Dear Traveler,

Have you ever experienced Brevard at night? Let me tell you, it sure is a sight to see. Nature puts on quite the light show. I’ve never seen the stars so bright, you can even see the Milky Way up on the Parkway! Oh—and don’t even get me started on the Blue Ghost Fireflies. Those little guys look like glowing fairies when it gets dark. No one can convince me that this isn’t a magical place, don’t you agree?

Happy exploring,

With beautiful dark skies and sweeping overlooks, our corner of the mountains is a great place to view stars and the Milky Way. Learn more about where to go and how to try your hand at some astrophotography.

We’re a little obsessed with white squirrels in Brevard, and we aren’t afraid to admit it. Join us on Main Street in Brevard, May 23-25, for a festival full of vendors, food, and live music as we celebrate our fluffy, unofficial mascot. 

Years ago, we created the “Leave It Better” initiative to protect and preserve our pristine forests and waterways for future generations. We even have our very own forest steward roaming the county. “Trashsquatch,” a mythical forest dweller, formed out of litter left by visitors to his home, asks public land users to “Leave It Better” and make trash as difficult to find as he is.

Show us how you’re leaving the forest better! Tag us on Instagram and Facebook.