Military Officer - April 2006 - (Page 56) T R AV E L I N S T Y L E Fiery hues of orange and red paint a mountainside. geon rivers and exploring the Pisgah National Forest, where, if the weather is warm enough, you can enjoy a wide array of natural swimming pools, from the chilly dark waters below Looking Glass Falls to a natural water slide at Sliding Rock. But be forewarned: Even on the warmest days, water temperatures are only in the 50s! Asheville is also only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Milepost 411 provides a picture-perfect view of the real Cold Mountain, inspiration for Charles Frazier’s awardwinning novel and the Oscar-winning 2003 movie. The mountain itself has hiking trails — but it’s not for the faint of heart, as the hike to the summit is more than 10 miles roundtrip. The 180-degree views from the top are well worth it for the experienced hiker. Those not into hiking can explore these blue-forested mountains by hot air balloon with a little help from Mount Pisgah Balloons in the nearby town of Candler. After a full day, it’s time to head back to the Grove Park Inn, which houses the world’s largest collection of arts and crafts furniture and light fixtures, much of it from the inn’s original Roycroft collection. Each February, the Grove Park Inn hosts its Arts and Crafts Conference that draws architects, designers, collectors, and bungalow owners by the thousands. 56 MILITARY OFFICER APRIL 2006 I resort to one of the inn’s soothing spa treatments, all of which mimic the elements of earth and complement the spa’s natural subterranean design. Fire, Rock, Water & Light is my personal favorite and involves a full body exfoliation, a whirlpool bath in buttermilk and honey, a cream body wrap, and a waterfall massage. MO RESOURCES Feeling inspired to see the Blue Ridge Mountains and visit Asheville? Check out these resources first to get more information. ■ Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1010 Asheville, NC 28802 (800) 257-1300 ■ Biltmore Estate 1 Approach Road Asheville, NC 28803 (877) BILTMORE (245-8667) www.biltmore.com ■ Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa 290 Macon Ave. Asheville, NC 28804 (800) 438-5800 www.groveparkinn.com PHOTO: DENNIE CODY/GETTY IMAGES http://www.airforcevillages.com http://www.biltmore.com http://www.groveparkinn.com http://www.airforcevillages.com
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