The name Transylvania, though evocative of folktales and old world mystery, translates as “Across the Forest.” This is an apt description for a county thick with lush forests and magnificent natural vistas. Over fifty percent of the land in Transylvania is publicly owned and protected ensuring all with a desire for exploration the chance to enjoy some of the Southeast’s most extraordinary natural landscapes.
• DuPont State Forest• Pisgah National Forest
• Gorges State Park
