Dear Traveler: 

Now is the very witching hour. The sun is down. The moon is up. I have wheeled the mountain bike out of the castle crypts and have attired myself in my favorite bike shorts (black), t-shirt (black), cape (black) and helmet (reflective, because Safety First!) in order to take to the darkest trails where I might embody my legendary reputation as “Terror of the Carpathians and Scourge of the Single-Track.”

Ah yes! You can run, but you cannot hide . . . from Halloween in Transylvania County, where they put the “creep” in Creeptastic, the “spooky” in Spooktacular and the “extreme fun” in all family- and undead-friendly events. I’ll be around, as they say, so keep an eye out on the dark nights, lest you wander too far off the trail, into the deepest shadows where you might find me in the moonlight, fangs glinting, as I drink rounds of Dale’s Pale Ale, Brevard Brewing’s Red Ale and Ecusta’s Dead Drift Pale Ale with my cycling buddies, Frankenstein and the Wolfman. Who knows what evil and unpredictable plans we may put into motion? Could be shenanigans. Could be fly-fishing. Who knows?

Until then, I remain forever (literally) yours, 
Count Adventurist

Looking to scare up some crow art? Well, this marvelous invitational art event features a variety of works by celebrated clay-artist Christine Kosiba and some of her very talented friends. With an emphasis on pottery, woodwork and paintings, this exhibit is guaranteed to be a spellbinding treat for artists and connoisseurs alike. 

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The banks of the French Broad River are thick with brilliant foliage this time of year.  And there is no better way to enjoy a glorious, sunny autumn morning than taking in the view on an easy–paced canoe ride. The guides at Headwaters will lead you on a four-hour trip through a breathtaking stretch of riverside. Paddles provided. Bring your own sense of adventure.

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This gorgeous, fully supported fall ride takes cyclists through some of Transylvania County’s most scenic stretches at the vibrant edge of leaf season. Enjoy 20, 40, or 63 mile routes at this classic event.

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Those mad scientists at PARI have come up with a particularly fiendishly fun event that includes Haunted Hayrides, Bonfire Ghost Storytelling, Scary Scavenger Hunts, Telescope Observing (for possible aliens). Tickets are only $25 and include a delicious BBQ dinner.

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In Monster, “Transylvania” means “Party,” and that probably accounts for why ghosts, goblins, witches, warlocks, zombies and even your sweet old mummy are probably headed to Brevard during the scariest (and most colorful) time of year. This all day event features costume contests, parade, pumpkin carving, a cook off, haunted house, live music ghost tours, food and more fun than a barrel of vampire bats and flying monkeys.

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