Funny how life in the mountains resembles nature. During the winter months, there are few visitors, some business put the "Closed" sign out, and for the most part, people hibernate. But by April, everything comes alive. The flowers and trees start blooming, visitors start to return, and life in 
general returns to a more normal pace.
If you're in the Brevard, North Carolina area this spring, it's a great time for just about anything outdoors. Find a river, and you'll likely see people fly fishing. And with the day time temps hovering around 70, it's a wonderful time of year to explore all the hiking trails. Don't forget your camera, though. The dogwoods, Lilly of the valley, red bud trees, and all sorts of native flowers and trees are spectacular this time of year.
If you're looking for other ideas for how to spend your time here in the mountains, here are a few of the local events happening:
April 24 - Art of Brevard Gallery Walk. Seven art galleries along with several "art spots" and area restaurants are open from 5-9.
May 16 - Annual Monarch Butterfly Release and Open House at Monarch Natural Healing
May 16 - International Migratory Bird Celebration - Cradle of Forestry. Bird walks, family oriented activities.
May 19 - Bag Lunch at the Transylvania County Library. "Under the Influence: A Southern Appalachian History"
May 23-24- 6th Annual White Squirrel Festival. This two day festival was voted the Best Spring Music Festival in WNC for 2008 by the Asheville Citzens Times News Poll and was designated as a Top 20 Event for May 2009 by the Southeastern Tourism Society.
If you are considering buying real estate in the Brevard, North Carolina area, contact the Clay Team online or call 828-551-6291 or 828-551-6290.
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I was recently in Waynesville visiting family, and we drove down to Brevard to visit a cousin. I love seeing your posts, because it reminds me how incredibly lucky we are in this state to have our mountains. I must say, reading your posts is bittersweet for me -- it makes me happy to see the beauty and culture of home, but it makes me terribly homesick! This is a beautiful photo, too, btw!
Well, please come back often!! I just can't imagine being anywhere else. I lived in the city for more years than I wanted to and now I just feel so blessed to be surrounded by these big blue mountains, the kind of generous folks of Brevard, and all the nature you'd ever want. That picture was taken at the little park on Broad Street, just down from the Library.