Pisgah National Forest

The Cradle of Forestry in America National Historic Site is dedicated to preserving the first forestry school in North America. This first school was called the Biltmore Forest School and was founded in 1898. Today visitors can see the results of that school and also visit the Forest Discovery Center. Inside adults and children alike will be thrilled by the wonderful displays of forest creatures and their environment.

The first part of the Allison-Deaver House was built in 1815 in Federal and Greek Revival architectural styles. The house has been virtually unaltered expect for the increase in size and the front porches.

The interior of the Allison-Deaver House features early paint finishes, hardware, and original molding and trim.

For a look into how fish are raised, be sure to stop in at the Pisgah Forest Fish Hatchery. Multiple tanks hold millions of little fish fry just waiting to grow up and to jump on the end of a lucky angler's fishing line. Displays showcase how the process works and the life cycle of the fish being raised.