DuPont State Forest Staton Road, Cedar Mountain, 828-251-6509, Situated on a plateau of the Little River Valley, this forest encompasses over 10,000 acres and is open to the public for hiking, biking, and horseback riding on designated trails. Hunting and fishing is also available with a permit.

Holmes Educational State Forest Route 4, Box 308, Hendersonville, NC 28739, Crab Creek Road, 828-692-0100, A managed forest designed to promote better understanding of the ecology of forests through exhibits, audio stations, well-marked hiking trails, signs, and ranger-conducted classes. The forest is open from mid-March to late November and includes a spacious picnic shelter with grills, picnic sites with tables, and walk-in tent sites.

Above & Beyond Equestrian Arts Center Route 3, Box 237A, Hendersonville, NC 28739, Jeter Mountain Road, 828-698-8003, This world-class equestrian complex includes a clinic stable, an outdoor arena, and a round pen. Professional training and lessons are available for riders of all skill levels.

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club 20 Cummings Cove Parkway, Hendersonville, NC 28739, 828-891-9412, A classic mountain golf course, this 18 hole, par 70 golf course features Bermuda grass fairways and scenic views, as well as state-of-the-art practice facilities.

Double Tee Golf Center 485 Brookside Camp Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792, 828-693-7420, This driving range is fully lighted for night use and includes 28 mat tees with six covered for practice and lessons in inclement weather, a ten acre landing area, and a two acre short game practice area. Other features on site include a fully stocked pro shop, an 18 hole miniature golf course, a snack bar, batting cages, and a picnic pavilion. 

Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge 215 Brickyard Road, Hendersonville, NC 28793, 828-891-7022, There are three nine hole golf courses available at this golf lodge and country club that allows players a variety of possible 18 hole combinations. A full size bent grass greensward croquet court is also on site.

Headwaters Outfitters P.O. Box 145 (Highway 64 West & 215), Rosman, NC, Located 8 Miles West of Brevard, 828-877-3106, Features canoeing, kayaking and tubing adventures for the entire family. Overnight canoe camping trip also.

Moonshine Mountain 283 Willow Road, Hendersonville, NC 28752, 828-696-0333, Enjoy snow tubing from the top of a 300 foot hill covered by three to five feet of snow at this venue that also features an outdoor fire pit, a tow lift, and a cozy lodge that toffers snacks and hot drinks. They are open on weekends from Thanksgiving to February.