Deer Park Fire Update (Madison County)

MARS Hill, NC (May 3, 2018)…The Deer Park Fire, near Hot Springs, has grown to 50 acres and is currently 30% contained. The 7.2-mile portion of the Appalachian Trail from Garenflo Gap to Hot Springs and the Van Cliff Loop Trail, TR #313…

Deer Park Fire closes portion of Appalachian Trail

Mars Hill, NC (April 30, 2018)...A portion of the Appalachian Trail from Garenflo Gap to Hot Springs is temporarily closed due to the 7-acre Deer Park Fire burning southwest of Hot Springs. The fire is moving downslope toward Highway 209.…

Wildfire in McDowell County Fully Contained

NEBO, NC (December 20, 2017)...Rain overnight aided firefighters on the Coxes Creek no. 7 fire in McDowell County, which is now 100% contained. The fire increased to approximately 200 acres yesterday before the rain. The Coxes Creek no. 7…

Linville Information Cabin Fall Celebration

NEBO, NC (October 31, 2017)...The Linville Gorge Information Cabin is closing out the 2017 season with a celebration this Saturday, November 4th. Serving over 13,000 visitors so far this year, the cabin is a place for visitors to the area…