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Several Rock Faces In Pisgah District Closed Until Aug. 15 – Transylvania County, NC
Each year between Jan. 15 and Aug. 15, the U.S. Forest Service closes several rock faces in western North Carolina to recreational activities, including rock climbing, to protect the rare peregrine falcons that nest there.... — Updated 1/20/2021
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How Transylvania County Lead The State In Bear Conservation – Transylvania County, NC
I can remember well as my grandfather rushed into the house excitedly saying, "I saw a bear track." He worked for the N.C. Department of Transportation and saw the track off a... — Updated 1/18/2021
Lookout Tower Challenge Offers Great Winter Hiking
One of the fun parts of Winter is getting way up in the mountains and gazing down through all the leafless sections of forest that normally block views during the warm months. With... — Updated 1/11/2021
Where Do Bugs Actually Go In The Winter?
Millions of insects coexist with unassuming humans, daily. This group of diverse organisms is made up of irritating nuisances like mosquitoes, or beautiful pollinators like butterfl... — Updated 1/4/2021
Blue Ridge Parkway Former Superintendent Dies At 86
Former National Park Service Director Gary Everhardt passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, following a battle with COVID-19 and just days after his beloved wife, Nancy, died on... — Updated 12/30/2020
Destination Hike: Granite City In Nantahala National Forest
Tucked away along one of the many winding back roads in the Nantahala Forest District is an absolute gem among local hikers: The Granite City slot canyons. Granite City is a series... — Updated 12/28/2020
Moors' Gorges Photo Claims Grand Prize
Together with the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD), Aspira® is proud to share the winners of the fourth annual America's State Parks 2020 Photo Contest. The... — Updated 12/28/2020
Waterfalls And Natural Wonders Part Of Visitor Experience At DuPont State Recreational Forest
DuPont State Recreational Forest is celebrating another milestone this year. The beloved and highly popular state forest opened around 2,500 acres of forestland, including the... — Updated 12/22/2020
Local Fruits Of Winter In Transylvania County
When most of us think of fruit trees or berries in western North Carolina, we usually think apple, pear, plum and other common warm season fruits. Rightly so because that is what... — Updated 12/22/2020
Prescribed Burn At Sam Knob To Benefit Wildlife Habitat
Visitors on the Blue Ridge Parkway may have noticed a wall of haze and smoke in the Black Balsam area towards the end of November. This is not to raise concern, however. The fire... — Updated 12/14/2020
Don't Despair Plant Lovers, Native Plants Offer Winter Interest
Winter can seem dreary at times. To the gardener, it seems like the only thing to do is chores and more chores. For any plant lover, the season may appear to be the least... — Updated 12/7/2020
Partnerships Bring More Mountain Bike Trails To Wilson Creek Area
On November 23, 2020, the Pisgah National Forest's Grandfather Ranger District approved the Mortimer Trails Project. Planned in coordination with local partners, this project will... — Updated 11/30/2020
Partnerships Bring More Mountain Bike Trails To Wilson Creek Area
On Nov. 23, 2020, the Pisgah National Forest’s Grandfather Ranger District approved the Mortimer Trails Project. Planned in coordination with local partners, this project will increase the sustainability of the trail system and... — Updated 11/25/2020
U.S. Forest Service Proposes Some Additional Access To Graveyard Fields
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced it is partnering with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) on a project that includes a proposal for additional access to the Graveyard... — Updated 11/25/2020
Bow Hunting DuPont State Recreational Forest – Transylvania County, NC
Hunting in general has seen a decline in participation numbers over the last two decades as more people in America live in more urbanized areas. Many people have moved away from... — Updated 11/23/2020
Brevard College WLEE Graduate Competes In World-Class Race
Bryce Kinsey is a Brevard College graduate and lifelong whitewater kayaker who recently added one of the world's most popular whitewater racing events to his competitive resume:... — Updated 11/16/2020
Free Workshops Offered at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Through November
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education has reopened with limited programming and is offering free outdoor-related workshops for people of all ages and skill levels this week through the... — Updated 11/16/2020
Sycamore Cycles Trail Report
Closures •Roadside campsites on Avery Creek Road, Wash Creek Road, Hendersonville Reservoir, Yellow Gap Road and Lickstone/Sunburst are temporarily closed as of Nov. 9 •Courthouse Creek Road temporarily closed until Dec. 31... — Updated 11/9/2020
Map Focuses On Shining Rock & Middle Prong Wilderness Areas
Pisgah Map Company has been partnering with FIND Outdoors (formerly the Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association – CFAIA) for the last year to create a new map for t... — Updated 11/9/2020
WNC Companies Raffle Bike To Support Pisgah Conservancy
For the fourth consecutive year, Cane Creek Cycling Components has brought together a group of cycling component manufacturers to build a very special bike with a noble purpose. The... — Updated 11/2/2020
Fighting The Trash Pandemic Locally Makes An Impact
We, as citizens of Transylvania County, should be immensely proud of how we have worked together to keep our county's COVID-19 numbers down this summer. A quick look shows an infect... — Updated 10/26/2020
Bartram Trail Offers Scenic Views, Plant Life Minus The Crowds
The coming of fall has brought a breath of fresh air into the Appalachians. Amidst the madness that has been the year 2020, the leaves have quickly transformed into those vivid... — Updated 10/19/2020
Henderson Paddles Horsepasture By Packraft
Within a county known as the "Land of Waterfalls," Gorges State Park might contain the highest concentration of cascades within any of our region's public land units. Transylvania... — Updated 10/12/2020
Destination Hike: Cedar Rock Falls And Grogan Creek Falls
Fall hiking is upon us here in Transylvania County, and there is no shortage of trails for you to explore as the leaves begin to change. It's been an extremely rainy year thus far,... — Updated 10/5/2020
Wildlife Commission Seeks Information on Hellbender Sightings
With fall fishing right around the corner, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public, particularly anglers, to report any sightings of hellbenders (water dogs) to... — Updated 9/28/2020
