Groundbreaking Held for Ecusta Trail
We officially broke ground on the 19-mile Ecusta Trail on Oct. 28! The long-awaited rail trail is becoming a reality.
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Land Purchased for Trails Near Lake Lure
Newly protected land could be a key link in the Hickory Nut Gorge Trail, connecting Weed Patch Mountain and Youngs Mountain Trail.
Advent Health Sponsors Ecusta Trail
Advent Health is generously supporting the Ecusta Trail, in keeping with their mission to promote health and wellness.
New White Squirrel Hiking Challenge Launched
The popular White Squirrel Hiking Challenge is back! Participants are invited to take on eight hikes, all on lands that Conserving Carolina has helped protect, enhance, or open to the public
NC Budget Includes Funding for Saluda Grade Trail
Big news for the Saluda Grade Trail! NC has passed $12 million in funding, in addition to $15 million from SC.
Pearson Family Memories Of Life Along The Railway
“You could feel the vibrations coming.” Lynn adds, “We would barrel out the front door and wave to the passengers going by.”
Learning to Hike Where Black Bears Live
Maybe try to look at it from a bear’s point of view— they are just as reluctant to run into humans and only want to be left alone.
Public Invited to Give Input on Saluda Grade Trail
Saluda Grade through Campobello. Photo by Scott Park/Upstate Forever. Two public meetings have been scheduled on the Saluda Grade Trail—in Inman, SC on Oct. 17...
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Sierra Nevada Gives $250,000 to Ecusta Trail
The Mills River-based Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has made a major gift of $250,000 toward the completion of the long-awaited Ecusta Trail.