Madison County Outdoors

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Sunsets and social distancing. Stay safe, smart and responsible. . . . #madisoncountync #828isgreat #asheville #wnc #landscape #avltoday #mountains #mountainscape #sunsetphotography #sunset #color #nature #socialdistancing #hike #trail #exercise #quiettime #zen #quietthechaos #thegreatoutdoors #trees #northcarolina #tennessee #rurallife #rural #countryroads #usa #america (at Mars Hill, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDLxG-_hNe2/?igshid=1niflicssq7q0

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An aging wooden fence lines some of the empty slopes at the Wolf Ridge Ski Resort. There are tons of quiet and scenic places in Madison County to explore if you’re looking for a zen adventure. . . . #madisoncountync #828isgreat #zen #quiet #scenic #wood #abandonedplaces #mountains #appalachia #marshillnc #asheville #wnc #ski #northcarolina #visitnc #tennessee #hike #explore #sunset #color #sunset #artinspiration #landscape (at Madison County, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJn-TlBf-L/?igshid=1n0lkgbothwgs

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Comet! Look northwest in the coming nights at dusk and you may see the Neowise Comet! This comet only passes Earth every 6,800 years! . . . #madisoncountync #madisoncountyoutdoors #lookup #828isgreat #comet #space #sky #night #dusk #northcarolina #asheville #thegreatoutdoors #science #scienceiscool #explore #adventure #socialdistance #comeatmebro #rarebeauty #starstuff #toinfinityandbeyond #theworldisours (at Madison County, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CClOqvOhlxr/?igshid=113z1fvk3xfwa

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This tree at the Bailey Mountain Preserve is ridiculous. Equipped with an awesome swing pointed at an incredible view, if you haven’t checked it out yet this weekend is looking like a great opportunity to do so! . . . #madisoncountync #828isgreat #asheville #hike #swing #explore #marshillnc #tree #nature #picnic #fireflies #summer #thegreatoutdoors #appalachia #green #trail #hikingadventures #northcarolina #tennessee #visitnc #socialdistance (at Mars Hill, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCeT76ghbRS/?igshid=1x15spxlsx30a

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Getting beamed up at Max Patch. Max Patch is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts and it is easy to see why. . . #madisoncountync #asheville #828isgreat #hike #maxpatch #wnc #hikingadventures #beammeupscotty #ufo #sunset #landscapephotography #landscape #sky #northcarolina #tennessee #explore #adventure #appalachiantrail #mountains #air #usa #madcoproud #quietthechaos #thegreatoutdoors #light #artinspiration (at Max Patch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYaKx2hvvo/?igshid=6gzuxayk600v

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The silhouette of Bailey Mountain in front of a sky set on fire. Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! . . . #madisoncountync #baileymountain #marshillnc #828isgreat #asheville #sunset #silhouette #fire #mountains #appalachia #theworld #northcarolina #color #summervibes #summer #wnc #artinspiration #getbusyliving #clouds #mhu #sunsetphotography #cheers #trail #hike #adventure #mountainbike #rural (at Mars Hill, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTNnLFBz3I/?igshid=nhcezozmergt

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Have a great 4th of July! . . . #madisoncountync #828isgreat #asheville #avl #wnc #fireworks #4thofjuly #july #celebrate #appalachia #summer #sparklers #northcarolina #tennessee #marshillnc (at Mars Hill, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOGzjBhm7u/?igshid=sli0j4mzecuq

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Found this mantis protecting our tomatoes for us. The garden is loving this weather lately! . . . #madisoncountync #828isgreat #asheville #garden #preyingmantis #insect #tomatoes #summer #growyourownfood #grow #homestead #rural #farm #bugs #appalachia #wildlife #mantis #gardengaurdian #northcarolina #tennessee #wnc #mountains #thegreatoutdoors #socialdistancing2020 #july4th (at Mars Hill, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCMRN9lhior/?igshid=10do0y0roruz5

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Today is looking like a good day to get outside! This view is on the Appalachian Trail on the way to Big Bald, just north of Mars Hill. . . . #madisoncountync #828isgreat #asheville #summervibes #hike #hiking #appalachiantrail #mountains #fitness #exercise #color #clouds #landscapephotography #green #trail #run #walk #northcarolina #tennessee #explore #adventure #sweat #thegreatoutdoors #nature #naturelovers (at Appalachian Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCI-8vkhbf5/?igshid=12i8w4ae99gi5

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The barns on the Smith Property in Mars Hill are pretty amazing. The public is able to get close and admire them but please adhere to all signage for your own safety. . . . #madisoncountync #asheville #828isgreat #marshillnc #wnc #barn #barndoor #barnwood #rural #rurallife #abandonedplaces #abandoned #mountains #appalachia #socialdistancing #doorway #baileymountain #trail #northcarolina #tennessee #explore #adventure #architecture #agriculture (at Mars Hill, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCBL-shBxU8/?igshid=p8mvtmbmx1vs

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: summer of 2019 we had a pretty rad evening up at Max Patch with @andrewphilly . Who else has gone up to Max Patch at sunset? . . . #madisoncountyoutdoors #madisoncountync #828isgreat #asheville #wnc #avl #appalachiantrail #mountains #landscapephotography #landscape #hike #hikingadventures #northcarolina #tennessee #explore #adventure #thegreatoutdoors #sunset #earthporn #theworldisours #summervibes #yellow #quietthechaos #beyond #bald #thewild (at Max Patch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB27L1xBLUW/?igshid=7y93t77nugco

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The Claude and Katie Wild barn is one of six distinctive monitor roof barns found in the Walnut Township. Being a unique and progressive barn design for 1918 in Madison County, it is speculated that the design was acquired in Tennessee by Claude Wild during his travels as a peddler. Find out more at www.appalachianbarns.org . . . #madisoncountync #appalachianmountains #barnsofinstagram #barns #farm #farmlife #rural #homestead #heritage #828isgreat #wnc #asheville #livestock #barnwood #mountains #visitnc #marshallnc #explore #history #agriculture #agritourism (at Walnut, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBx3YO7hjxA/?igshid=fjfx3xrn7gt6

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Nice shot from @amadell_nc ! Seems like a lot of active bears lately! . . . #madisoncountync #828isgreat #asheville #wnc #blackbear #bear #nature #appalachia #woods #northcarolina #tennessee #animalcrossing #wildlife #usa #carnivore #explore #adventure #hike #trailcam #forest #preservenature #conservation #wild #wildlifephotography #appalachiantrail (at Madison County, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBvEU99BvZF/?igshid=y1zxfoghqd0g

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This guy had a ton of ticks in his web. Helping me clean up my backyard! The Madison County BioBlitz ends tomorrow! #madcobioblitz . . . #828isgreat #madcobioblitz #spider #ticks #nature #bugs #animals #backyard #marshillnc #web #spooky #yardwork #hunter #appalachia #mountains #asheville #avl #wnc #visitnc (at Mars Hill, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBngDydBVsj/?igshid=10hjqfpwua4ud

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We are so lucky to have the Appalachian Trail in our county. The view at the top of Big Bald is worth the 6 mile hike up! . . . #madisoncountync #828isgreat #asheville #appalachiantrail @appalachiantrail #mountains #landscapephotography #landscape #hike #hikersofinstagram #marshillnc #exercise #fitnessmotivation #summervibes #bald #usa #wnc #explore #adventure #rural #quietthechaos #zen #quietplace #lostinnature #nature #northcarolinaoutdoors (at Bald Mountain, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBfqIWNhH9P/?igshid=1a9urhgyle8io

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Had a FAWN time up at Big Bald this weekend. . . . #madisoncountync #828isgreat #marshillnc #deer #wabbitseason #summer #appalachiantrail #hike #wolflaurel #appalachia #wnc #mountains #color #adventure #madcobioblitz #landscapephotography #animal #wildlife #fawn #picnic #green #thegreatoutdoors #peace #zen #quietthechaos #clouds #sky #explore #fitness (at Bald Mountain, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdCm3sBwca/?igshid=bllaxovgmc7b

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Beautiful day to be socially distant outside! . . . #madisoncountync #hotspringsnc #mountains #appalachia #summer #landscapephotography #landscape #mountainscape #green #blue #rural #hike #spring #socialdistancing #cycling #828isgreat #asheville #northcarolina #tennessee (at Madison County, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWNYrQh92k/?igshid=18cxf946u7899