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Gorges campground closed after bear encounter

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Wednesday, 08/11/2023

The campground at Gorges State Park in Transylvania County is closed through Nov. 16 after a bear attacked an RV last week. 

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Welcome monarchs to the mountains

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Wednesday, 13/09/2023

The Mountain Monarch Festival will return to Gorges State Park in Transylvania County for its second year 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, celebrating the monarch butterfly during its migration season.

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Up-and-coming: Gorges State Park unveils new visitor center

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Wednesday, 03/10/2012

out frGorges State Park born just more than 10 years ago is now finally on its way to becoming one of the premiere parks in the North Carolina system.

The most recent addition — a 7,100-square-foot, eco-built visitor center opening this week — stands as a testament to the potential for the only state park west of Asheville.

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