Touching Grass But Make It Scenic
Three days immersed in natural beauty
Dylan's Take
Listen, I'm from Florida where 'nature' meant dodging alligators. Moving here was like Dorothy stepping into Oz.
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Peak Foliage Spectacular
Leaf peeping but make it Instagram-worthy
Wildflower Wanderer
When the mountains explode with color
Your Weekend Schedule
Gardens & Greenways
NC Arboretum
434 acres of gardens
Insider Tip: Bonsai Garden is incredible
Mountain Majesty
Black Balsam Knob
360-degree views
Insider Tip: Bring layers
River & Forest
Bent Creek
Forest trails
Must-Do Experiences
- Black Balsam sunrise
- NC Arboretum
Insider Tips
- Download AllTrails app
- Weekdays less crowded
Where to Stay
Close to trails
Getting Around
- • Car essential
Photo Ops
- 📸 Black Balsam panorama
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