Henry’s Nature Center Opens in Saluda
Henry’s Nature Center is now open in Saluda. This 20-acre preserve offers 1.2 miles of trails, a pavilion, and native plant gardens on the route of the future Saluda Grade Trail.
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Saluda Grade Trail: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact
Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Saluda Grade Trail project in Spartanburg County, SC. Submit comments by July 16, 2026.
After Helene, Neighbors Needed a Place to Connect
There was no place in Fairview to gather, or go for a nature walk. The new Fairview Community Forest is helping to meet that need.
Saluda Grade Trail Updates Planned for April 23 Forum
Momentum continues to build for the Saluda Grade Trail, a transformative two-state project that will convert the historic rail corridor between Inman, South Carolina and Saluda, North Carolina into a regional trail.
Fairview Community Forest Opens
The first phase of trails in Fairview Community Forest are now open for hiking and biking. These are the first three miles of trails in a planned 11-mile trail network.
Grant Will Fund New Trails in Fairview
Good news for Fairview Community Forest! This summer we bought land for trails and an outdoor campus for public schools. Now a grant from Buncombe County will fund the 11-mile trail network.
A Family Cemetery and a Lost Trail System
A man with deep family ties to Polk County discovered a family cemetery… and helped us buy the land to bring back trails by the hospital!
What Can the Ecusta Trail Teach Us About the Saluda Grade?
Growing businesses along the Ecusta Trail demonstrate the promise of the Saluda Grade Trail for Polk County.
Land Purchased for Vast Nature Preserve Near Lake Lure
We just bought the last major piece in an epic conservation project next to Chimney Rock State Park! There are 38 miles of streams and 17 miles of trails in the works, so far.