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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…

MARS HILL, NC (May 2, 2018)...The Deer Park Fire, near Hot Springs, has grown to 44 acres and is currently 20% contained. A 7.2 mile portion of the Appalachian Trail from Garenflo Gap to Hot Springs and the Van Cliff Loop Trail, TR #313…

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.…

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…

NEBO, NC (November 27, 2017)...The U.S. Forest Service plans to conduct a 197-acre prescribed burn in the Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, tomorrow Tuesday November 28, 2017. Whether or not the burn is carried out…

MORGANTON, NC (November 8, 2017)…As a result of damages caused by the tornado on October 23, 2017 Burke and Caldwell County farmers and agricultural producers are eligible for assistance through USDA’s Emergency Conservation Program (ECP).…

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…