Appalachian Trail Conference maintains the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail footpath and helps manage the lands that protect it.

Applachian Trailplace Your most complete informational site for hiking the AT. Visit Trailplace.com to get advice, share information and learn about services and issues associated with the AT.

Blue Ridge Bicycle Club Whether you ride the parkway or the trails, this club has numerous planned rides with experienced leaders. Asheville has some great places to ride - come learn some new routes with the BRBC.

The Blue Ridge Parkway This guide has hundreds of milepost listings, a comprehensive trail index, lots of pictures and historical notes about the parkway.

British Car Club of Western North Carolina This club began in 1994 and has grown to over 60 members who like to share their enthusiasm and favorite car wax formula for their British sports cars.

Chess Club meets 6:00 to 8:00pm Thursdays at the Hendersonville First Presbyterian Church. Open to adults and children with adult supervision of all levels. No Charges. All chessboards and other supplies provided. For more information, call 828-669-3829.

Green River Community Association
The Green River Community Association was established in 2007 to promote unity within the community and a provide a voice in support of community interests such as the existing Library and the need for recreational facilities.

Henderson County Aquatics Team
HCATS is a summer swim team that is part of the Mountain Swim League. The season runs from May 27 to July 26 and practice is at Patton Pool. We are a non-profit, parent run organization. Children ages 6 to 18 are welcome. Many of the Henderson county kids that went to the NCHSAA State Swim meets have swam with HCATS, including all of the West Henderson Boys team that won the State Meet. Some of our previous swimmers have gone on to compete in colleges also. We think this is a great introduction into competitive swimming and wonderful for all kids. Kids are able to learn the correct stroke techniques for swimming, build self-confidence, build friendships, and have fun competing with other area teams. Several HCAT swimmers graduate and come back to coach for us. We all have a great time, kids and parents alike.

National Girls and Women in Sports Day, held at UNC-A, is a community event designed to expose women and girls to a variety of activities to inspire them to lead active, healthy lives.  For more info, or to register, contact Allison Dains at 828.350.2058 or adains@ashevillenc.gov.  See you there!

North Carolina National Forests Hendersonville is located just a stone's throw from two beautiful National Forest, Nantahala and Pisgah. For a weekend of hiking or biking, a camping adventure, or a Sunday drive, visit this site for information on what to see and do as well as maps of the forests.

Out There Get out there! A group of local folks encourage you to join them for all types of outdoor activities.

Trout Unlimited Land-of-Sky Join this group of anglers and conservationists as they seek to protect area trout and their habitat. There are numerous scenic trout streams in the area; TU members can tell you where to cast your fly!

WNC Nature Center was voted "best place to take kids" in Western North Carolina; however, old and young alike will enjoy observing the butterfly garden, encountering the red wolf, mountain lions and bobcats, petting the farm animals, and exploring the interactive Nature Lab.

WNC Racing Pigeon Club meets monthly and has two pigeon racing seasons each year.

Western North Carolina Sierra Club has monthly meetings offering educational speakers. They also have planned some awesome hikes in our beautiful mountains.

Women Outdoors offers women the opportunity to meet other women who share an appreciation for the outdoors. They have monthly meetings and offer a variety of outdoor activities.

YMCA of Hendersonville and Henderson County Call to find out about the exciting programs they offer. 828-692-5774

Asheville Area

Asheville Area Ultimate Club meets three times weekly to have fun and ultimately throw their discs around. Visit their site for more on scheduling and to view lots of ultimate action shots.

Asheville Chapter of American Singles Golf Association-ASGA meets at 5:30pm first Thursdays at Trevi, 2 Hendersonville Rd., Biltmore Station. For more information, call 828-299-0813.

Asheville Lacrosse Claiming to have two game seasons a year, these guys never let up! I should know, my husband plays on the team! If you want great exercise and good friends, come out to throw the ball with the team.

Asheville Track Club For those who like to run around, all ages and abilities welcome. Visit the site for more info on the exciting First Annual Mount Mitchell to Black Mountain Marathon Challenge!