Outdoor News

RALEIGH– August 13, 2020: Signs of the emerald ash borer were found in Cleveland County for the first time this summer,

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Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Recreation Services recently received 100 bicycle helmets for distribution to local kids and teens through a grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Division.

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Hiking -- Western North Carolina is known for outdoor adventures and NC Tripping is a great place to find out where and where to go!

There is now more land in DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF), including clear trout streams, rare wildflowers and important wildlife habitat.

Smoky Mountains --  About Smokies Hikes for Healing: Healing begins with a conversation. Ignoring a problem doesn’t make it go away,

National Park Service -- There over 369 miles of hiking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway, so one of the most daunting tasks facing hikers may be choosing which trail to explore. Start by deciding on what you would like to see. Then decide how far you would like to hike. If you haven't hiked much recently, be conservative.

Lake Junaluska -- Update: Due to COVID-19 health concerns and rising infection rates in North Carolina, Lake Junaluska's fireworks display has been postponed to later in 2020 to a date to be determined,

Cherokee, North Carolina Annual 4th of July Fireworks Saturday, July 4 from 10:00 pm to 10:20 pm

Franklin, NC -- The Town of Franklin is proud to present a special July 4th park & watch Fireworks Show on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at 9:30pm

Jackson County, NC -- Jackson County Chamber of Commerce: The sixth annual July 4 Fireworks in Sylva will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2020. The fireworks should begin at dark (generally around 9:45 p.m.) and are visible from various locations throughout downtown Sylva and the immediate surrounding areas.

Buncombe County, NC -- Buncombe County Government Press Release: On July 4, anyone in North Carolina can enjoy one of state’s best outdoor activities for free.

Asheville -- Buncombe County Government: TRACK Trail Opens at Charles D. Owen Park

French Broad Float 2020 -- Tickets on Sale Now! Our annual French Broad Float is back! Every year, MountainTrue and our French Broad Riverkeeper guide participants on an incredible trip down a stretch of the French Broad River,