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U.S. Forest Service releases draft Nantahala and Pisgah forest plan for public comment
16 Feb 2020

U.S. Forest Service releases draft Nantahala and Pisgah forest plan for public comment

by jordan | posted in: Events, Outdoors | 0

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

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Hello, Winter
16 Jan 2020

Hello, Winter

by Yve | posted in: Outdoors, WNC Hiking | 0

I’ve always dreaded winter. The shorter days, the biting cold, and all the preparations involved just to be comfortable anywhere make it difficult to endure, to enjoy. I grew up in Denver in the 90’s when it snowed and snowed … Continued

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Our Comments on the Pisgah and Nantahala Wilderness Evaluations
15 Dec 2015

Our Comments on the Pisgah and Nantahala Wilderness Evaluations

by jordan | posted in: Indoors, Outdoors | 0

Below are the comments I am submitting to the National Forests in NC regarding their Wilderness Inventory Evaluation process, which is underway as a part of the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Plan Revision. They’re looking for very specific, particularly … Continued

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South Mills River Hike and the Forest Service Wilderness Evaluation
14 Nov 2015

South Mills River Hike and the Forest Service Wilderness Evaluation

by jordan | posted in: Outdoors, Trip Reports | 2

Mullinax, Squirrel Gap, & Poundingmill Trails And A Reflection on Wilderness…ness On Saturday, November 14, 2015, my wife and I found ourselves with some free time and a babysitter, so we headed down to the Turkeypen trailhead to do a … Continued

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Storm Related Updates
2 Oct 2015

Storm Related Updates

by jordan | posted in: Outdoors | 0

Update October 5 5:00 pm All of the Pisgah National Forest sites have reopened, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is open again as well. Chimney Rock State Park is open again, but it looks like the trails in DuPont State … Continued

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Observation Deck Added at Toms Creek Falls
21 May 2015

Observation Deck Added at Toms Creek Falls

by jordan | posted in: Outdoors, WNC Hiking, WNC Waterfalls | 0

The Forest Service in NC announced completion of trail and parking lot improvements at Toms Creek Falls, a beautiful waterfall in the Grandfather ranger district of Pisgah National Forest including the installation of an accessible observation deck. Since the Falls … Continued

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Crabtree Falls Campground Re-Opening in 2015
27 Mar 2015

Crabtree Falls Campground Re-Opening in 2015

by jordan | posted in: Outdoors | 1

The National Park Service has announced its 2015 Spring/Summer facility schedule, which confirms that the Crabtree Falls campground will reopen on May 1, 2015! The campground has been closed since the end of season in 2012 due to budget cuts. … Continued

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Bear Canisters Required for Camping in Parts of Pisgah National Forest
25 Mar 2015

Bear Canisters Required for Camping in Parts of Pisgah National Forest

by jordan | posted in: Outdoors | 0

Oh, and the Graveyard Fields area is closed to overnight camping temporarily, too! The US Forest Service has announced a temporary closure of the Graveyard Fields area to overnight camping due to bear activity in the area. This isn’t unusual … Continued

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Oskar Blues Annouces REEB Ranch
22 Jun 2014

Oskar Blues Annouces REEB Ranch

by jordan | posted in: Outdoors | 0

Oskar Blues Brewery has officially announced that it is developing a long-rumored “Beer & Bike destination” in Western North Carolina, not far from its Transylvania County brewery near Brevard. Dubbed the “REEB ranch”, the 145-acre property –  formerly called Shoals Falls … Continued

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Max Patch Mountain Parking Area Repaired & Improved
14 May 2013

Max Patch Mountain Parking Area Repaired & Improved

by jordan | posted in: Outdoors | 0

The Forest Service has announced repairs and improvements to the parking area at Max Patch Mountain after vandals had their way with it earlier this year. It was a shame to see this beautiful place destroyed the way it was, … Continued

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