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Spring Blooms and Summer Adventures in Asheville: Outdoor Festivals, Restaurant Openings and the Year of the Trail

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As warmer temperatures bring wildflower blooms and vivid greens to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the arrival of spring weather in Asheville, North Carolina means it's time to get out and explore. The spring season breathes new life into the expansive meadows and lush mountainsides, as well as the city, welcoming a fresh lineup of upbeat festivals and events from spring break through the summer.

Key Points: 
  • North Carolina is the Great Trails State, and 2023 has been officially designated the Year of the Trail .
  • Whether walking, hiking, biking, paddling or horseback riding, there is a trail for every ability and inclination.
  • Asheville Outdoor Experiences offers guided activities for all ages and levels from its signature Mountaintop Sunset Hike to outdoor skills classes like campsite cooking and knot craft.
  • Icy drinks and frozen booze are hot this summer in Asheville's cocktail culture, with the season's most sippable concoctions including: