The U.S. National Park System offers an unmatched array of hiking experiences that cater to seasoned backpackers and casual ...

As Pisgah Area SORBA prepares for the upcoming 2025/2026 season, it faces a clear challenge: expanding education initiatives ...

North Carolina’s national forests look clunky and disjointed because they were scraped together with what the Forest Service could buy from private landowners. The Balsam Cone area, north of Mt.

This charming pavilion along Brevard’s bike path offers the perfect spot to catch your breath, have a picnic, or pretend you’re not completely winded. Photo credit: Bubba Harmon Science and whimsy ...

Public records reviewed by Asheville Watchdog, including internal communications, show the Forest Service has planned 15 projects over 2,100 acres of the Pisgah. They range from the wild, roadless ...

The fire is burning through rugged land near the Armstrong Fish Hatchery in the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest. Officials said the fire is 0% contained as of 5:30 p.m. April 16.

Additional resources are expected to arrive April 16. The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Loop Trail 43 in closed due to the fire spread along with the following trails: Stratton Bald- TR 54 Haoe Lead- TR ...

Upper Creek Falls is a picturesque waterfall with multiple cascades tucked away in the Pisgah National Forest along NC Highway 181. There are two ways to reach Upper Creek Falls. One is the Upper ...

Need To Know: This is the tallest waterfall in the state. There is a fee to enter the area the falls are located. Upper Whitewater Falls is the tallest waterfall in North Carolina. but that is only ...

The Table Rock Fire has reached 13,287 acres (12,652 in South Carolina and 635 in North Carolina) and 30% containment. The Persimmon Ridge Fire is still at 2,078 acres and 74% containment.

This closure includes all National Forest System land between US-276 and NC-215 north of the Blue Ridge Parkway (between mile markers 405 and 420). Please stay safe and keep out of these areas.