Whether it's arts and crafts that interest you, outdoor sports, agri-tourism complete with u-pick and teaching farms, or you're simply looking for a place to completely get away from it all, Wolf Laurel could be for you.
Onsite Activities include:
Tennis, Swimming, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Golf, Skiing, Bocci Ball, Croquet, Creative playground for the kids, Fishing and Rafting.
Whitewater Rafting
The French Broad River in Madison
County is one of North Carolina's premiere whitewater
rafting rivers. The closest rafting to Asheville, the
French Broad is excellent for beginners, yet still
exciting for the experienced.
Skiing, Snow Boarding, and Snow Tubing
Wolf Laurel Ski Resort has a variety of trails and one of the East's best half pipes for snowboarding. A family-oriented ski area with fun for everyone, including slopes from beginner to expert.
The Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail passes from one end of the county to the other, with many access points giving day hikers a great opportunity to walk short segments of the trail.
Fishing
Mountain trout are abundant in
remote streams for fishing and the French Broad and
larger streams hold bass, crappie and some muskie.
Camping
Forest Service campgrounds and private campgrounds are located throughout the county.
Arts
Since 1790 when the first pioneer walked into this mountain wilderness with a fiddle under his arm, an unbroken line of notable musicians and ballad singers have followed. Traditional mountain music is one of Madison County's most treasured handmade crafts.
Madison County has been home to some
of the finest fiddlers and "pickers" of Appalachia. The
mountains have nourished and sustained a musical
heritage derived from the Celtic forbearers of
present-day inhabitants.
Festivals that
support these arts include, but are not limited
to:
Trailfest
(held in April each year)- Celebrate the Appalachian
Trail in Hot Springs. Outdoor recreation activities
planned with a music festival, local crafts and vendors,
games, great food and fascinating speakers http://www.trailfest.net/
Contact 689-3704
French Broad River Festival (held in May each year) Hot Springs is known for its whitewater rafting. What better place to hold the "Riverfest"? River Rodeo, big name music and entertainment, great camping weather and more!
The Bluff Mountain Music Festival (held in June each year on the grounds of the
Hot Springs Spa and Resort in Hot Springs). The Bluff
Mountain festival is FREE to the public and features
some of the region's best Traditional and Bluegrass
Music followed by an evening Square Dance until dark.
Madison Celebrates Arts Festival (held in September each year) The streets of downtown Marshall serve as a showcase to county artists' work.
Madison County Heritage Festival (held the first Saturday in October each year) The town of Mars Hill and the Mars Hill College campus are transformed for the day. Enjoy traditional mountain music, authentic craft demonstrations, wood carving, quilts, pottery, food, lunches & baked goods.
