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You have an adventurous side, a side that loves exploring the best that the outdoors has to offer. Yet there’s also your creative side, a side equally in need of nurturing. With a weekend in Spruce Pine you can satisfy both needs.  Day 1MorningSince it’s easier to sit still after expending some energy, begin the day with a hike -- or two. And since you are on the Blue Ridge Escarpment, where mountain runoff abruptly contends with steep drops, how about a couple of hikes that feature impressive waterfalls?  
In one location in Lansing you can fly-fish for trout, take a hike, go mountain biking – even play horseshoes! And less than a half mile away you can visit the Lost Province. That’s a big day in a town that covers less than a half square mile! Morning
Imagine being within a half hour or so of not one, but five of the state’s top adventure destinations. Well, imagine yourself in Morganton, where a short drive takes you to two state parks, three state trails, a wilderness area and “the Grand Canyon of the East,” offering a range of hiking, mountain biking, cycling, paddling, fishing and more. Plan to spend a day, at least, at each location.South Mountains State ParkAdventure options: Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing
Old Fort is all about escape, whether it’s deep into the woods on a trail or into the past in a museum.  A weekend in Old Fort offers a diverse mix of history, hiking, and hucking.Day 1Morning
Time was, driving I-40 to the Smokies you passed the paper mill town of Canton with nary a thought of stopping. Adventure? There!? Yes, as it turns out, adventure there! Adrenal adventure, wilderness adventure, even underwater adventure. Day 1Morning
Nothing says Trail Town more than having a trail – the Appalachian Trail, no less – run smack dab through downtown. Thus, it’s no surprise that a weekend in Hot Springs would be dominated by hiking on the AT, the longest dedicated footpath in the world. Day 1Morning