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Light Up the Night

Light Up the Night

Light Up the Night each holiday season in downtown Brevard! This event includes the official tree-lighting ceremony on the Courthouse lawn, with caroling, festival market for holiday craft shopping, an ice skating rink, a Tuba Christmas concert, shopping with our stellar local merchants and the Chamber Christmas Parade to kick off the festivities. At this event, visitors immerse themselves in an afternoon of holiday events and family fun, culminating in an evening of wonder with our twinkling lights, illuminated snowflakes, decorated storefronts and the lighting of downtown’s 70′ Christmas Tree. This event features live music, food trucks, shopping and festivities for the entire family. More information on the Light Up the Night 2024 will be available closer to the event. Check back at our Heart of Brevard events page.... Read More
Ice Climbing

Ice Climbing

Want to try something totally new? Ice climbing is a fun and unique way to experience the Appalachian Mountains. It also it a great way to train for those bigger mountains out west and internationally if those alpine summits are an item on your bucket list. Let us be a part of your journey! Ice climbing in western North Carolina is not always readily available due to the varying nature of our mountain weather and generally warmer climate. If you are interested in going ice climbing, give us a call or send us an email and we will let you know if the ice conditions are favorable for climbing! We can provide all of the equipment that you’ll need – boots, crampons, ice tools, etc.. You just come with warm clothing, a waterproof outer layer, and food/water for the... Read More
Five Sensational Winter Activities

Five Sensational Winter Activities

Five Sensational Winter Activities 1 1 Take a hike One advantage of winter hikes? You can see everything. The subtle contour of the mountains. Long range views of neighboring states. And the ever-present green of our mountain rhododendron. In short, winter hikes are a favorite winter time activity in these parts. Hikes to John Rock and Looking Glass Rock are perennial favorites. You can find a wide selection of hikes here. X 2 2 Turn, turn, turn Ever wanted to learn how to throw a pot? Tie a fly? Build your own fly rod? In Transylvania County, local organizations and businesses offer lots of opportunities to learn (or hone) a craft. Our Calendar of Events is a great place to discover a new hobby. X 3 3 Check the thermometer for a deep freeze Typically, we get several hard freezes every winter. The result is one of the most dazzling sights you’ll ever behold: frozen waterfalls. Looking Glass Falls is one of the most easily accessible (on US 276), but there are plenty more options if you’re willing to take a short hike. Smaller waterfalls tend to freeze more frequently, so it’s worth the effort to check out places like Moore Cove Falls in Pisgah and Wintergreen Falls in DuPont. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to learn when conditions are right for this winter wonder phenomenon. X 4 4 Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway – without cars Wintry weather can also be a surprising gift when it... Read More