| Take a hike. Ride a bike, or a horse, or a river or even | | | | Rainbow and brown trout; smallmouth, largemouth and |
| a snow covered mountainside. The Blue Ridge | | | | spotted bass; giant stripers and white bass; bluegill, |
| mountains offer a wide variety of memorable outdoor | | | | crappie and shell cracker, sauger, walleye, and catfish |
| adventures. Leave the everyday anxiety of deadlines | | | | are all abundant in the area. |
| and commitments behind and immerse yourself in any | | | | Whether its fly fishing, spin fishing or bait casting, your |
| number of outdoor activities in the mountains. | | | | fishing adventure starts here and ends with great |
| Biking | | | | memories and plans for a return visit. |
| From little known back roads to the famous Blue | | | | Whitewater Rafting, Canoeing, Tubing |
| Ridge Parkway no matter your style or skill the Blue | | | | River fun for the entire family; are you searching for a |
| Ridge mountains are a biker's bliss . Each year, | | | | few rapids, an exciting whitewater adventure, or a lazy |
| hundreds of bikers navigate the many first-rate trails | | | | float down a cool refreshing river? the waterways of |
| that make their way throughout the region. Most come | | | | the Blue Ridge mountains are just what you are |
| for the pleasure and fun of the ride, but many | | | | looking for. |
| compete in demanding races. | | | | There's nothing more relaxing than drifting slowly down |
| The Blue Ridge mountains offer some of the finest | | | | a crystal clear mountain river in an inner tube. Your |
| mountain biking in the country. | | | | everyday cares just float way like magic as the |
| Whether you prefer road biking or "off road" trail riding, | | | | sounds of nature take you away on a peaceful |
| exhilarating rides with spectacular mountain scenery | | | | journey . However, if you're feeling more |
| await the biking enthusiast. | | | | adventuresome, you can catch the surge and rush of |
| Several organized bicycling tours can be found on the | | | | the whitewater rapids. Experience the beauty and |
| internet. Just do a search for Carolina Blue Ridge biking | | | | adventure of whitewater river rafting excitement |
| . Tours are available from spring to fall and cater to | | | | through guided day trips along the most scenic rivers in |
| starters as well as well as experienced riders. | | | | the Southeast. |
| Take the time to discover the mountains at your own | | | | For a great weekend get-away you can choose from |
| pace in your own style; on two wheels. | | | | a variety of canoe, kayak, & tubing trips; a mountain |
| Hiking | | | | experience to please all paddlers. |
| The Blue Ridge mountains are a popular destination for | | | | Horseback Riding |
| hikers. You'll find hundreds of hiking trails of all skill levels | | | | The Blue Ridge mountains offer many riding stables |
| and endurance. | | | | and qualified guides for exploring the mountains by |
| Most trails are self guided but a quick internet search | | | | horseback. Tailored for every age, you'll experience |
| of , Carolina Blue Ridge hiking will result in many guided | | | | wilderness rides, moonlight rides and overnight rides |
| tours as well. | | | | with camping. There's something for everyone, even |
| Discover a field of wildflowers on rolling pastures, | | | | the most inexperienced rider. Several outfitters offer |
| cascading waterfalls, or experience the well earned | | | | riding lessons and long and short-term boarding. |
| reward of a spectacular view of wave after wave of | | | | Saddle up to enjoy a unique wilderness adventure |
| blue tinged majesty. Hiking provides a close-up look at | | | | where you can to canter through a shady forest trail |
| some of the most beautiful wilderness in the country. | | | | laced with mountain laurel in bloom or relax as your |
| So strap on your hiking boots, prepare yourself for | | | | horse drinks from a cool mountain stream. |
| sudden weather changes, and enjoy an all season | | | | Skiing |
| awe-inspiring mountain adventure. | | | | Some of the highest peaks in the Blue Ridge |
| Waterfalls | | | | Mountains are located in the northwest corner of North |
| Waterfalls are magical places of serene beauty and | | | | Carolina .The high country of the Carolina Blue Ridge |
| elegant splendor. The Blue Ridge mountains offer no | | | | offers the visitor a winter sports paradise. During the |
| shortage of waterfalls and miles of hiking trails to view | | | | winter, when it comes to outdoor activities skiing is |
| them. You can seek out a different waterfall every | | | | priority one. Visitors can expect first class slopes that |
| day. They are all individual and each has its own story | | | | can handle beginners and families, as well as slopes |
| to tell , stories that change with each season. | | | | for expert skiers and snowboarders. |
| In the spring waterfalls are different from the flow of a | | | | January and February are by far the most popular |
| summer or fall cascade. A winter visit to your favorite | | | | time for snow lovers, accounting for fifty percent of |
| waterfall may provide a completely new experience. | | | | the yearly snowfall. When the weather doesn't |
| Visitors, as well as those who call the mountains home | | | | cooperate, the cold temperatures allow the slopes to |
| are sometimes surprised to learn of the many | | | | make their own. |
| extraordinary waterfalls in the Blue Ridge. Waterfalls to | | | | The best conditions for skiers and snowboarders are |
| walk behind, slide down or simply bask in the glory of | | | | when there is a healthy combination of natural and |
| their beauty and relax to the hypnotic music they | | | | man-made snow. Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice |
| produce. | | | | skating and snow-shoeing day and night are just one |
| Fishing | | | | part of an all season adventure in the Carolina Blue |
| Some of the best fishing lakes, rivers and mountain | | | | Ridge. |
| streams to be found anywhere in the world are found | | | | Whether it's a two-day get away or a week-long |
| here in the Blue Ridge mountains. | | | | journey to renew the inner spirit,you'll always find a |
| Our cool, clear mountain streams and lakes support | | | | reason to come back for more Blue Ridge mountain |
| one of the most diverse fishing habitats in the world. | | | | memories. |