Earthshine Mountain Lodge By Lisa Bailey Location: Lake Toxaway, North Carolina This mountain getaway is a unique combination a resort and guest ranch. It all adds up to a great time! On the edge of the Pisgah National Forest you will find Earthshine Mount Lodge hidden off a dirt road in the North Carolina high country. Your kids will enjoy evening sing-a-longs, mountain dances, Native peoples' ceremonies, story-telling and zany games. Nearby family-friendly activities includes white water rafting, tubing, fly-fishing, tennis, golf and biking. For sightseeing there are numerous waterfalls, too many to mention by name, and the beautiful scenery viewed by driving the Blue Ridge Parkway. Like other guest ranches, Earthshine is all-inclusive. Nightly rates are: Adults: $130 per night, per person (double occupancy) $170 per night, (single occupancy) Children (6-15): $70 per night, per person Tots (under 6): $40 per night, per person Included in the price is: Lodging Three daily meals Fruit and beverages all day Barnyard Treks Horseback Riding Ring Rides Babysitting Kids Programs Cookouts And lots more Earthshine offers some incredible and challenging opportunities: High Ropes Challenge: $40 (Ages 10 & up) Climbing Wall: $25 (Ages 5 & up) Flight thru the Treetops: The newest challenge at Earthshine. This zip course flies you 60 feet above the ground for more than 200 feet. Your first landing places you in a giant tree house with more action to follow- $50 (Ages 10 & up) Guided Horseback Trail Ride: Western Pleasure- $30 per person for 1 ½ hour ride. Ages 12 & up. For younger kids ring rides are free. For additional information call: Earthshine Mountain Lodge at (828) 862-4207 or visit http://www.earthshinemtnlodge.com/about.htm.