The Pisgah National Forest covers 512,758 acres of mountainous terrain in the southern Appalachian Mountains, including parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Balsam Mountains. Pisgah National Forest The Pisgah National Forest covers 512,758 acres of mountainous terrain in the southern Appalachian Mountains, including parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Balsam Mountains. Elevations reach over 6,000 feet and include some of the highest mountains in the eastern United States. Summit elevations include Black Balsam Knob at 6,214 feet, Mount Hardy at 6,110 feet Tennant Mountain at 6,056 feet, and Cold Mountain at 6,030 feet. Mount Mitchell, in Mount Mitchell State Park, is the highest mountain east of the Mississippi River and lies just outside the boundary of Pisgah National Forest. Pisgah National Forest - Wikipedia Pisgah Ranger District (map/sights) - PDF Mount Mitchell (Attakulla) - Wikipedia The Gift of the Pisgah National Forest - Forest History Society

Hinterlander is located within Pisgah National Forest and borders the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area -- and Black Bears are a part of the natural wildlife within our gated community. We've also provided some great videos about these amazing creatures to share with the whole family. Living with Bears Bear Videos - Fun & Informative BearWise Tip Sheets Bears & Dog Safety National Parks Service Info: Bear Safety Viewing Bears Bear Identification Hiking in Bear Country What if a Bear Finds Me? NC Resources NC Wildlife Resources NC Wildlife Federation Hinterlander is located within Pisgah National Forest and borders the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area -- and Black Bears are a part of the natural wildlife within our gated community. However, unlike guests like you, the Black Bears that visit Hinterlander do not book a visit online before coming. So, t o ensure everyone can safely enjoy a Black Bear sighting, we encourage each of our guests to review the resources and/or BearWise Fact Sheets below so all guest knows what to do when/if you spot a bear or one stops by -- kids too! We've also provided some great videos about these amazing creatures to share with the whole family. A curious cub who stopped by Hinterlander's patio in June 2022 was caught on camera by a very excited guest. The cub paused long enough to pose for several shots including this one by a doodle for a Hinterlander sign. Maybe we've found a spokesbear! Fun Facts & Frolicking Bears For little kids 2-102 ... (2 min) Wonderful frolicking bears! (3 min) Useful Info & History Tips on Black Bears (1/2 min) Great intro to living with Black Bears (9 min) BearWise Tip Sheets English Espanol Buck, Hinterlander's Canine Host Recommends Using Caution -- Always Only bear I tangle with is a plushie. Sierra Club Supports Black Bears - You Can Too

Hinterlander provides local emergency contacts, numbers, and information online and a more extensive section in the Welcome Book. First Aid & Emergencies First Aid Kit (Under Kitchen Sink) Police - 828-652-2235 Fire Station - 828-652-5201 NC Poison Control - 800-222-1222 Mission Hospital - 828-659-5000 430 Rankin Drive, Marion NC www.missionhealth.org Home Safety Carbon Monoxide Detector in kitchen S moke detector in kitchen and all sleeping areas Fire Extinguishers (Kitchen & Downstairs Den) Exterior Motion-sensing, Solar Lighting Deadbolt Locks First Aid Kit (Under Kitchen Sink) Wildfire Evacuation By Foot Map in Welcome Book

Hinterlander's covered deck provides shelter from the elements to take in all the seasonal views of Linville Mountain. Covered Deck & Great Room Entry

Hinterlander is located in McDowell County, NC, and surrounded by a wide array of historic places. We've provided a few places you might want to visit -- and welcome suggestions for more. Museums & Historic Spots Aerie-Hennesee Mansion Avery Museum Banner House Museum Biltmore Estate Captain Charles, Jr. McDowell House Carter–Swain House Cone Manor Fernihurst Mansion Harper House/Hickory History Center Historic Carson House Marion Train Depot Silvermont Mansion and Park Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace (map below)

Hinterlander's patio is perfect in any season, day or night, to take in Linville Mountain and the beautiful views or the skies above. Patio & Fire Pit (see the seasons and weather change)

Hinterlander has several golf courses nearby -- beautifully set in the mountains, in valley, or on a lake. Public & Municipal Golf Courses Linville Falls Golf Club (Public) 18 holes over 6,851 yards with a par of 71 210 Blue Ridge Dr North, Marion, NC (828) 756-4008 Marion Lake Club (Public) 18 holes over 6,390 yards with a par of 70 2030 NC Hwy 126, Nebo, NC (828) 652-6232 Silver Creek Golf Club (Public) 18 holes over 6,708 yards with a par of 72 4241 Plantation Dr, Morganton, NC (828) 584-6911 Mount Mitchell Golf Club (Public) 18 holes over 6,495 yards with a par of 72 11484 State Highway 80 South, Burnsville, NC (828) 675-5454 Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club (Public) 18 holes over 6,277 yards with a par of 72 2360 Swiss Pine Lake Dr, Spruce Pine, NC (828) 765-7436 Apple Valley Golf Course at Rumbling Bald Resort (Public) 18 holes over 6,756 yards with a par of 72 309 Winesap Rd, Lake Lure, NC (828) 694-3043 Bald Mountain Golf Course at Rumbling Bald Resort (Public) 18 holes over 6,575 yards with a par of 72 112 Mountain Blvd, Lake Lure, NC (800) 419-3854 Black Mountain Golf Course (Municipal) 18 holes over 6,215 yards with a par of 71 17 Ross Drive, Black Moun tain, NC (828) 669-2710 Mountain Glen Golf Club (Public) 18 holes over 6,723 yards with a par of 72 1 Clubhouse Drive, Newland, NC (828) 733-5804 Linville Land Harbor Golf Club (Public) 18 holes over 4,877 yards with a par of 69 1665 Goose Hollow Rd, Linville, NC (828) 733-8325 Sugar Mountain Public Golf Course (Municipal) 18 holes over 4,560 yards with a par of 64 1054 Sugar Mountain Dr, Sugar Mountain, NC (828) 898-6464 Willow Creek Golf Course (Public) 9 holes over 1,663 yards with a par of 27 354 Bairds Creek Rd, Vilas, NC (828) 963-6865

Hinterlander's newly remodeled kitchen is the heart of the home. The kitchen features a Wolf gas stove & oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and French press among its amenities. Kitchen Hinterlander's newly remodeled kitchen is the heart of the home. The kitchen features a Wolf gas stove & oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and French press among its amenities. It has the space and tools you need to whip up family dinner, spend the afternoon baking cookies, make an apple pie with the juicy fruit you picked at a local orchard, or brew up a cup of coffee to enjoy by the fire.

Hinterlander's downstairs den provides additional entertainment space or sleeping options. Den includes a convenient snack bar and mini fridge as well as a full bathroom and laundry. Downstairs Hinterlander's downstairs offers a quiet retreat from the rest of the house, with access to the lower deck and view of the back and both side yards. DEN - The smart TV in the den is ready for you to sign in using your streaming service ID and password, and the Murphy/cabinet bed is ready to fold out to a queen-size bed, offering more sleeping options for you. A mini fridge and snack area complete with Keurig is handy. BATH & LAUNDRY - The downstairs bathroom/laundry has a full-size tub and a full-size washer and dryer. Den (with Murphy bed) Bath/Laundry

Hinterlander's living room features a large stone gas fireplace and a seating area with a SW view down Linville Mountain and to the valley below through floor-to-ceiling glass door and windows. Living Room Hinterlander's living room features a large stone gas fireplace and a seating area with a SW view down Linville Mountain and to the valley below through floor-to-ceiling glass door and windows. The living room also offers a smart TV ready for you to sign in using your streaming service ID and password. And the queen-size, fold-out couch offers additional main-floor sleeping options.