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Old Fort Trails Project Receives $2.5 Million for Trail Development
Old Fort, NC, September 26, 2023— The U.S Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, along with its community partners, are delighted…
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Dobson Knob #2 Fire 95% contained, final update
Nebo, NC – August 7, 2023 – The Dobson Knob #2 Fire is showing no smoke or active burning after…
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Dobson Knob #2 Fire receives rain, 50% contained
Nebo, NC – August 3, 2023 – Fire activity on the Dobson Knob #2 Fire is minimal as significant rainfall…
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Dobson Knob #2 Fire grows to 10 acres
Nebo, NC – August 1, 2023 – The Dobson Knob #2 Fire is now estimated at 10 acres. Hot, dry…
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Dobson Knob #2 Fire 25% Contained
Nebo, NC – July 31, 2023 – The Dobson Knob #2 Fire grew to 8 acres and is now 25%…
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Wildfire Burning near Dobson Knob in McDowell County, NC
Nebo, NC – July 29, 2023 – The Dobson Knob #2 Fire was reported Friday evening, July 28, 2023 and…
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New Bernard Mountain Trail set to open June 16 in Old Fort, NC
OLD FORT, NC, June 8, 2023 — The Grandfather Ranger District, in partnership with its community partners, is delighted to…
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Lightning ignites Wildfire in Linville Gorge Wilderness
The Babel Tower Wildfire in the Linville Gorge Wilderness was reported yesterday afternoon, Tuesday April 25, in a remote area…
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Prescribed burn planned on the Grandfather Ranger District to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health
Nebo, NC, April 10, 2023 — The U.S. Forest Service is planning a 4196-acre prescribed burn on the Grandfather Ranger District…
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National Forests in North Carolina temporarily suspends all volunteer activities until May 15
Asheville, NC, March 30, 2020 – All volunteer engagement on the National Forests in North Carolina has been temporarily suspended until…
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