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Roan Mountain to Reopen June 20 in Time for Rhododendron Festivals
MARS HILL, N.C., June 18, 2025 – The Roan Mountain Recreation Area, the popular Pisgah National Forest site known for…
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USDA Forest Service opens 8 miles of new trails, new parking in Old Fort
OLD FORT, N.C., May 30, 2025 – The USDA Forest Service’s Grandfather Ranger District and its partners in McDowell County…
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USDA Forest Service Reopens More Helene-Impacted Trails and Recreation Sites on Grandfather Ranger District
NEBO, N.C., May 22, 2025 – The USDA Forest Service has updated its list of trails, roads and recreation sites…
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Armstrong Fire 90% Contained in McDowell County
NEBO, N.C. (Feb. 26, 2025) – Firefighters made significant progress in containing the Armstrong Fire today, which is now 52…
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Buck Creek Fire 100% Contained
NEBO, N.C. (Dec. 10, 2024) – Significant rainfall extinguished remaining heat on the Buck Creek Fire, which is now 100%…
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Buck Creek Fire 75% Contained
NEBO, N.C. (Dec. 9, 2024) – Successful firefighting operations and rainfall stalled fire growth on the Buck Creek Fire, allowing…
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Buck Creek Fire 50% Contained, 520 Acres
NEBO, N.C. (Dec. 8, 2024) – Firefighters made significant progress on containing the Buck Creek Fire in McDowell County, using…
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Buck Creek Fire 20% Contained, Newberry Creek Fire 100% Contained
NEBO, N.C. (Dec. 7, 2024) – Firefighters fully contained the 5-acre Newberry Creek Fire yesterday. The Buck Creek fire remains…
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Partnership announces plans to improve parking/river access at Wilson Creek
Nebo, NC, March 7, 2024— A diverse partnership is leading an effort to create a more sustainable future for Wilson…
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10 Miles of New Trail Under Construction in Pisgah National Forest
The National Forests in North Carolina, in partnership with the G5 Trail Collective, announced 10 additional miles of new trail…
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