Red, White, & Blue Ridge 5k goes virtual
The Red, White, and Blue Ridge 5k is jogging right along in 2020 as a VIRTUAL race! While nothing beats the sound of the air horn and the excitement of race morning, this year, we will train […]
Outdoors
HCLT finishes trail extension at Brushy Face
Brushy Face was already a 1.5-mile trail network popular for it’s birding, but Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust staff and volunteers finished off a .5-mile extension last week and is now open to the public. HCLT Stewardship […]
Rescue crews recover body of missing hiker at Whitewater Falls
The body of missing hiker, Chandler Manuel, 24 of Rockwell, N.C., was located today, at the bottom of Whitewater Falls, where he was last seen on Monday. His body was extracted successfully by a National […]
A Tree, a Trail, and a Tale
A little-known trail, an unnamed waterfall, and the third tallest tree in North Carolina Editor’s Note: I’ve had to publish a number of COVID-19 articles over the past couple of days and thought folks could […]
Birding on the Plateau
Birding on the Plateau is a year-round activity, but things kick up a notch throughout spring as migratory birds make their way back to the mountains. Highlands Audubon Society Vice President Brent Martin said this […]
Plateau conservationists help manage the invasive Garlic Mustard plant
About a dozen people from local environmental groups were at The Mountain Retreat on Wednesday removing patches of the nonnative invasive plant, Garlic Mustard. It’s called Garlic Mustard because the leaves smell like garlic when […]
Do’s and Don’ts of outdoor recreation straight from the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way […]
US Forest Service reports record visitation at public lands during COVID-19 pandemic
Public reminded to maintain social distance Visitation at many state forests in North Carolina is two and three times greater than what is typical for this time of year, which is stretching the resources of […]
Firefighters make progress containing wildfires in WNC, burn ban issued
Firefighters made significant progress containing the two wildfires burning on U.S. Forest Service lands in Western North Carolina, reports the North Carolina FS today. Fire crews are continuing operations today to further increase containment on […]
A message from Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust’s Dr. Gary Wein
As Executive Director of Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, I want you to know that we miss seeing our land trust family in person but that our important conservation work continues. We miss seeing many of you […]