Outdoor News

The Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests are located in Western North Carolina beckon outdoor enthusiasts with a symphony of natural wonders.

North Carolina: The TIP (Turn-in-Poachers) Program pays rewards to persons who provide information that results in the arrest and conviction of persons who have committed certain wildlife offenses.

North Carolina Forestry : Who doesn’t love to learn a little something about common forest trees in North Carolina?

Asheville -- November 2023: Guests visiting the WNC Nature Center this spring and summer have seen many new animals!

WNC -- November 27, 2023: Stocking Trout in North Carolina

In the bustling world of culinary tourism, there's a growing trend that takes food enthusiasts beyond the traditional restaurant experience.

NC Forest Fires Update: The Poplar Drive Fire in Henderson County has reached 100% containment.

North Carolina State Parks: November 10, 2023 Due to increased fire risk, all backcountry campsites at 10 state parks in western North Carolina are closed effective today, November 10.

National Forests in NC -- November 9, 2023: The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are now restricting campfires to ensure public health and safety and to protect forest lands and nearby communities.

ALERT -- November 5, 2023: NC Environmental Quality Code ORANGE & Code RED Alerts remain in effect through tomorrow @ midnight for southwestern #ncwx, for fine particulates, due to smoke from ongoing fires.

Chimney Rock -- December is right around the corner and Chimney Rock has something for everyone going on during the weekends!

Hendersonville -- October 27, 2023: City of Hendersonville Join a guided exploration stroll along the projected Oklawaha Greenway extension into an area being developed as a future greenspace.

Are you aware that numerous species of bats gather in large groups outside of their winter hibernation sites?   

Ashiville == Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Aston Park Disc Golf Course - October 26, 3:30 - 6:30 PM

WNC -- October 20, 2023: Grandfather Mountain: "This week, our conservation and education staff tagged and released four monarch butterflies after their recent transition from chrysalises!