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Episode 03 – The Land of Waterfalls with Endless Adventure, with Mary Jo Gordon

Posted on May 19, 2020May 20, 2020 By Exploration Local
Adventure, Camping, Day Tripping, Family, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Town, Mountains, Nature, Outdoor, Rock Climbing, Scenic Drive, Wildlife

Episode 03 – Land of Waterfalls and Endless Adventure, with Mary Jo Gordon

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Exploration Local sat down with Mary Jo Gordon, Marketing & Communication Specialist with Transylvania County Tourism to get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to support and promote a beautiful mountain destination.

“Brevard and Transylvania County offer one-of-a-kind opportunities to pursue the highest level of outdoor activity—be it fly fishing, mountain biking, road cycling, rock climbing, hiking, camping, or whatever else floats your canoe.  But the great outdoors is not all there is to explore up here. You can discover exquisite arts and crafts (and get to know some of the makers). Catch world-class musical performances. Enjoy celebrated cuisine and delicious locally brewed beer. Spend the day shopping and wandering through historic downtown Brevard. Simply relax and recharge in luxury amid the exquisite scenery. There is a little something for everyone in the Heart of Adventure, no matter what calls to you.” (Source: ExploreBrevard.com)

I cannot encourage you enough to visit Explore.Brevard.com for the insiders scoop on all there is to do in Brevard & Transylvania County. This is one of the most remarkable tourism websites I’ve ever seen. It actually resembles more of an adventure guide than a visitor’s information resource. 

CHECK OUT THESE PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Pisgah National Forest

DuPont State Recreational Forest

Gorges State Park

Blue Ridge Parkway

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Brevard Music Center

 

Looking Glass Falls
Rainbow Falls in Gorges State Park
Turtleback Falls, Gorges State Park.
World Class Mountain Biking in Pisgah Forest
Canoeing in the 3rd Oldest River in the USA, French Broad River.
Brevard Music Center
World Class Mountain Biking on the 350 mile single track mountain bike trails.
Paddling the French Broad River
Downtown Brevard dotted with unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, coffee houses, outfitters and breweries.
Oscar Blues Brewery
World Class Trout Fishing
Sliding Rock of Highway 276
Rock Climbing Looking Glass Falls
Hiking in Pisgah National Forest
Primitive Camping in Pisgah National Forest.

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