Miscellaneous posts that defy categorization.
We just released a big software update to HikeWNC.info and MTBikeWNC.com. Although you won’t notice much difference at first (aside from a few new bugs we’ve inevitably created), lots of things have changed in the background, especially with the way we create … Continued
Motion Makers Bicycle Shop of Sylva, NC, has opened a new location in the Asheville area, at 878 Brevard Road. While many area businesses are struggling to say the least, it’s nice to see new activity in town, especially when … Continued
I’m testing out a neat new web-based mapping tool called Breadcrumbs. I’ll be adding my raw GPS data from my hikes and rides (field research!) there. You’ll see maps of the trips and be able to download the raw track … Continued
The Jefferson Post is reporting that, due to the massive State budget shortfall, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is being asked to prepare budgets with 5%, 10%, and 15% cuts in mind. If the 15% scenario happens, then … Continued
Edit November 2011: I’ve been using MiMedia for over a year now. Some great new music lockers (from Amazon and Google as an example) have shown up since this was written, making MiMedia’s in-browser mp3 feature a bit less distinguishing … Continued
The Smoky Mountain News published an article about waterfalls in Western North Carolina. I was interviewed by Elizabeth Jensen – check out the article to see the plug to NorthCarolinaWaterfalls.info, plus quotes from myself and other great local waterfall “Gurus” … Continued
Lake Lure is planning to establish a 200 acre public park, which is expected to include hiking and mountain biking trails. Horseback riding and picnicking are also planned in the new park according to this Citizen-Times article, and the area … Continued
8000 acres of mountain land are to be conserved and potentially sold to the state for public use – most likely as Game Lands. Located southeast of Rosman, NC, along the upper East Fork of the French Broad River, the … Continued
According to the Forest Service, Avery Creek Road (FR 477) beyond the riding stables up to Buckhorn Gap and Wash Creek Road (FR 5000) from North Mills River Campground up to the road to Trace Ridge trailhead are still currently … Continued
Dillsboro Dam in the Tuckasegee River has been removed. It was a controversial project, but this is great news for whitewater enthusiasts and the ecology of the river. But it’s also good for those of us who love hiking and … Continued