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Max Patch Was the Appalachian Trail’s Most Gorgeous Campsite—and it Could Be Again
Backpacker via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAfter a group of campers left one of the Appalachian Trail's most beautiful sites covered in trash,...
Where are golden-winged warblers? Max Patch a possible haven for imperiled bird species
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 1 month agoMAX PATCH - A cacophony of birdsong ushers in the Max Patch sunrise. Trails climb from the gravel...
Pisgah National Forest fire grows, Appalachian Trail still closed from I-40 to Max Patch
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 7 months agoASHEVILLE - A fire sparked by a traffic accident along Interstate 40 in Haywood County continues to...
The future of Max Patch: Continued restrictions? New bathrooms? Parking? Public weighs in
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSPRING CREEK - Max Patch officials met this month to discuss the next steps for the popular hiking...
Black Bear Fire in Haywood County: 150 acres, Appalachian Trail closed I-40 to Max Patch
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 7 months agoMARS HILL - United States Forest Service officials said portions of the Appalachian Trail are closed...
Two Years After the “Massacre on Max Patch,” the Mountain Is Healing
Backpacker via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThis article originally appeared on Backpacker As a higher-elevation bald with 360-degree views of...
Halfway through 2-year restrictions, Max Patch officials consider camping ban extension
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSPRING CREEK — Now halfway through the two-year closure order at the popular outdoor destination...
The Forest Service Closed Max Patch to Camping Until 2026. Will it Ever Open Again?
Backpacker via Yahoo News· 11 months agoMax Patch has recovered since it closed to camping two years ago. Matters came to a head after...
Appalachian Trail Experiences Uptick in Wildfire Activity
Backpacker via Yahoo News· 7 months agoA number of recent wildfires along the North Carolina and Virginia corridor prompted closures both...
This Favorite Spot In North Carolina Has The Best Sunset In The South
Southern Living via Yahoo News· 1 week agoAnd it's easy to get to! Courtesy of Explore Asheville Nothing shows off the beauty of the natural...