Outdoor News

WNC -- April 27, 2023: As the warm weather arrives, families are looking for the perfect outdoor
activity to enjoy the beauty of the region.

National Park Service -- April 11, 2023:The Blue Ridge Parkway is home to two species of Ramps, Red Ramps (Allium tricoccum) and White Ramps (Allium burdickii).

AN ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL IN YOUR FUTURE
We will be holding the Spring 2023 Lake Lure Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, May 13, 2023 (from 10 am to 5 pm) and Sunday, May 14, 2023 (from 10 am to 4 pm)

Asheville -- April 6, 2023: City of Asheville Community News: Thanks to comfortable temperatures and ample options
for outdoor adventures, U.S. News & World Report recently named Asheville one of the top destinations in the world
to visit in spring.

Attention all outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers! The Blue Ridge Mountains are

Buncombe County -- March 19, 2023: Buncombe County Government Community News:
Keep Buncombe County Beautiful:

Black Mountain, North Carolina is a quaint town nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains.
With a rich history and plenty

Great Smoky National Park Service Announcement: March 2, 2023: We’re about 4 months away from Synchronous
Firefly season here in the Smokies,

As the weather warms up and the sun shines bright in western North Carolina, people are eagerly dusting off their boats and getting ready to hit the water.

Canton -- Town of Canton News February 14, 2023: 
We’ve got BIG NEWS!

WNC -- The bear hibernation process is still ongoing in February. As their mothers take care of them,

Western North Carolina -- November 14, 2022: The 2022-23 ski season kicked off this morning at in Western North Carolina
at Sugar Mountain and Cataloochee!

Westfield -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7, 2022CONTACT:  Brian Heath, forest health specialist N.C. Forest Service 828-413-2219

Hickory Hikers - South Mountain State Park