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ASHEVILLE, NC (September 12, 2018) -- The U.S. Forest Service, Forest Supervisor, having closely tracked the forecast models of Hurricane Florence, has decided to close down all campgrounds and recreation sites, day use or overnight, in the…

ASHEVILLE, NC (August 13, 2018) -- Visitors to the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests have experienced an increasing number of encounters with black bears exhibiting bold behavior over food in the past few years. Most encounters are at…

NEBO, NC (08-03-2018) -- Mortimer Campground on the Pisgah National Forest's Grandfather Ranger District is temporarily closed due to flooding.  The campground is expected to remain closed through the weekend.  Due to significant…

PISGAH FOREST, NC (July 18, 2018) -- The Cradle of Forestry invites kids of all ages to Smokey Bear's Birthday Party on Saturday, August 4, from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Smokey Bear turns 74 this year. The fire prevention bear will help cut…

NEBO, NC (June 8, 2018)...The Mortimer Campground in the Wilson Creek area of the Pisgah National Forest's Grandfather Ranger District will reopen at noon today, June 8. The campground has been closed for two weeks to repair road damage…

ASHEVILLE, NC (June 4, 2018)…Windy conditions combined with weeks of prolonged heavy rainfall has increased hazards on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. Heavy rainfall has damaged roads and assessments are ongoing. Trees on…

NEBO, NC (May 23, 2018)…Mortimer Campground in the Wilson Creek area of Caldwell County on the Pisgah National Forest's Grandfather Ranger District is temporarily closed due to flood damage. The U.S. Forest Service is working to…