping climbs; expect sustained 2.5–3.0 mph pacing, uneven hilly terrain, and periodic short breaks for the group.
Moonlit brisk 6.5 mile loop through UNC and Montford with several steep, heart-pumping climbs; expect sustained 2.5–3.0 mph pacing, uneven hilly terrain, and periodic short breaks for the group.

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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.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.