Outdoor News

Begin your exploration of the park at a visitor center. Here you can pick up a park map or newspaper, have your questions answered by a ranger, and purchase books and guides to the park.

CDC -- Keep Cool in Hot Weather! 

 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced yesterday that three national parks will receive $123,572,000 in grants as part of the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program.

Summer Safety Tips: Protecting Kids for the Heat from care.com

Nantahala National Forest -- Carolina Public Press brings attention to the U.S. Forest Service Plan: Southside Project

Asheville Downtown Association brings you the Pritchard Park Summer Series each year! Make Your Plans Now!

United States Department of Agriculture -- United States Forest Service

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Litter Sweep from April 13-27.

Presented by the Nantahala Racing Club, the Glacier Breaker is a family-friendly slalom and downriver event on the Nantahala River. This fun community event is a great introduction for first-time racers. Participants can use racing or plastic boats.