On Wednesday, May 18, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced a round of state board and commission appointments for the state which included the appointment…
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FRANKLIN, N.C. (May 19, 2022) – Overnight visitors to Panthertown Valley on the Nantahala National Forest are now required to use bear-resistant containers for all food,…
RALEIGH – The North Carolina Ports Authority and 13 short line railroads will be improving their rail infrastructure thanks to approximately $10.9 million in matching…
Once again, Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC will host the annual spring arts festival. HIGHLANDS, N.C. – “Meander in May,” the free, self-guided arts…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont beginning Friday, June 3 through Friday, June 10. The public…
HIGHLANDS, N.C. – Breaking previous records, approximately 130 volunteers helped spruce up Highlands and surrounding highways this past Saturday, April 23, as part of the…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park received emergency assistance from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS) and their Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team (NCHART) to rescue…
FRANKLIN, NC (March 28, 2022) – The Nantahala Ranger District issued a Special Use Permit to Duke Energy to install an overhead powerline along Forest…
A weekend escape. A Spring Break oasis. A staycation to recharge your soul. Whatever you are looking for, you can find it behind the gates…
FRANKLIN, NC (March 21, 2022) – The Nantahala Ranger District is planning to conduct a 894-acre prescribed burn today, March 21st. For visitor and firefighter…