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NEBO, NC (April 30, 2019) -- Firefighters were successful in direct suppression efforts to contain the Brushy Ridge Fire, which is now 100% contained. The Brushy Ridge fire was reported on Sunday afternoon in a remote area near the Linville…

NEBO, NC (April 29, 2019) -- Trail and area closures are in place as firefighters respond to a fire burning in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area on the US Forest Service Grandfather Ranger District in Burke County, NC. The Brushy Ridge…

NEBO, NC (March 19, 2019) -- The U.S. Forest Service is planning a 197-acre prescribed burn in northern Caldwell County on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest on Wednesday, March 20. Whether or not the burn is…

ASHEVILLE, NC (December 14, 2018) -- Starting January 1, 2019, the U.S. Forest Service will increase recreation fees at 24 sites on the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. For sites that are seasonally closed, fee increases will take…

NEBO, NC {October 29, 2018) -- This year marks the 50th anniversary of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. In celebration, the US Forest Service, Trout Unlimited, and other public and private partners are hosting a public event at the…

PISGAH FOREST, NC (October 1, 2018) -- The Cradle of Forestry in America invites the public to explore a re-created campsite of the early 1900's during its "Camping in the Old Style" event, Saturday, October 13.  A classic camping…

ASHEVILLE, NC (September 13, 2018) -- The U.S. Forest Service, Forest Supervisor, having closely tracked the forecast models of Hurricane Florence, has decided to temporarily close National Forest roads, today, Thursday September 13th at…