Explore Western North Carolina Adventures and Tours

Discover the beauty, the stories, and the resilience of Western North Carolina together.
Welcome to Explore Western North Carolina, a community for people who love adventure, scenic travel, culture, and meaningful experiences. This group is designed for members who enjoy curated outings, guided experiences, and one-of-a-kind adventures across our mountain region.

Our Mission: Exploring With Purpose
Every experience we offer also supports the ongoing mission of Restoring Western North Carolina Through Art — an initiative turning storm-fallen wood and disaster-impacted landscapes into powerful works of resilience and community healing.
By joining our adventures, you help:

• Bring awareness to the recovery needs across WNC
• Support small businesses in areas still rebuilding
• Share survivor stories from Chimney Rock, Bat Cave, Old Fort, Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Asheville, and beyond
• Strengthen future art and restoration projects across the region

### A Test Engine for Our Touring & Adventure Company

This Meetup group proudly serves as the test engine for our adventure and tour company.
It allows us to design, refine, and introduce new experiences to order as we grow.
Members receive:

• Exclusive pricing on select trips
• First access to new itineraries and activities
• Opportunities to help shape future routes, scavenger hunts, and educational tours
• A front-row role in our mission to uplift Western North Carolina

### What We Offer

Expect a diverse lineup of meaningful and exciting experiences, including:

• Day trips
• Adventure outings
• Weekend trips
• Scenic and educational tours
• Seasonal activities (tubing, skiing, waterfall routes, etc.)
• Troll museum & landscape-change tours
• Treasure hunts and small-business spotlight adventures

### About Pricing (Elegantly & Clearly Stated)

Our events are professionally planned, guided, and delivered, and therefore each adventure requires a paid ticket.
Pricing helps us:

• Support local small businesses
• Sustain our mission of restoring Western North Carolina through art
• Cover operational expenses so we can continue offering high-quality, meaningful experiences

We price mindfully and always strive to provide exceptional value for every participant.

### Who This Group Is For

• Travelers & explorers
• Nature lovers
• People who enjoy purposeful, meaningful adventures
• Supporters of Western North Carolina’s recovery
• Anyone who wants to be part of a growing, positive, impact-driven community

If you enjoy discovering hidden places, learning powerful stories, and exploring with a purpose — this group is for you.