Activity Guide

The evidence is mounting and is more convincing than ever! People of all ages who are generally inactive can improve their health and well-being by becoming moderately active on a regular basis

There are a lot of opportunities to be active in Yancey County. We hope this activity guide will help you find ways to make your life more active and have fun!

There are a lot of opportunities to be active in Yancey County. We hope this activity guide will help you find ways to make your life more active and have fun!

Tips for Getting Moving

Park the car farther away from your destination

 Take the stairs instead of the elevator

Walk the dog

Play with the kids

Take a fitness break—walk or do desk exercises—instead of taking cigarette or coffee breaks

Dig in the garden

Do home repairs

Exercise while watching tv

Join a walking/biking/hiking group

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Fitness Directory

Biking
Celo Inn - 675-5132

Boys and Girls Camps
Camp Celo - 675-4323
Boy Scouts - Daniel Boone Council - 254-6189
Cooperative Extension 4-H Program - 682-6187
Girl Scouts - Pisgah Council - 252-4442

Camping
Black Mountain Campground - 682-2646
Boone Haven Christian RV Park - 682-4440
Carolina Hemlocks - 682-2646
Crab Tree Meadows Campground - 675-5444
Mt. Mitchell Campground - 675-4611
Toe River Campground - 675-5104

Classes for Physical Activity
Blue Ridge Fitness Center - 678-3488
Burnsville Town Center - 682-7209

Fishing
Cooper's Trading - 678-9929
Triggers, Traps and Trout - 777-0357

Fitness Centers
Blue Ridge Fitness Center - 678-3488
Curves - 682-9998

Golfing
Mountain Air Country Club - 274-7791
Mt. Mitchell Golf Club - 675-5454
River View Golf Range - 682-4770

Hiking
Celo Inn - 675-5132
Guided Mountain Hikes - 675-4626
Mt. Mitchell State Park - 675-4611
U.S. Forest Service - 682-2646

Horseback Riding
Appalachian Therapeutic Riding - 675-5814
Clear Creek Guest Ranch - 675-4510
Equinection - 682-9157
Wolf Laurel Stables - 687-9370

Paintball
Black Hawk Paintball - 765-3799

Parks and Playgrounds
Burnsville Gym - 682-3814
Kid's Mountain - 682-3814
Lincoln Park - 682-3814
Mt. Mitchell State Park - 675-4611
Patience Park - 675-5104
Ray-Cort Park - 682-3814

Personal Trainers
Blue Ridge Fitness Center - 678-3488

Rafting and Canoeing
French Broad Outpost - 1-866-USA-RAFT

Skateboarding
Ray-Cort Skate Park - 682-3814

Skiing
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort - 689-4111

Swimming
Ray-Cort Swimming Facility - 682-3814
Patience Park - 675-5104
Swimming Lessons - 682-3814

Yancey County Parks and Recreation
Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming
682-3814
www.yanceysports.com