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BLACK MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

America’s “Favorite Drive,” the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, and the Biltmore Estate

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6 Days | 5 Nights
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
See for yourself why Asheville has been an international destination for statesmen and the wealthy since the 1800s as you explore the rich art, culture and history of this cosmopolitan city tucked away in ancient Southern forests. Celebrate the Blue Ridge Mountains where 90 percent of the land is forest abounding with flora and fauna, hear local stories, visit art-deco downtown and much more.


Highlights

• Journey along the Blue Ridge Parkway, “America’s Favorite Drive,” to Mount Mitchell, the highest point on the East Coast.
• Meet with faculty and students at the first-ever school of forest conservation, the Cradle of Forestry.
• Soak up the splendor of the nation’s largest private home, the Biltmore Estate, home to priceless art collections and other artifacts dating back as far as the Ming Dynasty.

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Walking up to two miles on field trips.

Coordinated by Mars Hill College.


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5 nights of accommodations
12 meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
6 Expert-led lectures
8 Field trips
1 Hands-on experiences

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