Event Date: 11/07/2009 (Today) Event Time: 10:00 AM
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This memorable experience includes an instruction/orientation session and a guided Segway ride through several campus locations and on select Arboretum trails. Your trained guide provides commentary on Arboretum mission and history, as well as the natural and botanical history of the region.
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Enjoy a one- to three-hour guided walk on the Arboretums forest trails - adjusted to visitors interests and abilities. Depending on the individual trail guides specialty and weather conditions, the walks may explore various areas of natural history and can include interpretive information on trees, wildflowers, native plants, birds, insects, and culture.
Event Date: 01/01/2009 - 12/31/2009 Event Time: All Day
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Daily, 9-5. Stroll through gardens, newly renovated conservatory and along paths and trails throughout the Estate not normally seen by visitors. Water and camera are musts. Recommend trail shoes or hiking boots for walk and even a walking stick. Carry a snack. For additional 2 km, walk through 250 room chateau built by George Vanderbilt at the end of the 19th Century. No pets allowed in the house. A short video and 3D Diorama of the Estate grounds available at the registration area. Adult $38 (at press time) to enter Estate. See www.biltmore.com for special events and more detail of fees.
Event Date: 01/02/2009 - 12/31/2009 Event Time: All Day
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Mon-Sat. 9-5. Sun. 12-5. Closed major holidays. $6.00 per car to enter Arboretum, except Tuesdays (no charge on Tuesdays). Trail has four options, 5, 10, 11, & 21 km. Only one event credit even if completing all options. 10 & 11 km pass through formal and informal gardens and along forest roads and trails, along babbling streams and over bridges where large trout hide. 11 km also goes around lake. 21 km is a combination of 10 & 11km. 5 km includes formal gardens, walk along stream and through woods. Be sure to visit the Bonsai Exhibition Garden. Look for new collections and Gardens opening during 2007. No pets allowed in the Bonsai Garden, Formal Garden or buildings. For more information go to http://www.ncarboretum.org/
Event Date: 01/02/2009 - 12/31/2009 Event Time: All Day
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Mon-Fri, 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 1-5. Closed major holidays. Biking is on paved, hilly, and curvy roads. After the first 0.8K through Biltmore Forest, the next 16.2K is on the Blue Ridge Parkway heading south 8.1K and back 8.1K. The turn around point is at a beautiful overlook of the French Broad River. After reentering Biltmore Forest, the last 8.1K wanders past the country club, golf course and homes of the area. Bike rentals available at bike shop, www.libertybikes.com. BIKE HELMETS ARE MANDATORY. Carrying water is recommended. Not recommended for children. Total bike route shares the road with vehicles.
Event Date: 01/02/2009 - 12/31/2009 Event Time: All Day
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M-F, 8:30 to 5:30: Sat and Sun, 9 to 5. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Enjoy portions of the Urban Trail through vibrant art deco downtown as you experience the ambience of a designated "All American City". Visit the restored Grove Arcade with new shops, restaurants, grocery store and condos that are now in place to depict its original uniqueness as an indoor shopping mall back in the 1920s. You'll walk by the Thomas Wolfe Home, which reopened in May 2004 after being closed since 1998 for extensive restoration that was needed after a fire. This is an excellent home to visit. Visit several old neighborhoods of Asheville, the new Greenway along Weaver Blvd which goes past UNCA and into the Botanical Gardens. Walk thru the historic Montford District with old homes and several B&Bs. Spectacular view of Grove Park Inn, a 5 star resort. 3km option includes Riverside Cemetery where O'Henry, Thomas Wolfe and Zebulon Vance are buried. Ask at the VC for more info. about Asheville. 5KM limite
Description:
This memorable experience includes an instruction/orientation session and a guided Segway ride through several campus locations and on select Arboretum trails. Your trained guide provides commentary on Arboretum mission and history, as well as the natural and botanical history of the region.
Description:
This memorable experience includes an instruction/orientation session and a guided Segway ride through several campus locations and on select Arboretum trails. Your trained guide provides commentary on Arboretum mission and history, as well as the natural and botanical history of the region.
Description:
This memorable experience includes an instruction/orientation session and a guided Segway ride through several campus locations and on select Arboretum trails. Your trained guide provides commentary on Arboretum mission and history, as well as the natural and botanical history of the region.
Description:
Enjoy a one- to three-hour guided walk on the Arboretums forest trails - adjusted to visitors interests and abilities. Depending on the individual trail guides specialty and weather conditions, the walks may explore various areas of natural history and can include interpretive information on trees, wildflowers, native plants, birds, insects, and culture.
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Americas Best Idea - the national parks - gets even better this summer...its free The National Park Service announces three summer weekends when entrance fees to all 391 national parks will be waived. Were inviting you to come by for a visit, to relax, to learn a little bit about this great nation and to just have some fun. Tough economic times call for economical fun, and you cant beat Americas 391 national parks for family time, fresh air, and opportunities to learn about our great country.
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Americas Best Idea - the national parks - gets even better this summer...its free The National Park Service announces three summer weekends when entrance fees to all 391 national parks will be waived. Were inviting you to come by for a visit, to relax, to learn a little bit about this great nation and to just have some fun. Tough economic times call for economical fun, and you cant beat Americas 391 national parks for family time, fresh air, and opportunities to learn about our great country.
Description:
This memorable experience includes an instruction/orientation session and a guided Segway ride through several campus locations and on select Arboretum trails. Your trained guide provides commentary on Arboretum mission and history, as well as the natural and botanical history of the region.
Description:
This memorable experience includes an instruction/orientation session and a guided Segway ride through several campus locations and on select Arboretum trails. Your trained guide provides commentary on Arboretum mission and history, as well as the natural and botanical history of the region.
Description:
This memorable experience includes an instruction/orientation session and a guided Segway ride through several campus locations and on select Arboretum trails. Your trained guide provides commentary on Arboretum mission and history, as well as the natural and botanical history of the region.
Description:
This memorable experience includes an instruction/orientation session and a guided Segway ride through several campus locations and on select Arboretum trails. Your trained guide provides commentary on Arboretum mission and history, as well as the natural and botanical history of the region.
Description:
Enjoy a one- to three-hour guided walk on the Arboretums forest trails - adjusted to visitors interests and abilities. Depending on the individual trail guides specialty and weather conditions, the walks may explore various areas of natural history and can include interpretive information on trees, wildflowers, native plants, birds, insects, and culture.
Description:
This memorable experience includes an instruction/orientation session and a guided Segway ride through several campus locations and on select Arboretum trails. Your trained guide provides commentary on Arboretum mission and history, as well as the natural and botanical history of the region.
