Strawberry Gap Trail: A Tradition of Welcome
A long tradition of hospitality now extends to you, with a new hiking trail that crosses protected family land in the Hickory Nut Gorge.
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New Nature Preserve Protected in Hickory Nut Gorge
The new Chestnut Hills Preserve offers old growth forest, rare salamanders, and wildlife habitat that scores 10 out of 10. And it’s right next to our Wildcat Rock Trail.
Good Fire: Controlled Burn at Florence Nature Preserve
Photo by Laura Anderson By Sarah Sussman, AmeriCorps Project Conserve Restoration Associate In recent years, catastrophic wildfires have ravaged communities in the West. And in...
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An Epic Pandemic Project
During the pandemic, our Rock Crushers volunteers found solace in nature and salvation in trail building. The result is the amazing Youngs Mountain Trail!
New Trail Connects Bearwallow to Wildcat Rock
A new two-mile section of trail just opened in the Hickory Nut Gorge, creating a link between two highly popular trails—the Bearwallow Mountain Trail and the Wildcat Rock Trail. It’s part of our larger vision for a 130+ mile trail network in the gorge.
Conserving Carolina Trails Will Reopen May 16
Our trails in the Hickory Nut Gorge are reopening! But please try to avoid overcrowding so we can keep them open.
Discovering a New Salamander
Biologist Dr. J.J. Apodaca helped identify the rare Hickory Nut Gorge salamander. He’s working with Conserving Carolina to protect its habitat.
Spring Hiking Series Begins March 6
Join us for seven hikes to some of the most beautiful places in Western North Carolina, guided by expert naturalist Pam Torlina.
Brother’s and Sister’s Land Brought Together
Over a hundred years ago, Bishop Paul Matthews and his sister Mother Eva Mary started protecting land in Bat Cave. Then, two neighbors met in church, discovered the family connections, and brought their land together.