The Land of Waterfalls. With two state parks and two national parks in its backyard, the charming town of Brevard is a prime gathering spot for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s a special place where you can mountain bike in the morning, rock climb at mid-day, kayak down the French Broad River in the afternoon and take a zip line ride at sunset – and gaze at a waterfall or two along the way (the area claims more than 250). Always a great treat is Sliding Rock in Pisgah National Forest, billed as the cheapest natural roller coaster ride on the planet – it’s a 60-foot watery glide down slippery rock into a deep COLD pool at the bottom.
