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Land conservation win: Grandfather Mountain State Park in WNC grows by 24 acres
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoGrandfather Mountain State Park, the rugged and rustic park at the mountainous region of Avery,...
Hikers find body near campsite at Grandfather Mountain State Park, NC officials say
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThree hikers found a body in a North Carolina state park over the weekend, according to state...
State funding helps Grandfather Mountain with land acquisition
News-Topic, Lenoir, N.C. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNov. 22—RALEIGH — The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority, which oversees the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF), recently approved $17.4 million to fund six land acquisitions ...
The Best State Parks In North Carolina For Every Adventure
Southern Living via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFrom the mountains to the sea, North Carolina state parks bless nature lovers with everything from...
Tickets sell out in minutes for Grandfather Mountain’s rare synchronous fireflies viewing events
WSOC via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFor the first time in the park’s history, Grandfather Mountain will be welcoming the public to watch...
Wildfire threat prompts camping closures at 9 North Carolina state parks Friday
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News· 6 months agoThe ongoing threat of wildfires across North Carolina prompted state officials on Friday to close...
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to the Appalachian Mountains — Home to the 2,194-mile Hiking Trail and...
Travel+Leisure via Yahoo News· 2 years agoCourtesy of Appalachian Trail Conservancy Let's quickly get this out of the way. Yes, you should...
Backcountry campsites for 9 NC state parks closed due to increased fire risk
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 6 months agoAll backcountry campsites in nine Western North Carolina state parks have been closed effective Nov....
Word from the Smokies: Parks as Classrooms offers kids unforgettable experiences
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoCourtney Lix grew up entwined in the natural and cultural history of Great Smoky Mountains National...
Pisgah View park closes on 230 acres of land for $2 million, gears up for master plan
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoASHEVILLE - Pisgah View, Buncombe County's first state park, is inching closer to its opening day...