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.”

The Hidden World Of Rivers

While viewed from land, our local rivers appear to be just shades of brown. But below the surface is a teem of colors, across all the spectrum.

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.

Living with Bears: Some Tips to Coexist Peacefully

With some knowledge and good choices, we have the power to keep the wildlife wild and live peacefully with these magnificent animals.

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...

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.

Create New Trails in Bracken Preserve

Bracken Preserve is a local treasure that links the City of Brevard with Pisgah National Forest—and now we have the opportunity to expand it and make it better!

Funding Goal Met for Bracken Preserve Expansion

We now have all the funding we need for the purchase of a 34-acre addition to Bracken Preserve! The next step is to build trails that will be more moderate and more welcoming to people of all ages, interests, and abilities.