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Here’s your sign to take a hike

⛰️ We’re lichen hikin’
Sunset Shining Rock Wilderness
A sunset in Shining Rock Wilderness. | Photo by @laurahackk
From quick and easy loops around town to drives that take you to fantastic lakes and mountains, our city has so many options to hit the trail. In honor of the long weekend, we’ve added three new hikes to our hiking guide. Consider this your sign to go out and forest bathe.

Note: While parks and trails may be listed as open, we recommend checking park websites — especially the Blue Ridge Parkway, which closes every winter — before visiting for further info, current trail conditions, and safest practices for the area.

Key: Easy = 🥾| Moderate = 🥾🥾 | Hard = 🥾🥾🥾

Richmond Hill Park

A creekside trail in Richmond Hill Park.

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Photo by AVLtoday

Richmond Hill Park, 300 Richmond Hill Dr.
  • Difficulty: 🥾
  • Length: Mileage varies
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Pet-friendly: Yes, on leash
This city-owned park peers above the French Broad River with a surprising number of wooded trails (plus specific zones for mountain bikers and frisbee golfers) that weave throughout the forested area. Be warned: it can be easy to get turned around here, but there’s usually plenty of friendly folks willing to point you in the right direction.

Pine Tree Loop, Bent Creek Experimental Forest
  • Difficulty: 🥾
  • Length: 3.2 miles
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Pet-friendly: Yes, on leash
This relaxing route is a great spot for newer hikers to explore. There’s plenty of shade and minimal elevation gain. Trails are mixed use so you can also come out here for a run or bike ride.

Pink Beds Loop Trail

Two dogs on Pink Beds Loop Trail.

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Photo by Laura Hackett

Pink Beds Loop, US-276, Pisgah Forest
  • Difficulty: 🥾
  • Length: 5.1 mile loop
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Pet-friendly: Yes, on leash
Sequestered in the historic “Cradle of Forestry,” this trail is not as pink as it name implies — but it’s a lovely place to observe wildflowers, babbling brooks, and towering pine trees. There are also several boardwalks throughout the trail that are ideal for observing bugs and other water critters.
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Events

Monday, May 29
  • Memorial Day Ceremony | Monday, May 29 | 2 p.m. | Pack Square Park, 121 College St., Asheville | Free | The ceremony will feature a short reading by Vietnam Pilot Jim Hernandez, plus a keynote address from retired Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin of the NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
  • Pavel Wlosok Quartet | Monday, May 29 | 7-10 p.m. | Little Jumbo, 241 Broadway St., Asheville | Free | This scintillating jazz band blends swing, modal, and Latin jazz, along with contemporary twentieth-century music, World music, and Czech folk music.
  • The Asheville Jazz Orchestra | Monday, May 29 | 2-5 p.m. | The Meadow, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville | Free | Relax and enjoy big band style jazz from this 17-piece orchestra.
Tuesday, May 30
  • Incredible Towns Evening Social | Tuesday, May 30 | 5:30-7 p.m. | 12 Bones Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Rd., Arden | Free | Join Incredible Business Networking for an evening of connection and brews.
  • Judgement of Paris Wine Tasting & Pairing | Tuesday, May 30 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Aventine, 25 Page Ave., Asheville | $38 | This blind tasting, modeled after the famed 1976 “Judgement of Paris” tasting, will feature 6-8 wines, cheese, and light appetizers.
Wednesday, May 31
Thursday, June 1
  • Pride Silent Disco | Thursday, June 1 | 7-11 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing RAD, 284 Lyman St., Asheville | $10-$15 | Kick off Pride month with an outdoor silent disco dance party in the beer garden presented by Silent Disco Knox.
Friday, June 2
  • Everything Everywhere All At Once | Friday, June 2 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Nerd Dungeon, 505 New Leicester Hwy., Asheville | Free | Bring a comfy blanket or chair for this free screening of the 2022 award-winning American film that explores marriage, the multiverse, and a mother-daughter relationship.
  • Hustle Souls | Friday, June 2 | 8:30 p.m. | One World Brewing - West Asheville, 520 Haywood Rd., Asheville | $12-$14 | This local band is known for its “generation-jumping mashups” that blend vinyl nostalgia with modern sensibilities.
Saturday, June 3
  • Historic Montford Garden Tour | Saturday, June 3 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Montford Ave., Asheville | $25 | After a two year hiatus, this garden tour returns with eight stops throughout this historic neighborhood.
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North Carolina Arboretum
 
Cause

Healthy produce + recipes = the Y’s Mobile Food Market
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Mobile Food Markets distribute fresh food for free, along with information on how to store it and practical, cost-effective cooking lessons. | Photo provided by YMCA of WNC
ICYMI, yesterday was World Hunger Day — and did you know more than 1.5 million North Carolinians are food insecure?

The YMCA of WNC is working to change that with their Mobile Food Markets. Each month, 8,000+ locals are fed thanks to the farmer’s market style approach where attendees take home all the fresh fruit and vegetables they need at no cost.

Plus, participants can learn from cooking demonstrations and take home free recipe cards + tips for healthy eating.*
See the mobile market schedule
News Notes
Today Is
  • Memorial Day, honoring U.S. military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day starting at 2 p.m. at the city and county’s Memorial Day Ceremony in Pack Square Park.
Open
  • It’s a great time to be a bread lover. Mother’s new cafe has officially opened on the South Slope at 244 Short Coxe Ave. The menu includes sandwiches (including its flagship Jambon-Beurre), sweet + savory toasts, and larger plates that include French omelettes, quiche, salads, and cucumber gazpacho. There’s also desserts and plenty of wine.
Biz
  • Ohalo Genetics, a new 65,000-sqft biotech greenhouse, has officially opened shop in Henderson County. Located in Mills River, the $9 million facility is focused on developing genetically-engineered potatoes and corn, along with other plants. Interested in joining the company? The team is currently looking to hire a potato breeder, with other opportunities coming soon. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Closing
  • After decades of service, South Asheville’s Huddle House location has shuttered. This was a sudden move from the Georgia-based franchise. The building itself is also expected to be demolished. (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Try This
  • Skate Night at Carrier Park has returned for the summer. On Select Friday evenings, stop by the Mellowdrome with a pair of skates for a fun evening filled with tunes and friends. The next one takes place Friday, June 2 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Featured Home
  • This jaw-dropping property offers 3,000+ sqft with a stone fireplace extending through three levels along with a rec room, sauna, two attached garages + a workshop with mountain views. Bonus: The 4 BD, 3 BA home sits on a completely private .84-acre lot just 5 min. from downtown Black Mountain.*
Health
  • Hospice is about quality of life. When asked about their experience, families consistently share that they wish they had chosen hospice sooner. See how CarePartners Hospice can help families make the most of their time together. Learn more by calling (828) 255-0231.*
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Laura
From the editor
Here’s your reminder that the Montford Park Players 51st season is happening now. Catch a free performance of “Wendy & Peter” on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. through June 17. Next up: “Twelfth Night.”
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