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With more than 500,000 acres of nature, Pisgah National Forest offers endless opportunities for outdoor activities. Fuel up at a coffee shop before heading out, then cool down at a tavern with an outdoor patio.

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Visit North Carolina is proud to share the work of filmmaker Curren Sheldon, who’s telling Kaysee Armstrong’s story. In her first pro bike race in Pisgah National Forest, Kaysee is humbled by the terrain. Four years later and fierce with determination, she returns for redemption. This film was produced as part of Visit NC's Firsts that Last Film Series.