Jack Igelman

Jack Igelman
Trail Guide - Weed Patch Mountain Trail
Distance: 20 miles round-trip - Difficulty: strenuous
Horse Power
From an evening trail ride to a fall fox hunt to the excitement of a world-class competition, take a scenic ride through Tryon Horse Country
Three Kid-Friendly Hikes for Summer
Great hikes in Western North Carolina
Trail Guide
Yellow Mountain, Nantahala National Forest
The French Broad
After decades of neglect, WNC’s most iconic river flows toward a promising future
Trail Guide
Fox Den Loop at Lake James State Park
Climate City Rising
A new conference spotlights Asheville’s role in addressing climate change
Trail Guide
Big Butt Trail to Little Butt
50 Ways to Play—Spring
When wildflowers dot the greening landscape and rushing rivers flow cold from snow melt, take in the beauty of springtime in the mountains with activities for the whole family
50 Ways to Play
Adventure seekers, nature lovers, kids, adults, grandparents: We’ve got your ultimate guide to seasonal fun in the mountains
Featured Hike
Big Creek Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Experiential Education
Parks & Rec
Experiential Education
Medicine
Experiential Education
Public Service
Experiential Education
Business
Life Lessons
At schools throughout the mountains, experiential education takes students out of the classroom and into the world
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Trek from Ox Creek Road to the historic remains of Rattlesnake Lodge
Simply Gorge-ous!
Dive deep into the mountains’ greatest chasms
Trail Guide—Pilot Mountain
Distance - 4 miles round-trip, Difficulty - moderate
Skin in the Game
Steve Woody’s medical-tech company is primed to boom locally and help heal around the globe
Trail Guide: Mount Kephart
Distance: 14.2 miles round-trip, Difficulty: Strenuous
A Catalyst for Change
How Asheville is becoming world headquarters for climate science and ground zero in the quest to confront climate change
Long Hungry Loop, Santeetlah Lake Trail
Distance: 3.5 miles round-trip Difficulty: Easy

Colbert Ridge Trail The Black Mountains
Distance: 5.6 miles round-trip Difficulty: Strenuous

The Long Run
Learn what drives 4 ultra-runners to go the distance
Unbridled Enthusiasm
The Tryon International Equestrian Center isn’t just horsing around
Cherry Cove Trail Loop Rough Creek Watershed
Distance: 7 miles Difficulty: Moderate

Marking History
A new series of signs highlights the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s cultural cornerstones
Appalachian Trail: Sams Gap to Big Bald Mountain
Distance: 12.5 miles round-trip, Difficulty: Strenuous

Bearing Fruit
The region’s first pawpaw orchard delivers a Southern delicacy to local dinner tables
Tot Trails
Set out on footpaths that offer big exploration for small people
Trail Guide to Catawba Falls

Going Natural
Explore the healing power of plants through three pioneers in the field of herbal remedies

Bearwallow Valley & Falls
Difficulty: Easy Length: 1.3 miles round-trip
Three Top Mountain
Difficulty: moderate length: 3.3 miles round-trip
Fontana’s Lost Towns
A new exhibit uncovers local history
Buffalo Creek Park Loop
Difficulty: moderate Length: 3.5 miles round-trip

Little & Big Hump Mountains
Difficulty: Strenuous Round-Trip: 8-miles

Laurel River Trail
Difficulty: Easy Round-Trip: 7 Miles
Walking Tall
A new trail showcases champions of the forest