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SUMMARY:Natural Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Reflect on the beauty of nature and use your senses to guide you\, as you remark on what’s around you for Nature Journaling Monday\, August 11th from 5:30 – 7 pm at Meeting Place!\nA notebook and other materials will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own supplies if you’d like!\n\nParking is located along Prescott Street.\nRegister online here: https://tinyurl.com/greenwayjournaling\n\nDrop-ins welcome\, space permitting.
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SUMMARY:Downtown Greenway Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the heart of the city with our guided walking tour of the Downtown Greenway on Saturday\, August 16 from 9 AM to 12 Noon! These engaging tours cover the full 4-mile loop and offer insights into the Downtown Greenway project\, local history\, surrounding neighborhoods\, public art\, environmental efforts\, economic impact\, and more.\n\nTours begin and end at LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene Street).\n\nRegister online at http://tinyurl.com/DGWalkTours\nDrop-ins welcome\, as space allows!
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/downtown-greenway-walking-tour-3/
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SUMMARY:Trail Daze of Summer: Looking Glass Rock
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Trail Daze of Summer Series sponsored by On the Road and Off\n\nHelp us make improvements to the climbers access trail \nBring: Work gloves\, reusable water bottle/water\, lunch/snacks\, bug spray\, sunscreen \nWear: Sturdy closed-toe shoes\, long pants/sleeves recommended \nEmail dcanter@carolinaclimbers.org or dvanbrocklin@carolinaclimbers.org with questions. \nThis event is part of our Trail Daze of Summer Series sponsored by On the Road and Off.\nIf you come to any 3 trail days all summer at any location you’ll be entered to win HUGE prizes at the End of Daze Party August 16th to celebrate all our hard trail work at the end of the summer. This party will take place after the Looking Glass trail day. \nAll are welcome to the End of Daze Party on August 16th\, but only those who attend 3 trail days during the summer will be entered into the Black Diamond raffle for HUGE prizes. You can attend any 3 trail days during the summer (not just Trail Daze events) to quliafy for the EPIC Black Diamond raffle. All are welcome to the End of Daze Party August 16th. \n\n\n\nWhen
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/trail-daze-of-summer-looking-glass-rock/
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SUMMARY:Cat Gap Loop Trail Workday - Pisgah National Forest
DESCRIPTION:Do you like hiking in Pisgah National Forest?\n\n\n\n\nCome join us on August 16th as we continue our work to restore and improve the Cat Gap Loop Trail. It’s a great way to give back\, spend a day in the woods\, and help take care of a trail that many of us enjoy. \nMeet at 9:00 am at Fish Hatchery Parking Lot ( 1401 Fish Hatchery Rd.\, Pisgah Forest\, NC 28768) or at 8:00 am behind Waffle House (798 Brevard Rd.\, Asheville\, NC 28806) and caravan to Fish Hatchery.
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/cat-gap-loop-trail-workday-pisgah-national-forest/
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SUMMARY:Stroller Rollers
DESCRIPTION:Calling all caregivers with little ones! Join us for a stroller-friendly walk along the Downtown Greenway every third Thursday from August to October.\n\nBring your kiddos and discover the downtown area while connecting with others! We’ll kick things off at LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene St.) at 9:00 AM.\n\nThis is a drop-in event\, and we’ll cover a 1-2 mile roundtrip\, with stops at fun\, family-friendly play spaces along the route. We can’t wait to see you there!  On-street parking is available nearby\, or in the public parking deck at 215 N. Eugene Street. For questions\, email chelsea.phipps@greensboro-nc.gov.
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SUMMARY:August SPCA on the Greenway
DESCRIPTION:Spend your evening in the best way possible – by walking with some adorable pups from the @spca_of_the_triad!\nJoin us Saturday\, August 23 from 9 -11 am at Freedom Conerstone for a fun walk along the Downtown Greenway\, where you’ll have the chance to walk and socialize with adoptable dogs in need of some exercise and love.\nPre-registration is required\, to help plan how many dogs to bring on their field trip! Sign-up now – https://tinyurl.com/Spca-2025\nThe SPCA is a dedicated local animal rescue non-profit\, committed to rescuing\, rehabilitating\, and caring for abused\, neglected\, and injured animals. Come out\, get some fresh air\, and help these amazing dogs burn off energy in a wonderful way!
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SUMMARY:SPCA on the Greenway
DESCRIPTION:Spend your morning in the best way possible – by walking with some adorable pups from the SPCA of the Triad! Join us Saturday\, August 23 from 9 – 11 am at Freedom Cornerstone for a fun walk along the Downtown Greenway\, where you’ll have the chance to walk and socialize with adoptable dogs in need of some exercise and love.\nPre-registration is required to help plan how many dogs to bring on their field trip!\n\nSign up now https://tinyurl.com/Spca-2025\n\nThe SPCA is a dedicated local animal rescue non-profit\, committed to rescuing\, rehabilitating\, and caring for abused\, neglected\, and injured animals. Come out\, get some fresh air\, and help these amazing dogs burn off energy in a wonderful way!
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SUMMARY:"Going on a Bear Hunt" Family Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the McDowell Trail Association and the Barefoot Baby Foundation for this exciting “bear hunt”! Each child (ages 2-10 recommended) will receive a copy of the Bear Hunt song and a set of binoculars so they can navigate the trail\, with all the fun elements from the song. The trail ends at the “Bear Cave”\, where each child can pick out a bear to take home\, and be sure to watch out for the “real” bear lurking around! Feel free to have fun with this- hunting/safari gear encouraged! Water and a snack will be provided.
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SUMMARY:RISE: A Fly Fishing Festival celebrating the French Broad River Community in Asheville\, NC 8/24
DESCRIPTION:Join Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins and Uproar for the inaugural Fly Fishing Festival on August 24th in Asheville\, NC. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit MountainTrue & RiverLink.  \nThe festival will take place just weeks from the one-year anniversary of Helene — a highly anticipated milestone for the people and businesses that have worked tirelessly to stand each other back up. Much like a native brook trout chasing a dry fly\, together we will RISE to shift the current toward recovery on the river. \nWhat to expect?\n*casting and fly-tying competitions\n*fly fishing clinics\n*kid-friendly programming\n*raffles\n*shoppable A-frame cabin “takeovers” by outdoor brands\n*live music in the Wrong Way Meadow\n*food and drinks from Imposter Pizza Co.\, Chop Shop Butchery\, and featured local breweries\n*Fish Flash Tattoo Studio (Multiple local tattoo artists will offer river-centric flash designs) \nThe event is FREE to attend. \nABOUT WRONG WAY RIVER LODGE & CABINS\nWrong Way River Lodge & Cabins is Asheville’s only outdoor-centered hotel\, an urban cabin campground on the French Broad River Greenway in West Asheville\, NC\, opened by two locals and former river guides. Sixteen A-frame cabins built into the landscape give guests a basecamp for Asheville at the intersection of urban and the outdoors. The communal River Lodge anchors the property as a place to eat\, drink\, gather\, and shop. The core mission of Wrong Way is to connect guests with the transformational qualities of the outdoors through comfortable accommodations\, convenient access\, inspiring experiences\, and a little local culture. wrongwaycampground.com  \nABOUT UPROAR CONCEPT\nThe Uproar Concept is a partnership between Nate Jordan and Derek DiLuzio founded on a shared drive to create\, reimagine how creative content is crafted\, celebrate the great outdoors\, build authentic connections\, and develop a more sustainable future. The company was founded with a goal of providing exceptional creative deliverables capable of elevating any brand. Uproar believes in working collaboratively with our clients to create disturbances in the market that command attention and achieve results. uproarconcept.com  \nFor questions about the event\, please contact: kelsey@dearclivepr.com \nRSVP 
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/rise-a-fly-fishing-festival-celebrating-the-french-broad-river-community-in-asheville-nc-8-24/
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SUMMARY:Hellbender Festival
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever North Carolina Hellbender Festival is coming to Downtown Spruce Pine with live music\, local art\, river science\, food trucks\, and outdoor adventure—all inspired by the ancient Eastern Hellbender. \nCheck back soon for updates on schedules\, vendors\, artists\, and more. Follow us on social media for the latest news and announcements. \nFor real time updates\, follow us on Facebook!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in Being a Vendor?\nWe’re looking for local makers\, food trucks\, and organizations to be part of the NC Hellbender Festival! If you’d like to join us as a vendor\, apply below to be part of this exciting day celebrating our mountain rivers and communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease fill out the form or email director@discoversprucepine.com. Note that we must receive your logo by July 31st in order to include your logo on any print materials.  \nThank you so much for sponsoring the 2025 North Carolina Hellbender Festival! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevels & Benefits \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiver Guardian – $5\,000\n\n\n\nMountain Ally – $2\,500\n\nHellbender Friend – $1\,000\n\nDowntown Business Sponsor – $250\n\nCustom & In-Kind Sponsorships
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/hellbender-festival/
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