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Major Grant Will Support Saluda Grade Trail in NC
Nonprofits Seek to Buy Saluda Grade for Rail Trail
Conserving Carolina and our partners are working to purchase the historic 31-mile Saluda Grade railroad for a new rail trail!
New River Access Coming Near Brevard
Morrow Landing will create a new public access point on the French Broad River near Brevard. The location is ideal – at the midpoint of what is currently the longest section of river between access points.
Two Local Farms Protected
Two local farms are now protected forever with conservation easements, saving their productive farmland and scenic beauty for future generations.
Wildflower Preserve Protected Near Pearson’s Falls
Land near Pearson’s Falls in Saluda with beautiful spring wildflowers is now the Pearson Wildflower Preserve, named in honor of the late Mildred Pearson who loved her forest and wanted to see it protected forever.
Join Hiking Challenge 6!
The popular White Squirrel Hiking Challenge is back! You are invited to take on eight amazing hikes and discover the places that you’re helping to protect.
Join Us on the Fall Hiking Series!
Our 2021 Fall Hiking Series will take you to Bent Creek, Montreat, Florence Nature Preserve, Headwaters State Forest, and the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains.
Rail Line Purchased for Ecusta Trail!
It’s official! The Ecusta Trail is on its way to becoming a 19-mile rail trail linking Hendersonville and Brevard.