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Drink It In.

Welcome to Brevard and Transylvania County, North Carolina’s

Land of Waterfalls. Here you will find everything you need to plan an

unforgettable adventure in one of the most remarkable places on the planet.

Top 10 Must See Waterfalls

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The Perfect Family Adventure

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Let's Ride

Epic Singletrack

Nine Iconic Brevard Experiences

Let's Go

Four Tips From A Fly Fishing Champ

Get Hooked

A Week In The Woods

Serious Adventure

Be A Savvy Camp Counselor

7 Tips

Fun & Free

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Get Your Motor Running

Road Trips

Artful Adventures

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How to Float Your Boat

Jump In

5 Activities For Camper Parents

Get Going

Into The Woods

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Rock Of Ages

This Way

5 Best Swimming Holes

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Sep 28 - Oct 20
Seeking Home with Bianca Mitchell & Stephen Jackson & Friends
12:00AM - 11:59PM
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Oct 18
Touching the Face of History: The Story of the Orphan Train
3:00PM - 4:00PM
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Oct 18
Second Look Films @ the Library
6:00PM - 7:45PM
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Where in the world is Brevard?

Seventy-five percent of the United States population is within a one-day drive of Brevard.

In other words, you probably live a lot closer to us than you think!

@explorebrevardnc

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  • Today's #waterfallwednesday feature goes to @jetsettervagabond for these lush photos of a favorite local spot, Panthertown Valley. Part of the Nantahala National Forest, this area is nestled between Lake Toxaway and Cashiers and is often referred to as the "Yosemite of the East." You'll find 300-ft. cliffs, deep gorges, trout streams and breathtaking waterfalls. 🌲🌲🌲 Don't forget to tag your next adventure with #visitwaterfalls so we can share in the fun. #explorebrevard #brevardnc #getoutside #waterfall #waterfallsofinstagram #hike #bucketlist #adventurelist #iwanttogohere #takemeoutside #naturerocks #panthertownvalley #cashiers #laketoxaway #transylvaniacounty #nantahalanationalforest
  • Calling all wtches, ghouls, and goblins! Get all your pumpkins in a row for HalloweenFest next weekend--the trickiest, treatiest, most creeptastic family-friendly street party to take over downtown Brevard! 🎃 There will be a costume contest, parade, pumpkin carving, games, live music, food, “Flight of the Vampire” 5K, 10K and fun runs and more! 🍂 Details following the link in our profile. #explorebrevard #brevardnc #halloweenfest #halloweeen2018 #transylvaniacounty
  • Truly breathtaking capture of Looking Glass Falls by @tbrantleyphotos. 🙏 Just off Highway 276, Looking Glass is one of the most popular falls ar it's easy to access. It's aptly named as frozen water glistening on its sides in the winter lights the rock in a mirror-like way, similar to a looking glass. 💧Discover trails, easily accessible falls, and places to explore throughout Brevard and Transylvania County following the link in our profile. #visitwaterfalls #explorebrevard #waterfall #brevardnc #lookingglassfalls #pisgahforest #getoutside #adventureisoutthere
  • #Repost @friendsofgorges: Come celebrate the season with us on Saturday, Oct. 20! 🍂 #friendsofgorges #gorgesstatepark #familyfriendly
  • This weekend, head on out to Gorges State Park in Sapphire, NC. Enjoy the fall colors with a hay-ride, live music outside + local vendors and wildlife education programs throughout the day! It's totally free and sure to be a good time for all. 📸 by @samrtt 🙏 #explorebrevard #visitwaterfalls #getoutside #gorgesstatepark #sapphirenc #828isgreat #hikenc #gorgeousgorges #gorgesstatepark #brevardnc #fallfun #waterfall #mountaingetaway #adventureisoutthere
  • Save the Date to join @tanawha_adventures for a 50 mile run December 1st, starting at Pilot Cove Luxury Cabins. The Looking Glass 50 Miler is an extremely scenic tour of Pisgah in the shadow of Looking Glass Rock hitting multiple highlights, including; the infamous Art Loeb Trail, breathtaking views from the granite pluton of John Rock, the beautiful and large Cove Creek Falls, the delicate Slick Rock Falls, the intense Farlow Gap Trail, and the 5,000 ft+ summit of Pilot Mountain with massive views of the Davidson River Valley. 👉 Details and registration following the link in our profile. #explorebrevard #brevardnc #running #run #trailrunning #50mile #artloebtrail #johnrock #pilotmountain #828isgreat #raceday #trailrace
  • #Repost @brevardcom: Looking Glass Falls flowing in full force after the rains from Tropical Storm Michael. #lookingglassfalls #brevardnc #explorebrevard #visitwaterfalls #828isgreat #chasingwaterfalls #getoutside #ncwaterfalls #wnc #rainbow #naturerocks #waterfallsofinstagram
  • #Repost @romanticasheville: Looking Glass Falls now after the rain from Tropical Storm Michael last night. #lookingglassfalls #explorebrevard #visitwaterfalls #waterfall
  • #Repost @dupontforest: Heads up folks! Single track trails in DuPont Forest are closed due to Tropical Storm Michael. The plan is to open back up on Saturday 🤞. #explorebrevard #hurricanemichael #lovedupont #protectourtrails #mtbikelife #dupontstateforest #dupontforest #equestrian #hikenc #rainraingoaway
  • Today's #waterfallwednesday feature is @007_optics stunning capture of this adventure out to a #waterfall on private property tucked away near Turtleback Falls. With a few wet days in the forecast this week, it's the perfect time to poke around online and map out your next adventure here in the Land of Waterfalls. 💦Follow the link in our bio. for ideas. #explorebrevard #landofwaterfalls #visitwaterfalls #waterfall #waterfallsofinstagram #brevardnc #getoutside #hikenc #wncmountains #blueridgemountains #adventureisoutthere
  • #Repost @hdcarolina : East Fork Falls in the new Headwaters State Forest of North Carolina. #visitwaterfalls #natureiscalling #adventure
  • Did you know that over 42% of land in Transylvania County NC is publicly owned? It's true. The newest addition to Transylvania County’s numerous parklands, Gorges was founded in 1999. 🌲 Gorges is temperate rainforest and home to at least twelve species of endangered plant and animal life, as well as an impressive roster of rare plant and animal species, unique to Gorges’ unusual ecosystem. 🌲Explore the beloved parks and forests here in the mountains of N.C and map out your next adventure. Link in our profile. #explorebrevard #brevardnc #gorgesstatepark #transylvaniacounty #getoutside #hikenc #ncmountains #waterfall #waterfallsofinstagram #adventureisoutthere

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  • Today's #waterfallwednesday feature goes to @jetsettervagabond for these lush photos of a favorite local spot, Panthertown Valley. Part of the Nantahala National Forest, this area is nestled between Lake Toxaway and Cashiers and is often referred to as the "Yosemite of the East." You'll find 300-ft. cliffs, deep gorges, trout streams and breathtaking waterfalls. 🌲🌲🌲 Don't forget to tag your next adventure with #visitwaterfalls so we can share in the fun. #explorebrevard #brevardnc #getoutside #waterfall #waterfallsofinstagram #hike #bucketlist #adventurelist #iwanttogohere #takemeoutside #naturerocks #panthertownvalley #cashiers #laketoxaway #transylvaniacounty #nantahalanationalforest
  • Calling all wtches, ghouls, and goblins! Get all your pumpkins in a row for HalloweenFest next weekend--the trickiest, treatiest, most creeptastic family-friendly street party to take over downtown Brevard! 🎃 There will be a costume contest, parade, pumpkin carving, games, live music, food, “Flight of the Vampire” 5K, 10K and fun runs and more! 🍂 Details following the link in our profile. #explorebrevard #brevardnc #halloweenfest #halloweeen2018 #transylvaniacounty
  • Truly breathtaking capture of Looking Glass Falls by @tbrantleyphotos. 🙏 Just off Highway 276, Looking Glass is one of the most popular falls ar it's easy to access. It's aptly named as frozen water glistening on its sides in the winter lights the rock in a mirror-like way, similar to a looking glass. 💧Discover trails, easily accessible falls, and places to explore throughout Brevard and Transylvania County following the link in our profile. #visitwaterfalls #explorebrevard #waterfall #brevardnc #lookingglassfalls #pisgahforest #getoutside #adventureisoutthere
  • #Repost @friendsofgorges: Come celebrate the season with us on Saturday, Oct. 20! 🍂 #friendsofgorges #gorgesstatepark #familyfriendly