Backcountry camping

Photo by @awildbloom

• ~1 hour and 10 mins from downtown
• Open year-round; stay informed of Parkway closures
• Camp on top of the balds, 1,000 ft. away from the trail. Note: Campfires are not allowed, and bear-resistant containers are required.

Campgrounds

Photo by @embracelifemoments

• ~20 mins from downtown
• Open year-round
• Camping supported: Tent, RV (electric and nonelectric)
• Activities: Swimming (including swimming beach), fishing, hiking, mountain biking
• Amenities: Drinking water, hot showers, flush toilets, ice and firewood for purchase, pets allowed
• Browse available campsites.

• Totally Rad Trivia | Monday, March 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Taproom At Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Ste. 200, Asheville | Free | Impress your friends with your pop culture knowledge for the chance to win Highland Brewing gift cards.

• Dog’s Night Out | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 5-9 p.m. | Twin Leaf Brewery, 144 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Enjoy a night on the town with your pups including craft beer, Smokee’s Pizza, and animal trivia — one dollar of every beer goes to support Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.
• Pie for Pi Day | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton St., Asheville | Free | Whether you want to win bragging rights as the best pie maker in the neighborhood or just sample different pies, don’t miss this sweet event.

• Venture Asheville Talent Jam | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Mule - Devil’s Foot Beverage Company, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville | $10-$20 | Find local talent, support Asheville’s startup and small business ecosystem, and have a great time at this networking event for entrepreneurs.
• Cider Dinner with Botanist & Barrel | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Rhubarb, 7 SW Pack Sq., Asheville | $75 | Enjoy a four-course, Appalachian-inspired dinner paired with ciders from Botanist and Barrel.

• Nature & Bird Walk | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Lake Julian Park, Long Shoals Rd., Arden | Free | Lace up your walking shoes and bring your binoculars to this nature walk hosted by Wild Birds Unlimited South.

• St. Waggy’s Day | Friday, Mar. 17 | 5-7 p.m. | Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton St., Asheville | Free | Bring your pups out to this pawesome St. Patrick’s Day Pawty.
• The Vagina Monologues | Friday, Mar. 17 | 7 p.m. | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | $15-$35 | All of the proceeds of this iconic production’s ticket sales go to support local nonprofit Helpmate of Asheville.
• Drag Music Bingo with Divine the Bearded Lady | Friday, Mar. 17, Friday, Mar. 31 | 7-9 p.m. | Downtown Taproom, 56 Patton Ave., Asheville | Free | Have a blast at this free event with great tunes hosted by the lovely Bearded Lady Divine.
• Story Mixer: Gathering of the Bards | Friday, Mar. 17 | 7-10 p.m. | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $20-$25 | Celebrate the magic, mysteries, and muses of the Emerald Isle at this event featuring art, stories, music, and poetry.

• 45º | Morning showers | 45% chance of rain

• Lace up your dancing shoes. UNC Asheville is heading to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Bulldogs are a No. 15 seed and will open up the tournament against No. 2 UCLA on Thursday, March 16 in Sacramento. The time of the game is TBA. Let’s go, Bulldogs. 🏀 (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• No. 5. That’s the ranking East Fork Pottery has received from Fast Company’s list of the 10 Most Innovative Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives of 2023. East Fork is recognized for its generous minimum wage ($22/hr), 401(k) match, and parental leave policies.

• All Bodies Movement and Wellness (211 Merrimon Ave.) will hold its grand opening on Saturday, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. The event will feature mocktails, bites, and live entertainment. It will also showcase the body liberation and trauma-informed movement studio’s personal and small group training offerings.

• Wondering about the status of Roots Hummus? There’s been talk that the local hummus honchos have shut down shop. According to this piece from AVL Watchdog, the company is in default for multiple outstanding loans totaling $2.62 million.

• The Hop Ice Creamery has teamed up with Durham-based ice cream shop The Parlour on a new flavor: “Vegan Pineapple Miso Ginger Coconut Milk,” which features Miso Master’s white miso, roasted pineapple, and candied ginger. Find it exclusively at The Hop Ice Cream at 640 Merrimon Ave. on Wednesday, March 15.
• Looking to expand your local restaurant rotation this spring? Here’s a dish you need to try next at The Lobster Trap — making your next date night location selection as easy as A-B-Sea. Reserve a table. 🦞 *

• National Napping Day. Yup, the best day ever. Shop our favorite sleepytime picks for a cool and comfy snooze like this kooky but effective eye mask and this cutting edge mattress topper with a water cooling system. 💤*

• To welcome the new season, our online store (Six & Main) is running a Spring Forward Contest. The winner + two friends will receive a prize from one of our coffee or tea brand partners. The contest is running now through Friday, March 24. Learn more on Instagram. 🌸

• Fun local fact: Asheville es uno de los pocos lugares en el planeta donde puedes encontrar y comprar “livermush” (papilla de hígado), que es un clásico de la región occidental de Carolina del Norte (WNC). Find the translation of this fun fact in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*

• According to the Engineering News-Record, 91% of construction firms are having trouble filling positions in the skilled trade industry. When you learn a trade, you have plenty of career opportunities (in a growing field.) Find your next job.*

• The YMCA of WNC is hiring for several positions, including Day Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, and a Program Coordinator. Its diverse staff is dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected + secure children, adults, families, and communities. Learn more and apply.*