Brevard is the home of the Cradle of Foresty, the site of the first forestry school in America, founded in the early 1900's.  More than 50% of Transylvania County is covered by three parklands:  Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, and Gorges State Park.  Transylvania County is nicknamed "Land of Waterfalls, as it is home to over 260 falls. It has the highest rainfall of any county east of the Rocky Mountains,also the best water quality in the state of North Carolina, and a portion of the Pisgah National Forest is considered a rainforest due to its high annual precipitation levels.

Things to Do:


Rainbow Falls
Very impressive 150 feet cascade
1 mile hike one way
Moderate difficulty

 








Sliding Rock 
Natures waterpark slide 
60 feet waterslide
Directions:  From the intersection of Hwy 64 and Hwy 276 in Psigah Forest, head north on Hwy 276 for approx. 7.5 miles to the recreation area on the left.






Looking Glass Falls
Well know and visited, one visit will tell you why
60 feet free fall
No hike neccesary, roadside
Directions:  From the intersection of Hwy 64 and Hwy 276 in Pisgah National Forest, drive North on Hwy 276 for approx. 5.5 miles to the pull off area on the right.

Calender Of Events:
8/6/2010 - 8/7/2010 - Georgia State Championship Barbeque Cookoff Sanctioned by the KCBS (Kansas City Barbque Society)
Location: Dilliard,GA
Costs: 1 day pass - $10 per person, 2 day pass - $15.00 per person, Children 12 and younger - FREE
Description: The Dillard Barbecue and Bluegrass Festival started in 1997 and has grown to what it is today through the hard work, dedication, and efforts of many volunteers and BBQ enthusiasts from around the country. Each year people come from across the nation to compete in this once a year event, and to listen to real Bluegrass music played by numerous bands from all over, and to savor the mouth watering smells and sights of smoking meats of all kinds. There are always lots to do and things to see for the whole family at this wonderful event. The cooking rigs are a sight to behold, and the vendors serving the many foods and delicasies are some of the best in the world. Make plans to take your vacation in August next year and spend a few days in the north Georgia mountains. There is nothing like it anywhere in the USA. Your kids will love it and once you have been here you will make it a yearly tradition to come back like so many other people do.
Contact: Call Jane Tomlin  (Festival Chairman) at 706-746-2690.



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