Asheville pulled them in with art-deco buildings and a food scene that punches above its population. They camped east of town and used two days to explore without moving the Basecamp.

Biltmore Estate left Doug architecturally starstruck; Marla loved the gardens more than the gilt. They brewery-hopped responsibly (one Uber, many small pours) and bought pottery from a river arts district studio.

A morning hike in Pisgah National Forest cleared the previous night’s haze—literally and figuratively. They traded route tips with a solo Airstreamer from Oregon who was three months into a loop of America.

Silver Trekker verdict: Mountain city basecamp—stage outside town, soak up culture, then head for the trails.

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