Outdoor museum in Canton, North Carolina

Welcome to Cold Mountain Reflections Vacation Property, a stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bath lodging located at 1234 Country Club Drive in Canton, North Carolina. This peaceful retreat offers a full kitchen, 2 fireplaces, and direct access to Springdale Golf Course. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, you can easily explore hiking, biking, and fly fishing in the area, or take a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway to Asheville. Enjoy the tranquility of the mountains from the deck or relax in the hot tub after a day of adventure. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Shining Rock Wilderness, Chestnut Mountain Park, Pink Beds Trail Loop, Skinny Dip Falls Trailhead, and Graveyard Fields Loop Trail. Golfers can tee off at Springdale Country Club, Waynesville Inn & Golf Club, or Laurel Ridge Country Club. Nearby attractions include Canton, Waynesville, Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower, Shook Museum, and The Biltmore Estate. For winter sports enthusiasts, Cataloochee Ski Area, Ski Sapphire Valley, and Wolf Ridge Ski Resort are all within driving distance.

The Cradle of Forestry Overlook, located on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Canton, North Carolina, is a landmark and tourist attraction that offers a glimpse into the history of forest conservation in the United States. Once owned by George Vanderbilt, the land now part of Pisgah National Forest was instrumental in the development of forestry practices by Gifford Pinchot and Dr. Carl Schenck. The Biltmore Forestry School, founded by Vanderbilt and Schenck, is now part of an outdoor museum run by the U.S. Forest Service at the Cradle of Forestry. Visitors can enjoy views of the surrounding forest and Looking Glass Rock from the L-shaped overlook, offering a unique perspective on the area's natural beauty. With panoramic views and a rich history, the Cradle of Forestry Overlook is a must-see destination on the Blue Ridge Parkway.