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It’s
almost August out there. How can that be? Summer seems to have just
begun, and here we are at almost the end. Time sure flies when
you’re having fun. We’ve certainly been having fun this summer.
Just ask the white squirrels, they’re still going on about
the Fourth of July.
I’ve always thought August was underrated for a month that boasts
many warm, sunny days. And this month’s bevy of thrilling
activities and opportunities for solid, late-summer fun in
Transylvania County certainly backs me up on that opinion. So get
on out there and make the most of the season. That last trip down
Sliding Rock this summer is not going to make itself.
Stay cool, friends!
The Adventurist
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Live Stream
Creek Hike @ Earthshine Lodge
1600 Golden Rd, Lake Toxaway
August 3, 9, 17, 23 & 31
3-5pm
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Not all
hikes require water shoes and swimsuits, but then again not all
hikes assume that you’ll spend most of your walking time at least
partially in the water. This fun, family-friendly event combines
creekside exploration, gem mining, and a ride down a sliding rock
into a perfect post-picnic outing.
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New Heights in Gardening
Visitor’s Day
Southern Highlands Preserve
558 Summit Ridge Rd, Lake Toxaway
Tuesday, August 6
10a-12p
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There’s a
secret garden high above Lake Toxaway, filled with some of the most
gorgeous flowers, plant life and views around. It’s called the
Southern Highlands Reserve. And for a few days every year, they
open the gates to visitors who may enjoy guided tours through its
many beautiful mountaintop gardens. Bring your lunch and stick
around for a picnic following your tour.
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Can-Do Attitude
Burning Can 2019
Oskar Blues REEB Ranch
315 Shoals Falls Rd, Hendersonville
August 9-10
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It’s a
truth universally known that a stellar line-up of live bands, a
wide variety of mountain sports, and plenty of ice cold beer will
bring out the party animals during the dog days of summer.
Oskar Blues’ beloved Burning Can festival features performances by
acts such as Moon Taxi, Here Come The Mummies, Tauk, Los Colognes
and Empire Strikes Brass (pictured).
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Furr He's a Jolly Good Fellow
Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday
Cradle of Forestry
Saturday, August 10
11am-1pm
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What do
you do to celebrate the birthday of the legend? Up at the Cradle of
Forestry, they’ll be bringing in a marching band, serving birthday
cake, playing games, and offering kids of all ages the opportunity
to meet and greet their favorite furry preventer of forest fires
(as well as some live animals courtesy of naturalist Carlton
Burke).
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Top Picks
Béla Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Camp Concert
Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium
Brevard Music Center
Saturday, August 17
7:30 pm
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For the
second year, 15-time Grammy award-winning legend Béla Fleck brings
his intensive Banjo Camp back to Brevard. And once again, he will
conclude with an unforgettable performance featuring an all-star
line-up of banjo virtuosos including Tony Trischka, Kristin Scott
Benson, Alan Munde, and Noam Pikelny.
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Don't Rock the Boat
Paddling 101 Clinic
Headwaters Outfitters
Sunday, August 25
3-5pm
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Though the
urge to get wet this time of year can be pretty strong (it’s hot
out there), the instructors at Headwaters Outfitters are dedicated
to giving you all the tools you need you stay on top of the water
in this informative beginners workshop on safety tips, PFDs, and
paddling strokes for canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.
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