Forget roughing it. Our nylon tents, weather apps, and freeze-dried trail chow can’t hold a candle to the comforts of camping a century ago. In Pisgah Forest, the adventures of happy campers like Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and George Vanderbilt inspire classic campouts today.
The grandson of George Vanderbilt worked for decades to change his birthplace — once a crumbling, 250-room chateau — into a beloved Western North Carolina landmark.
George Vanderbilt commemorated the christening of his daughter by planting "Cornelia's Tree."
The immensity and splendor of the Biltmore Estate can be overwhelming. For kids, though, it is — and has always been — North Carolina’s most opulent playground.
