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Lost Cove and Harper Creek: a 30-year Wilderness Struggle
U.S. Forest Service officials are in the process of a four-year revision of the management plan for the The Pisgah and Nantahala national forests. Currently, the revision is undergoing the...
Public comment begins on Pisgah, Nantahala management plan revision
The Pisgah and Nantahala national forests are in the midst of a four-year review and revision of the management plan governing their use. Monday begins the public input phase of...
Slickrock Creek Loop
Like a good stream crossing to cool off in on a summer’s day? Then you’ll love this loop: in the first 8 miles or so there are 16 crossings of...
Fires Creek Area
“Backpacking North Carolina” refers to the 21,000-acre Fires Creek area as “a backpacker’s playground.” For similar reasons, it’s also a hiker’s playground. A 25-mile trail traces the horseshoe-shaped rim of...