State budget funds 25 miles of new trail in Old Fort
The recently adopted 2023-2025 state budget includes $2.5 million for trail construction in the Pisgah National Forest surrounding Old Fort. The allocation represents a portion of the $24.9 million total set aside for specific trail and greenway projects statewide.
Ripple effects and recreation: Outdoor Economy Conference tackles range of complex issues
More than 600 people from across the nation converged in Cherokee last week for the fifth annual Outdoor Economy Conference, the nation’s leading economic development conference focused on outdoor recreation.
This must be the place: ‘I don’t know, don’t really care, let there be songs to fill the air’
It’s 11 a.m. Monday. Currently sitting in the rec room of my aunt’s high-end apartment complex on the outskirts of Charlotte.
Planning for the park: Recreational needs survey solicits input for future of Pinnacle Park
In April, Sylva received the results of an in-depth botanical survey of Pinnacle Park, and now the town is in the process of creating a master plan for the property.
Explore the Bartram Trail
Take a 4.6-mile hike to a spectacular view along the Bartram Trail near Highlands 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23.
Workday gives nearly 400 hours of love to Sam Knob
With 54 volunteers turning out for the Carolina Mountain Club’s Quarterly Crew Day at Sam Knob last month, the group was able to check a lot of items off its to do list.
MST turns 46
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail turns 46 on Sept. 9, and Friends of the MST is offering a variety of opportunities to celebrate all month long.
Get outside with Haywood County Recreation
Haywood County Recreation is hosting a series of events throughout September. Here’s a look at what lies ahead
Life lessons learned this summer
This summer I’ve been learning several important life lessons.
Hike Haywood
Explore the trails of Haywood County with a series of hikes offered this month from Haywood County Recreation and Parks.