Hi there. Its me again. The novice HuffPo Western North Carolina aficionado. Theres just something magical about those mountains that I cant seem to resist. Ridge lines and mulch trodden trails offer a true sense of peace that cant be replicated in any city. I love the stillness and soul of WNC. Ive spent my entire life running to these mountains and falling in love with them, trail after trail. Rock-hop after rock-hop. Here are my top ten family-friendly WNC mountain experiences. My advice? Print the list out and cross these puppies off one by one..and share in the comments below where I should go next in WNC.

10. Tube down the French Broad in Asheville, NC : Pack a cooler of beer and tube down the slow-moving French Broad River with all of your friends. Ages 4+.