Play On 2024

• Zipline, play footgolf, ski, and snowboard at Sapphire Valley . • Cast a line on the WNC Fly Fishing Trail® with expert guides. • Panthertown Valley is often referred to as the “Yosemite of the East.” Located near Cashiers, it’s 6,311 acres of Nantahala National Forest land featuring 30 miles of rugged backcountry hiking and mixed-use trails for cycling, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Panthertown has over a dozen cascading waterfalls, native trout streams, panoramic views, and sheer granite cliffs. We recommend you bring a map as it’s for serious adventurers! Get a map at panthertown.org or panthertownmap.com. • Visit Gorges State Park , a 7,700-acre NC State Park with numerous waterfalls, rugged river gorges, and great trails. Check out Rainbow Falls - you won’t be disappointed! • Rent a stand-up paddleboard, kayak, jet ski, or boat for adventures on Lake Glenville . • Take the family on a leisurely walk to Silver Run Falls. • Paddle the extreme whitewater six times a year when High Falls becomes Class IV rapids. 2024 Release Dates: April 27-28, June 8, July 6, July 27, August 10, August 24 • See the Shadow of the Bear in Cashiers — visible for approximately six weeks — from mid-October through early November and mid-February through early March. Insider tip — visit in February during our secret season! The shadow begins around 5:30 p.m. on clear days and lasts half an hour. • Golf at Sapphire National Golf Club. • Explore the heart of Cashiers on the Greenway Ramble , an extensive network of trails, sidewalks, and pedestrian friendly roads. • Shop at upscale gift shops and boutiques, art galleries, and recreational out tters. • Unwind at world-class spas with majestic views. Attractions

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