Drafts of the Nantahala and Pisgah forest plan and environmental impact statement (EIS) are now available. A formal 90-day public review and comment period began on February 14. The proposed plan is built on significant public engagement and the best … Continued
Come enjoy the great outdoors with SAFC by joining our hemlock surveyors on a moderate hike in one of the Pisgah National Forest’s prime eastern hemlock communities! We’ll amble through the hemlock groves at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education … Continued
Join the Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition’s Hemlock survey team for a field trip to Curtis Creek, where we will have the opportunity to learn a simple technique for assessing the condition of hemlock trees. Although many hemlocks in our National Forests have already died … Continued
Pisgah SORBA, Trips for Kids WNC, and IMBA present Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day on Sunday, April 3. Bring the little ones out for guided rides, a Pump Track clinic, Time Trials, Skills clinics, and more! Please RSVP! For … Continued
Pisgah Area SORBA will be hosting a trail workday at Dupont State Forest tomorrow, Sunday, March 6. Meeting place is at the old Buck Forest parking area (now called High/Triple Falls parking area) at 9am. Work will be clearing for … Continued
Join SAFC’s Hemlock survey team for an informative field trip to Curtis Creek where you will have the opportunity to learn a simple technique for assessing the condition of hemlock trees. As most of us have seen, the region’s hemlock stands are endangered … Continued
The Tsali trails will be receiving some maintenance this fall, according to this article in the Smoky Mountain News. Vegetation will be trimmed and areas of poor drainage will be improved. Be ready for some brief trail closures as the … Continued
Next week, take an opportunity to go on a guided hike along the crest of the Craggy Mountains on the Mountains to Sea Trail! Experience grand views into the Craggy Mountain Roadless Area/Wilderness Study Area as the trail ascends around … Continued
Imagine going for a hike on a beautiful spring afternoon along the Mountains to Sea Trail near Asheville, coming around the corner, and seeing some other hikers on the trail up ahead. As you get closer, you look at the … Continued
There will be a public trail work day at Asheville’s Richmond Hill Park on Saturday, March 27, 2010. The trail system is progressing well, and should be a great addition to the trails of Western NC – close to town! … Continued