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National Forests in North Carolina, where gentle mountain slopes stretch for miles, with gardens of magenta rhododendron, salt marshes that connect to the sea, and lakes surrounded by pine forests. Every year 7 million people visit these forests to camp, hike, mountain bike, hunt, fish, take scenic drives or enjoy the forest's solitude. Click below to find out more about the four National Forests in North Carolina (Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie, Croatan).

June, 2017

Fireworks Prohibited on National Forests

ASHEVILLE, NC (June 29, 2017)…US Forest Service officials remind residents, visitors and campe ...

June 29, 2017
Volunteers Remove Nearly 150 Tires From Linville Gorge Wilderness

NEBO, NC (June 26, 2017)…Linville Gorge Wilderness is now a more beautiful place thanks to the effor ...

June 28, 2017
National Forest Foundation designates Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests as Treasured Landscape Designation…restoration projects to follow & includes Wilson Creek

ASHEVILLE, NC (June 8, 2017)…As part of its national Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences ...

June 13, 2017

May, 2017

Whitewater Falls to Reopen This Summer

FRANKLIN, NC (May 15, 2017)…The Whitewater Falls viewing area is expected to reopen by the 4th ...

May 15, 2017
Linville Gorge Wilderness Information Cabin Opens for the Spring

NEBO, NC (May 5, 2017)…The Linville Gorge, located on the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah Nati ...

May 10, 2017
Enjoy Kids Fishing Days this Spring

ASHEVILLE, NC (May 1, 2017)…The Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie and Croatan National Forests and p ...

May 03, 2017

April, 2017

Dobson Knob Fire Burnout Operations Continue in McDowell County

NEBO, NC (April 12, 2017)…The Dobson Knob Fire is now 550 acres and 10 percent contained. Successful ...

April 12, 2017
Dobson Knob Fire in McDowell County Grows to 200 Acres, Area Closure Issued

NEBO, NC (April 10, 2017)…Warm, dry weather this afternoon caused the Dobson Knob Fire to grow ...

April 10, 2017
Seasonal Road Closures have ended in Grandfather Ranger District

NEBO, NC (March 31, 2017)…Seasonal road closures in the Grandfather Ranger District ended Sund ...

April 04, 2017

March, 2017

Burke County White Creek Fire 50% Contained – now at 2750 acres

NEBO, NC (March 22, 2017)…Burnout operations were conducted on the south end of the White Cree ...

March 22, 2017
White Creek Fire in Burke County 30% Contained

NEBO, NC (March 21, 2017)…Firefighters conducted burnout operations again today on the White C ...

March 21, 2017
Smoke from White Creek Fire in Burke and Catawba Counties

NEBO, NC (March 21, 2017)…Residents of southern Burke and Catawba Counties are experiencing sm ...

March 21, 2017
Firefighters Conduct Burnout Operation on White Creek Fire

NEBO, NC (March 20, 2017)…Firefighters conducted burnout operations this afternoon to reduce f ...

March 20, 2017
U. S. Forest Service asks people to stay clear of the White Creek Fire in Linville Gorge

NEBO, NC (March 19, 2017)…We need your help to spread the word so people will stay out of the area c ...

March 19, 2017
White Creek Fire in Burke County Grows to 585 Acres, Receives Rain

NEBO, NC (March 18, 2017)…Burnout operations and dry conditions yesterday afternoon caused the White ...

March 18, 2017
White Creek Fire Burning in Linville Gorge Wilderness Area

NEBO, NC (March 17, 2017)…The White Creek Fire was reported at 4:00 pm Thursday and is burning ...

March 17, 2017