Top 10 Conservation Stories from 2024
Looking back on 2024, here are ten ways that you helped protect our wonderful natural world. Plus five of our goals for 2025!
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Trail Update: Openings, Continued Closures, and Community Support
Hurricane Helene left a significant impact on our trails and the surrounding communities. While we’re working diligently to restore access to our beloved outdoor spaces,...
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Ecusta Trail Fundraising Effort Transitions to Friends of Ecusta Trail
The Ecusta Trail fundraising transitions to Friends of Ecusta Trail! Learn how you can help complete this 19-mile greenway in NC.
Bell Park Opens in Saluda
Discover the newest Henderson County park – Bell Park in Saluda, with 1.8 miles of walking trails and an observation deck by a waterfall.
Hurricane Helene Update: Trail Reopening Plans, Restoration Benefits, and Landowner Resources
Hurricane Helene damaged WNC trails. Learn about our recovery efforts, volunteer opportunities, and resources for landowners.
Now, More Than Ever: A Personal Letter from Mattie Decker and Transfiguration Preserve
Discover the transformative power of nature. Explore our journey of rebuilding and renewal in the face of adversity.
Deep Roots Along a Railway
This story explores the connection between a Tryon family and the historic Saluda Grade Railway, now a potential rails-to-trails project.
Conserving Carolina’s Fall Hiking Series Begins September 27th!
Join Conserving Carolina on our Fall Hiking Series, exploring and enjoying our protected landscapes!
See Results of the Saluda Grade Trail Study
See results from a yearlong study of the Saluda Grade Trail, including a summary of public input, economic benefits, and safety and design analysis.