About
We're the Southeast’s leader in providing access to public lands through exceptional recreational experiences.
FIND Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, just outside of the beautiful mountain town of Brevard.
Home to our very own ‘white squirrels’, Brevard is the gateway to Pisgah National Forest and serves as a staging area for hiking, camping, waterfall-searching, restaurants, art, music and so much more. Looking for info for your next visit to our area? Check out Explore Brevard and get ready to dive into the heart of adventure!
Through Forest-Inspired Nature Discovery, we help people FIND Outdoors.
We inspire people to connect with nature through well-managed outdoor recreation sites, campgrounds, visitor centers, guided tours, and educational and outdoor opportunities for all ages and abilities. We also manage retail outlets that offer forest-related gifts and souvenirs, nature-based activities for children, local crafts, and trail guides.
Our team of outdoor lovers are ready to help you FIND your next adventure!
The FIND Outdoor’s team is comprised of individuals from all walks of life with a common passion — to help people FIND outdoors.
Find your next adventure.
Whether you’re looking for your next outdoor camping adventure or taking a day trip to go for a hike, you’ll FIND what you’re looking for at one of our sites.
Media Releases
- June, 2022 - Christmas in July at the Cradle
- July, 2022 - Ask a Guide at Gladie
- June 2022 - Gladie Cabin Tours
- June, 2022 - Bear Days
- May, 2022 - Anna Ruby Falls Planting Program
- May, 2022 - Family Fun Day at the Cradle
- May, 2022 - Falls to Farm Hike
- April, 2022 - Spanish Waterfall Map, GA
- March, 2022 - Pisgah Alert Text
- March, 2022 - Gladie Reopening
- February, 2022 - 50th Anniversary
- January 2022 - Gladie Expansion
- September, 2021 - The Race to Restore
- September, 2021 - Cradle of Forestry Hikes
- September 2021 - New Chief Development Director
- September, 2021 - Race to Restore Campaign
- July, 2021 - Visitor Center Passports
- July, 2021 - Songcatchers Returns to the Cradle
- June, 2021 - New Board Member
- May, 2021 - New Brasstown Bald Managers
- May, 2021 - New Positions
- April, 2021 - FIND Opens "The Point" at Morganton Point Recreation Area
- April, 2021 . FIND Opens Cradle of Forestry for 2021
- February, 2021 - New Board Members
- January, 2021 - GuideStar Gold Seal
- January, 2021 - FIND Restructuring
- December, 2020 - FIND Outdoors Names New Education Director
- November, 2020 - Lake Russell, GA Offers Camping Through Winter
- November, 2020 - Northwest Trading Post Hold End of Year Sale
- October, 2020 - Halloween Festival at Brasstown and Anna Ruby Falls
- October, 2020 - Shuttle Service at Brasstown Bald
- September, 2020 - Northwest Trading Post Partners with Mountains-To-Sea Trail
- July, 2020 - Cherokee Talks at Northwest Trading Post
- July, 2020 - Cradle to Grave Race To Be Held Virtually
- May 11, 2020 . Blue Ghost Tours Cancelled at Cradle of Forestry
- May 5, 2020 . FIND Outdoors Launches Free Virtual Forest Bathing
- May 1, 2020 . FIND Outdoors to move Cradle to Grave Race to September 12
- April 9, 2020 . FIND Outdoors Implements Partial Opening for Hoosier National Forest
- April 6, 2020 . Cradle of Forestry Announces New Operations Director