Asset Asset Management Overview Natural/Scenic Asset Details Cultural/Historic Asset Details Event Asset Details Type: Brief Description Potential Market Draw: Access: Uses: Ownership Supporting Critical Asset is Key Tourism Opportunities are Land Visitor Use Management Interpretation Ranger at Site Visitor Potential Land Protection Species Represents the Type of Cultural Representation has Promotion of event Attendance of Event Event results Event has a NGOs Management marketed through Impact Indicators provided to businesses, Management Policy or Plan Plans Included at Site Facilities at Hazards Status Protection cultural heritage of the Heritage Represented: the support of a is primarily: event is Duration: in increased specific Natural, Cultural, Day Visit, Overnight, 1 = difficult Hiking, Biking, Issues Destination are Being visitors, and community Plan in Place Stakeholder Site Status region diverse group of primarily: overnight marketing Historic, Scenic, Extended 5 = easy Paddling, Marketing Monitored on a members to donate Input Tangible, Intangible, stakeholders Locally, Regionally, One Day, stays in strategy and Event, Educational, Interpretation, Organization / Regular Basis time, money, and/or Both Nationally, Locally, Multiple Days destination economic Informational etc. TDA and Reported to other resources for Internationally, All Regionally, impact TDA asset protection Nationally, indicators Internationally, All Pisgah National Forest Natural Established in 1916 and one of the first national Day Visit, Overnight, 5; PNF in Hiking, Biking, U.S. Federal Pisgah Overcrowding Yes Yes, in multiple ways Nantahalla and y,n - name, year Yes; National At various placs at various At various Any hazard Federally protected See Forest forests in the eastern U.S., Pisgah stretches across Extended Transylvania Rock Climbing, Government Conservancy, at some popular through multiple Pisgah forest Forest listed below locations below locations below associated with public lands for Management several western North Carolina counties. Totaling Cty is Horseback and overseen SORBA, Back locations organizations Management Foundation plus Law outdoor activity recreation and natural Plan Revision 512,758 acres in total, 83,000 acres of which are in accessible by Riding, Fishing, by the U.S. Country (Sliding Rock, Plan Revision; Stakeholders' Enforcement resource Transylvania County, Pisgah is a premiere multiple federal, Paddling, Department of Horsemen, etc.); funding; 2020 Group, Local and management destination for outdoor enthusiasts of every stripe. state and Camping, Agriculture Trout Unlimited staff cuts Governments, management Strict protection county roads. Hunting, Non-profit specialists status in designated Birding, Organizations, Wilderness Areas Backpacking Businesses andPrivate Citizens Contained Features Cradle of Forestry in Natural, Cultural, This 6,500-acre heritage site in the heart of PNF Day visit 5; Easy access Hiking, US Forest Cradel of Funding; Yes Yes; Local volunteers, Perscribed by Yes Yes Yes Restrooms, Only those Federally protected The Cradle of The Cradle of Forestry Tangible; Historic CFA is supported by America, Forest Historic, Scenic and was created by Congress in 1968 to "preserve, from the Blue Interpretation, Service Forestry In Personnel; crafts people, and US Forest cafe, museum, normally pblic land, US Forest Forestry is a is the only USFS buildings, interpreters USFS, local volunteers, Discovery Center Event develop and make available to this and future Ridge Parkway Information, America Maintenance of interpreters are available Service as a walking paths, associated with Service "No Hunting" museum in America. It demonstrating early life teh Cradle of Forestry in generations the birthplace of forestry and forestry and from US Food, Interpretive Original Settler on weekends. Natural historical a forest zone. All is the birthplace of in the mountains and America, and a group of education in America. The Cradle features historic 276 Educational Association; Buildings Heritage Site buildings, species are scientific forestry in early practices of RVers working in teh buildings, trails, a Forest Discovery Center, a 1914 Programming Friends of the logging train, protected Amrica and lies within forestry. Visitor Center. narrow gauge locomotive, educational programs Cradle of examples of unless the original Pisgah and a wide array of culture, history and nature- Forestry forest permitted by National Foest, the first related programs. management USFS National Forest in America. Trails Natural, Scenic PNF features almost 100 miles of single-track multi- Day visit, Overnight, 1-5; Depending Hiking; Biking; US Forest Pisgah Overuse; Right Yes use and single-use trails that are accessed by Extended on slope and Horseback Service Conservancy; of Way between hikers, mountain bikers, rock climbers, campers trail condition Ridiing; Fitness; Southern Off Hikers, Bikers, and equestrians. The forest also has hundreds of Nature Viewing Road Bicycles Horseback miles of gravel roads for forest exploration via car, Association; Riders bike and motorcycle. Pisgah Hospitality Partners; Backcountry Horsemen Sliding Rock Natural, Scenic A 60-foot natural water slide on Looking Glass Day visit 1 Swimming; US Forest Parking; Yes Creek that ends in an eight-foot deep pool with two Waterfall Service Pisgah Crowding observation platforms, parking for cars and buses, viewing Hospitality restrooms Partners Pink Beds Natural, Scenic A popular location for family hikes, named by early Day visit 1 Picnics; Hiking; US Forest Pisgah Yes settlers for the abundant blooms of local plants. Site Interpretive Service Conservancy; offers a scenic interpretive trail, parking, and picnic Programs; Friends of the shelters Cradle of Forestry Looking Glass Falls Natural, Scenic One of the most popular waterfalls in western North Day visit US Forest Pisgah Crowding; Yes Carolina. Easily accessible by the side of US276, Service Conservancy Visitor Safety Looking Glass iis 60 feet tall. When it freezes in winter, it glistens like a mirror or looking glass. Looking Glass Rock Natural, Scenic A pluton monolith, the largest of its kind east of the Day visit 5 Hiking US Forest Pisgah Yes Rockies, rising out of the valley floor to a height of Service Conservancy 4,000 ft. A popular destination for rock climbers. Climbing access is limited at certain times of year to protect nesting Peregrine Falcons. Group, wilderness, and Natural, Cultural,Event Group camp sites are available by reservaation for Day Visit, Overnight, 1,3,5: Group Hiking, biking, US Forest Pisgah Overuse, Yes roadside camping family gatherings, weddings, outdoor experiences Extended and roadside horesback Service Conservancy; crowding, litter, campsites area riding Southern Off water quality ccessible by Road Bicycles vehicle. Association; Wilderness Pisgah sites are Hospitality accessible by Partners; hiking or Backcountry horseback Horsemen riding. Picnic areas Natural, Scenic. Event Several developed picnic areas area available for Day visit 1 Picnics; FAmily US Forest Pisgah Litter; Yes family gatherings, nature outings Gatherings; Service Conservancy Crowding; Interpretive Water Quality Activitiea Davidson River Natural, Scenic, The Davidson River originates in Pisgah National Day Visit, Overnight, 1; Tubing; Fishing; US Foerst Trout Unlimited; Water Quality Yes Education & Forest becoming a tributary to the French Broad Extended Interpretation Service; State River Keepers; Information River. The Davidson River is considered to be one of North RiverLink of the top 100 fly fishing rivers in the United States. Carolina Pisgah Center for Wildlife Natural, Scenic, The Center offers wildlife conservation areas, Day Visit; Hiking; Picnics 1; Hiking, North Carolina Trout Unlimited Water Qulity Yes Yes Represents the natural Education Education & exhbits and aquariums containing regional aquatic Interpretation Wildlife heritage of the area Information species and a wide variety of free workshops and Resources programs for all ages. Commission Bobby N. Setzer State Day Visit 1; Interpretation, North Carolina Trout Unlimited Water Quality Yes Represents the natural Fish Hatchery Natural, Scenic, North Carolina's largest trout hatchery shows how Education Wildlife heritage of the area Education & brook, brown and rainbow trout are transformed Resources Information from "fingerling's to a fly fisherman's obsession". Commission Pisgah Forest Ranger Education & Offers a variety of experiences and services, Day visit 1; Information; US Forest Pisgah Yes Station Information including information about PNF from trained staff, Interpretation; Service Conservancy interpretive hikes, visitor center and gift shop. Education

DuPont State Natural, Scenic, Day Visit, Overnight, 1; Hiking; Biking; North Carolina Friends of Over use; Yes Yes, in multiple ways and Yes Yes Yes Yes; various Yes Yes Typical of Actively managed by Protected by Recreational Forest Event, Education & Spanning over 10,000 acres, DuPont offers Extended Horseback Forest Service Dupont Forest; most notably through the programs are outdoor NC Forest Service State Law Information outstanding equestrian, biking and hiking Riding; Hunting; Hemlock Friends of DuPont Forest offered recreation oppportunities. It is also home to some of Fishing; Nature Restoration organization. experiences Transylvania County's most spectacular waterfalls. Study Iniviative Contained Features Trail System Natural, scenic 86 miles of purpose-built multi-use trails for hiking, 1-5 Yes mt. biking, horseback riding and waterfall hunting. Waterfalls Natural, scenic Multiple scenic waterfalls, including High, Triple, 1 Yes Hooker, Bridal Veil and Wintergreen. Lakes Natural, scenic Lake Julia, Lake Dense, Fawn Lake, and Lake Yes Alford, all open for swimming and fishing. Little River Natural, scenic Many of DuPont's most impressive waterfalls are Yes found on this river or its tributaries. Visitor Center Education & The Aleen Steinberg Visitor Center is staffed by Yes Information knowledgable volunteers and offers maps and information; restroom on premises.

Gorges State Park Natural, Scenic, Straddling the high ledges of the Jocassee Gorge, Day Visit, Overnight, 2-5 Backcountry NC Parks Friends of Yes Yes, in multiple ways, Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Typical of Preserved as State Protected by Rugged nature of the Both Yes Education & this lush 7,709 acre park is a temperate rain forest Extended hiking, camping, Service Gorges State most notably through outdoor Park State Law land reflectsd the Information featuring multiple hiking trails, waterfalls and horseback Park; Friends of Gorges experiences isolated culture of the overlooks. riding, fishing southern Appalachians; interpertive programs highlight early regional culture Contained Features Hiking Trails Natural, Scenic These trails provide access to backcountry Yes experiences and multiple waterfalls. Waterfalls Natural, Scenic Gorges is home to such well-known and visited Yes waterfalls as Rainbow Falls, Turtleback Falls and Bearwallow Falls. Horsepasture River Natural, Scenic Many of Gorges' waterfalls are found on this Wild Yes and Scenic river. Rare & Endangered Natural, Scenic Thanks to its varied topgraphy and climate, Gorges Species is home to 125 rare plant and animal species and 12 endangered animal and plant species. Includes the largest population of Red Salamanders. Visitor Center Education & This Gold Level LEED Certified Visitor Center Yes Information features engaging exhibits, short films and activities for visitors of all ages.

Headwaters State Forest Natural, Scenic Headwaters is a unique, 6,730 acre property that Day Visit, Overnight, 2-5 Backcountry NC Forest Conserving Restoration Yes Bieng drafted Being drafted, Yes No Yes No Typical of Actively managed by Protected by combines natural resource conservation objectives Extended hiking, camping, Service Carolina after decades of Envisioned as backcountry NC Forest Service State Law with low-impact and off-the-beaten-path horseback logging primarily wilderness recreational opportunities. Only foot travel is riding, fishing wilderness experiences allowed on trails and roads. Public facilities and parking do not exist at this time, but are planned for the future. Contained Features Streams Natural, Scenic Contains the headwawters of the East Fork of the French 50 miles of streams feeding the French Broad River Broad River Trails Natural, Scenic Encompasses 9 miles of the famed Foothills Trail Habitat Natural, Scenic Multiple rare and endangered species Asset Asset Management Overview Natural/Scenic Asset Details Cultural/Historic Asset Details Event Asset Details Type: Brief Description Potential Market Draw: Access: Uses: Ownership Supporting Critical Asset is Key Tourism Opportunities are Land Visitor Use Management Interpretation Ranger at Site Visitor Potential Land Protection Species Represents the Type of Cultural Representation has Promotion of event Attendance of Event Event results Event has a NGOs Management marketed through Impact Indicators provided to businesses, Management Policy or Plan Plans Included at Site Facilities at Hazards Status Protection cultural heritage of the Heritage Represented: the support of a is primarily: event is Duration: in increased specific Natural, Cultural, Day Visit, Overnight, 1 = difficult Hiking, Biking, Issues Destination are Being visitors, and community Plan in Place Stakeholder Site Status region diverse group of primarily: overnight marketing Historic, Scenic, Extended 5 = easy Paddling, Marketing Monitored on a members to donate Input Tangible, Intangible, stakeholders Locally, Regionally, One Day, stays in strategy and Event, Educational, Interpretation, Organization / Regular Basis time, money, and/or Both Nationally, Locally, Multiple Days destination economic Informational etc. TDA and Reported to other resources for Internationally, All Regionally, impact TDA asset protection Nationally, indicators Internationally, All

French Broad River Natural, Scenic Day Visit, Overnight, 3; Paddling; State of North Conserving Siltation; Water Yes Extended Camping; Carolina Carolina; Quality; Bank The headwaters of the French Broad River Fishing; Wildlife Mountain True; Stabilization originate in Transylvania County. It is the 3rd oldest viewing River Keepers; river in the world. The river flows for 33 miles in French Broad Transylvania County and is a popular destination River Stweards; for fishing, tubing, canoeing and rafting. RiverLink Contained Features French Broad River Trail Natural, Scenic Milepost "0" for the FBRT, a world-class paddle-in- Day Visit, Overnight, Yes only trail of 140 total miles, 33 of which are in Extended Transylvania County. Multiple Access Points Natural, Scenic, Formal access to the river is available at multiple Day Visit, Overnight, Education & locations in Transylvania County, including Extended Information Champion Park, Hap Simpson Park, Lyon's Mountain, Island Ford, Wilson Road, Everett Road, Penrose and Grove Bridge. Several of these sites maintain education, information and safety kiosks.

Blue Ridge Parkway Natural, Scenic, The Blue Ridge Parkway runs 469 miles from Day Visit; Overnight 1; Hiking, Touring, US National Yes Historic, Education & Cherokee, NC to Shenandoah Nationall Park. It is Camping, Park Service Information designated as a national parkway and All American Biking, Road. The Parkway forms the northern boundry of Sightseeing, Transylvania County and affords some of the most Wildlife spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains Watching; along this stretch. Contained Features Overlooks Natural, Scenic, Multiple overlooks include Mt. Pisgah Overlook, Education & Funnel Tip, Cradle of Forestry Overlook, Cold Information Mountain, Pounding Mill Overlook, Cherry Cove, Looking Glass Rock, East Fork Overlook, Graveyard Fields, John Rock, Fetterbush Overlook and Devil's Courthouse; may of these overlooks feature interpretive signs and kiosks. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Natural Section of the Trail running from Clingman's Dome 3-5 Backpacking; in the Great Skoky Mountains National Park to Kill Hiking Deveil Hills on the Outerbanks of North Carolina Day visit; Overnight; Extended Pisgah Inn Natural; Scenic; Mountain Lodge adjacent to the Blue Ridge Day Visit; overnight; 1: Hiking; Touring; Information; Overnight Parkway providing overnight accomodations, Extended Wildlife Lodging; Dining; camping, country store; dining, and information, Viewing; Camping; Hiking Noted for its spectacular views of the Pink Beds and Pisgah National Forest

Davidson River Natural, Scenic, The Davidson River originates in Pisgah National Day Visit, Overnight, Yes Education & Forest where it receives Looking Glass Creek. Extended Information Flowing out of Pisgah, the river becomes a tributary to the French Broad River. The Davidson River is considered to be one of the top 100 fly fishing rivers in the United States.

Southern Highlands Natural, Scenic, A native plant arboretum and research center Day Visit Yes Yes Represents the natural Reserve Education & located at an elevation of 4,500 feet. Its 120 acres heritage of the area Information consist of the "largest and most diverse collection of native Southern Appalachian plants and their cultivars."

Learning Center at Scenic, Education & PARI (Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute) is Day Visit Yes Represents the history Pisgah Astronomical Information located at the site of a former tracking station of the area Research Institue operated by NASA. Today, it remains focused on the heavens, but with an emphasis on education. Visitors can enjoy tours and star gazing events.

City of Brevard, NC: Transylvania County Historic, Cultural, Educational programs, collections of artifacts, and Day Visit Yes Yes Represents the cultural Heritage Museum Education & heritage/cultural activities are the hallmarks of this and historic heritage of Information fascinating museum. the region Allison-Deaver House Historic, Cultural, Built in 1815, the Allison-Deaver House is the Day Visit Yes Yes Represents the cultural Education & oldest standing frame house in Western North and historic heritage of Information Carolina. the region Silvermont Mansion Historic, Cultural, A 33-room Greek Revival mansion that offers eight Day Visit Yes Yes Represents the cultural Education & acres of recreational opportunities, bluegrass jams and historic heritage of Information and a free museum, celebrating early Transylvania the region County industrialist Joseph Silversteen. Brevard Music Center Historic, Cultural, For 80 years, this premier summer music training Day Visit, Overnight, Yes Yes Represents the cultural Education & program has been developing gifted music Extended and historic heritage of Information students. Today the center is helmed by artistic the region director Keith Lockhart and welcomes over 500 students to its summer music program that includes over 80 live music events with orchestra, opera and chamber music programs. Brevard Little Theatre Cultural, Event This amatuer, but highly talented, troupe of actors Day Visit Yes Yes Represents the cultural have been staging productions in and around and historic heritage of Brevard since the 1930's. Since 2008, the Brevard the region Little Theatre has had a permanent home at the American Legion Bulding in downtown Brevard. This non-profit theatre company stages multiple productions annually, including comedies, dramas and musicals. Transylvania Cultural, Educational, This multi-faceted arts organization promotes all Day Visit, Overnight, Transylvania Yes Yes Represents the cultural, Community Arts Informational, Event visual and performing arts in Transylvania County, Extended Community Arts artistic and historic Council offering gallery exhibits, special events (4th Friday Council heritage of the region Gallery Walks, Fine Arts and Crafts Showcase, etc.), educational classes for children and adults, and multiple programs to advance the arts and contribute to the economic vitality of the county. Pisgah Field School Historic, Cultural, Part of the Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Day Visit Cradle of Yes Yes Represents the natural Scenic, Education & Association, Pisgah Field School is a non-profit that Forestry heritage of the area Information promotes environental education and recreation on Interpretive Transylvania County's public lands through a wide Association variety of events and programs, including organized hikes and nature programs. Muddy Sneakers Historic, Cultural, Begun as a pilot program in 2007, Muddy Sneakers Yes Yes Represents the natural Scenic, Education & has grown to serve 47 mountain and Piedmont heritage of the area Information schools with experiential learning in the outdoors. Muddy Sneakers serves as a "gateway" program to introduce the concept of environmental literacy to middle school children. Summer Camps Natural, Scenic, For over 100 years, Transylvania County has Extended Multiple private Yes Represents the cultural, Education & welcomed summer campers in a variety of all-boys, ownerships historic and natural Information all-girls and co-ed facilities. Today there are over 15 history of the area summer camps operating on a seasonal basis in the county, providing valuable outdoor experiences for children of all ages. WNC Military History Historic, Education & Features include one-of-a-kind artifacts, uniforms, Day Visit Yes Yes Represents the cultural Museum Information weaponry, and period newspapers, helping to and historical heritage provide context to World War I, World War II, of the area Korea, The Cold War, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. Downtown Brevard Cultural, Historic, Downtown Brevard is the cultural, social and Day Visit, Overnight, Yes Represents the cultural Event, Informational community hub of Transylvania County, boasting a Extended and historical heritage wide array of restaurants, retail shops, craft studios of the area and outdoor sculptures. Porter Center for the Cultural, Event, Located on the campus of Brevard College, the Day Visit, Overnight Brevard College Yes Represents the cultural Performing Arts Educational center is a state-of-the-art music and theatrical heritage of the area performance space consisting of the 700-seat Scott Concert Hall, featuring a Kirkpatrick-Coleman pipe organ with 3,539 pipes, and the Black Box Theatre, an intimate theatrical space for student productions. These two performance spaces host dozens of concerts and productions annually. Brevard Area Trail Natural, Scenic, The City of Brevard's urban greenway system is Day Visit City of Brevard Yes System (BATS) Informational approximately six miles long, with much more planned for future construction. Ultimately, this mostly paved urban trail will extend from Pisgah National Forest to downtown Brevard, tying together recreation areas, schools, neighborhoods and shops to promote health and fitness and provide opportunities for recreation and non- motorized transport. Asset Asset Management Overview Natural/Scenic Asset Details Cultural/Historic Asset Details Event Asset Details Type: Brief Description Potential Market Draw: Access: Uses: Ownership Supporting Critical Asset is Key Tourism Opportunities are Land Visitor Use Management Interpretation Ranger at Site Visitor Potential Land Protection Species Represents the Type of Cultural Representation has Promotion of event Attendance of Event Event results Event has a NGOs Management marketed through Impact Indicators provided to businesses, Management Policy or Plan Plans Included at Site Facilities at Hazards Status Protection cultural heritage of the Heritage Represented: the support of a is primarily: event is Duration: in increased specific Natural, Cultural, Day Visit, Overnight, 1 = difficult Hiking, Biking, Issues Destination are Being visitors, and community Plan in Place Stakeholder Site Status region diverse group of primarily: overnight marketing Historic, Scenic, Extended 5 = easy Paddling, Marketing Monitored on a members to donate Input Tangible, Intangible, stakeholders Locally, Regionally, One Day, stays in strategy and Event, Educational, Interpretation, Organization / Regular Basis time, money, and/or Both Nationally, Locally, Multiple Days destination economic Informational etc. TDA and Reported to other resources for Internationally, All Regionally, impact TDA asset protection Nationally, indicators Internationally, All Brevard College Cultural, Event, A 4-year liberal arts college, the school hosts Day Visit, Overnight Yes Represents the cultural, Educational multiple events, including concerts, athletic historic and educational contests, art exhibits, theatrical performances, heritage of the area community seminars and much more. White Squirrel Festival Event, Cultural Established in 2004, the White Squirrel Festival is Day Visit, Overnight Heart of Yes Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, Multiple Days Yes Yes one of the premier outdoor music festivals in the Brevard Regionally southeast. This 2 1/2 day event features multiple performances by a wide range of musicians and groups. The event also includes craft demonstrations, art and craft sales, regional foods and a host of free activities for children. Songsmith Gathering Event, Cultural A three-day musical festival and songwriting Day Visit, Overnight, Mountain Song Yes Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, Multiple Days Yes Yes workshop featuring regional and national Extended Productions Regionally songwriters and performers. Mountain Song Festival Event, Cultural A three-day family-friendly event featuring local, Day Visit, Overnight, Mountain Song Yes Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, Multiple Days Yes Yes regional and nationally-acclaimed performers. Past Extended Productions Regionally years have seen Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers, Bela Fleck, Tommy Emmanuel, David Grisman, Del McCoury, Doc Watson take the stage at Brevard Music Center's Whittington-Pfohl Auditiorium. Twilight Tour & Event, Cultural Established in 1972, the Christmas Parade and Day Visit, Overnight Heart of Yes Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, One Day Yes Yes Christmas Parade Twilight Tour kick off the holiday season in Brevard Regionally downtown Brevard. A procession of bands and (Twilight Tours), floats precede the arrival of Old St. Nick, following Brevard/Transyl by a street party lit by twinkling luminaries and vania County bonfires. Activities include caroling, ornament- Chamber of making and other festive activities. Commerce (Parade). Halloweenfest Event, Cultural Established in 1983, Halloweenfest harkens the Day Visit Heart of Yes Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, One Day No No arrival of fall in the mountains with a downtown Brevard Regionally Brevard street festival that includes costume contests, arts and crafts, regional food booths, the Flight of the Vampire 5k and other activities. 4th of July Festival Event, Cultural Held annually, the 4th of July Festival takes place in Day Visit City of Brevard Yes Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, One Day No No downtown Brevard and the campus of Brevard Regionally College. This street festival includes arts and crafts, food vendors, children's activities, live music, 5K and 10K runs, a classic car auto show and a fireworks extravaganza to cap the day. Banff Mountain Film Event, Cultural Brevard and Transylvania County are the only Day Visit, Overnight Sponsored by Yes Yes Locally Locally, Multiple Days No No Festival regional hosts of this exceptional film series which Brevard College Regionally tours the world showcasing mountain culture and experiences. An original line-up of films premiere over three nights. This perenially sold-out event takes place on the campus of Brevard College at the Porter Center for the Performing Arts. Assault on the Event One of the most challenging road cycling events in Day Visit, Overnight Pisgah Forest Yes Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, One Day Yes Yes Carolinas western North Carolina. Held annually in April, the Rotary Club Regionally Assault offers 100K and 50K ride options. The 100K ride offers over 5,000 feet in climbing, including the classic Ceaesar's Head climb. A total of 1,200 riders particpate in this perennially sold-out event. Pisgah Stage Race Event Since 2009, the PSR has attracted professional and Day Visit, Overnight, 5 Blue Ridge Yes Yes Locally, Regionally, Locally, Multiple Days Yes Yes amatuer endurance mountain bike racers from Extended Adventures Nationally, Regionally, around the globe. This 5-day event encompasses Internationally Nationally, the most challenging terrain in Pisgah National Internationally Forest and is fullly supported.

Upper French Broad Event, Natural, Hosted by the Transylvania French Broad Day Visit 5 Conserving Yes Yes Locally Locally One Day No No Riverfest Cultural, Educational, Stewards, this annual event held at Champion Par Carolina Informational in Rosman celebrates the French Broad River's history and importance to the county. Activities include tubing rides, live music, nature exhibits, a canoe race, scavenger hunt and multiple food trucks. Founders Day Festival Event, Natural, Sponsored by the Transylvnia County Heritage Day Visit 5 Transylvania Yes Yes Locally Locally One Day No No Cultural, Educational, Museum since 2009, this September festival honors County Heritage Informational Transylvania County's history with vendor booths, Museum craft demonstrations, children's activities, food trucks, bake sale, live music and guided walking tours Couch Potato Mountain Event Established in 2013, the Couch Potato is a 24 mile Day Visit 5 Blue Ridge Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, One Day Yes No Bike Race mountain biking race in Pisgah National Forest that Adventurs Regionally is doable from "off the couch." Forest Festival Days Event, Cultural, Celebrating forests and forest heritage, this two-day Day Visit, Overnight 5 Cradle of Yes Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, Multiple Days Yes No Educational, event features traditional craftsmen, exhibitors, Forestry Regionally Informational forest students and entertainers. The highlight is the John G. Palmer Intercollegiate Woodsmen's meet, where male and female forestry students compete for honors in axe throwing, pole felling, speed chopping, pole climbing, log rolling and other forestry disciplines. French Broad River Event, Natural, Begun in 1992, this annual event held in May has Day Visit 5 Headwaters Multiple local Yes Yes Locally Locally One Day No No Cleanup Educational made a profound difference in the health of the Outfitters businesses upper French Broad River. Over 2,900 garbage bags, 4,500 tires and 13 additional tons of trash have been picked up by over 3,000 volunteers over the course of the event's history. Transylvania Farmer's Event, Cultural, Open every Saturday, year-round, the TFM offers Day Visit 5 Community Yes Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, Multiple Days No No Market Natural residents and visitors a cornucopia of fresh farm based Regionally and craft products. Over 60 vendors provide locally grown produce, meat, poultry, eggs, cheeses, coffee and a wide variety of handcrafted and artisan items. Live music, children's activities, wellness education, cooking demonstrations and exercise classes round out the offerings of this popular weekly event in the heart of Brevard. The Looking Glass Tour Event Established in 2014, the Looking Glass Tour is a Day Visit, Overnight 5 Athletic event Blue Ridge Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, One Day Yes No road cycling event featuring distances of 50, 85 and Adventures Regionally 105 miles, chip timed results, rider support and more. The White Squirrel Event A classic fall spinner for road cyclists, this event Day Visit, Overnight 5 Athletic event Blue Ridge Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, One Day Yes Yes Challenge features routes of 27, 42 and 65 miles. Adventures Regionally Dirt Diggler Event Established in 2015, this gravel grinder bike event Day Visit, Overnight 5 Athletic event Blue Ridge Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, One Day Yes Yes features two routes of 47 and 27 miles and Adventures Regionally meanders through DuPont State Recreational Forest and other scenic forest roads. WNC Flyer Event Held annually in June, this popular road cycling Day Visit, Overnight 5 Athletic event Blue Ridge Bike Yes Yes Locally, Regionally Locally, One Day Yes Yes event offers 100, 63, 54 and 33 mile ride options. Club Regionally Starting and ending at Oskar Blues Brewery, the event attracts 800 riders from throughout the region.The ride takes in parts of Transylvania, Henderson and Bucombe Counties. Old Time Street Dances Event, Cultural, Held June through August on Tuesdays in Day Visit 5 Cultural event Heart of Transylvania Yes Yes Locally Locally Multiple Days No No Historical downtown Brevard, this event features live music, Brevard County Tourism free square dance instruction and fun for adults and children. Established in the 1940's, these dances are a popular community touchstone.