A year after Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, Asheville is showing remarkable resilience. Trails in Pisgah National Forest have reopened, sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway are back, and more than 85 percent of local businesses are welcoming visitors again. From mountain biking Bent Creek to paddling the French Broad, the region is ready for travelers to return and witness the recovery firsthand. Columnist Graham Averill (daddrinks) shares a local’s guide to what’s open—and where to adventure now. Link in bio. 📷 : exploreashevillenc #getoutside #outsidemagazine