Ecusta Trail Moves Forward
This is a huge step forward for the Ecusta Trail, a potential 19-mile rail trail between Hendersonville and Brevard!
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The Kudzu Warriors
Greg Miner says his coworkers would look at him like he was crazy when they heard about his volunteer work. They’d tell him kudzu is an impossible problem. Turns out kudzu is tough, but it’s not impossible.
Mills River Valley Trail Ride Benefits New Greenway
The Mills River Valley Trail Ride was a big success, helping us raise money for this new greenway that will connect the heart of Mills River to the French Broad River.
Weed Patch Mountain Trail Wins National Award
Weed Patch Mountain Trail has been recognized as one of the best new trails in the nation! Conserving Carolina is honored to earn this national trail achievement award for two years running.
Cycling Event to Raise Funds for Mills River Valley Trail
Cyclists of all ability levels are invited to enjoy a ride through the beautiful Mills River and Etowah countryside on Saturday, July 20. Conserving Carolina...
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What the River Wants
Gigantic muskellunge—or muskie—have long made their home in the French Broad River. They’re a favorite of anglers. But today’s French Broad is a challenging habitat for muskie. An ambitious floodplain restoration could help bring them back.
Help Add Saluda Property to the Green River Game Lands
This land on Macedonia Road in Saluda was targeted for an outdoor shooting range. Now, we’re working to add it to the Green River Game Lands. Can you help?
402 Acres Added to DuPont State Recreational Forest
There’s no more missing link! We just transferred 402 acres to the NC Forest Service that helps connect this treasured state forest to a vast corridor of public lands that spans over 100,000 acres.
The Mountain Behind the School
Little White Oak Mountain, behind Polk County Middle School, will become a new local park, with up to 10 miles of trails for hiking and biking. That’s great news for the kids in hiking club.