The fall colors in the Asheville area generally begin in late September, with the highest elevations (above 6,000 feet) seeing the change first. During the six weeks after, fall color makes its way down the mountainsides and into our valleys. Our busy season at the Sourwood Inn runs through …
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Best Hiking Trails in Western North Carolina-Part 1 of 5
Five Top Picks for Best Hiking Trails Spend a week at Sourwood Inn exploring the wonderful outdoor activities and lunch and dinner options in the beautiful small mountain towns. The Asheville area includes many excellent" best hiking trails " in Western North Carolina. Our five top picks …
Everything you need to know about the Florence Nature Preserve
Hiking around the Asheville area is extraordinary, with literally hundreds of options close to the Sourwood Inn. This past Sunday, we awoke to beautiful blue skies and mild temperatures and knew it was a perfect day to hike and picnic. We originally planned to hike the newly created Wildcat Rock …
The Ultimate Guide to Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is 469 miles long and passes through the Appalachian Mountains, from the Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is America's longest scenic highway and travels through North Carolina and Virginia! If you decide to traverse the whole …
Everything you need to know about Craggy Gardens
The Great Craggy Mountain range are a subrange of the Blue Ridge Mountains and encompass 194 square miles. How fitting that the beautiful hiking trails and picnic areas on this range are called Craggy Gardens! The popular hiking trails are just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway and are a short 20 …
