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A Wild Porcupine

A Prickly Situation: Your Pets Vs. Porcupines

If you’ve never see the end result of a dog or cat investigating a porcupine, a quick Internet search will pull up a cornucopia of photos featuring animals covered in quills.

A group of hikers walking along a mountain trail.

Free Things to Do in Asheville

Asheville is known for its beautiful scenery and fresh mountain air. Yet, while the historic Biltmore Estate brings people to Asheville from around the country, there are plenty of family activities that don’t cost a dime.

A row of golf bags lined up at the driving range.

Asheville Driving Ranges That Won’t Break the Bank

The beautiful scenery of the mountains offers a unique experience for golfers of all skill levels. Whether you’re interested in beginner classes, improving your game, or relaxing during a casual Saturday outing, the driving range is an excellent choice which won’t break the bank.

A vehicle driving through a flooded street.

Flood Safety Tips From the CDC

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than any other hazard related to hurricanes and thunderstorms. The most common flood deaths occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water.

A person dressed as a nun on a tall bike riding along a purple bus.

Take a Ride With LaZoom Comedy Tours

Asheville is widely known as a unique, lovely, giddy little city. There’s never been anything quite like it, and there’s never been anything anywhere like the multiple award-winning LaZoom Comedy Tours!

Kayakers on the French Broad River's Blueway.

Help Keep River Parks Clean

During warm weather, it’s not unusual for thousands of locals and visitors to hit the French Broad River using an assemblage of tubes, kayaks, canoes, and SUPs. It’s a fun, inexpensive way to enjoy one of our greatest natural spaces.

Our Voice Announces Open Call for New Board Members

Our Voice, a leading organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking, has announced an open call for new board members from Buncombe, McDowell, and Transylvania counties.

Burgers and buns laid out on a table.

Five Essential Asheville Burgers

Asheville may be known for its healthy lifestyle, but that doesn’t stop the city from offering some of the best burgers in the South. No longer a reliably monotonous choice, the burger has become the standout item at dozens of restaurants around town.