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A Ginseng Rhizome Nexus – Part 5
A submission written by Jim Hickey Jump to Part 1 Part Four of this five-part initiation to Hot Springs' ginseng context, which appeared in the previous posting of this series, dealt with spiritual and ecological elements of this floral marvel. It also proffered a...
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Appalachian Trail helps blaze Hot Springs forward
The Appalachian Trail runs right through the heart of Hot Springs, which presents a big opportunity for Madison County’s smallest municipality.Hot Springs Tourism & Welcome Center updated their website address.
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Hiking Trails
Appalachian Trail Town When people think of hiking in Hot Springs, NC, their first thought is of the Appalachian Trail. Hot Springs is the only North Carolina town where the Appalachian Trail passes directly through the main street. Visitors from all over come here...
Motorcycle Riding & Driving
You don't need to go with the crowds to the Blue Ridge Parkway or "Ride the Dragon" to experience some of the best roads in the entire country. There are dozens of scenic backroads and highways that are perfect for motorcycling or driving in Western North Carolina...
Fishing
Hot Springs – N.C. Mountain Heritage Trout Water TownSpring CreekHot Springs is a high mountain valley at the intersection of Spring Creek and the French Broad River. Spring Creek, which runs straight through Hot Springs, is a designated N.C. Mountain...
Rafting, Canoeing and Kayaking
The French Broad River flows for just over 100 miles in the state of North Carolina. The French Broad is free flowing which means that the water level is determined by the amount of rainfall in the watershed. For all sections, particularly the whitewater section, the...
Hot Springs has a wide range of activities and events from exploring the Appalachian Trail and floating the French Broad River to live music festivals and the mineral springs themselves!