Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced today that visitors will be able to reserve specific campsites now and will be able to make those reservations one month earlier than previously available.
Here’s the press release:
February 24th will see the 10th anniversary of the Black Mountain Marathon and Mt. Mitchell Challenge, a tradition begun by Black Dome general manager Jay Curwen. The races have become so popular, they sell out in less than one month.
We need volunteers for the course and aid stations.
To sign up, email EVENTS. Volunteers will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at Black Dome for a briefing.
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The weather forecast has us waxing our boards in anticipation of a great weekend. The cold front coming in will allow the resorts to blow some major snow, and Mother Nature might even provide some real snow to help out.
If you head up to Wolf Ridge (formerly known as Wolf Laurel), check out the new Breakaway Village expansion, which includes a new ski run, terrain park, village, quad lift and snow-making equipment. The village has a new grill and coffee shop, too.
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy (CMLC) invites you to a free walk in Dupont State Forest. They will hike to scenic Bridal Veil Falls, stop there for a while to enjoy the falls, then return via a different route, passing by an old airstrip and stopping briefly at the gazebo on Fawn Lake. Bring your camera to capture the beauty of Bridal Veil Falls.
This is a MODERATE HIKE on existing trails, with a total elevation ascent of about 700 feet in 3 ½ miles. Hikers should be prepared for cold weather hiking, and should be equipped with warm footwear, water and a snack.Â
This is a wonderful opportunity to walk on the land, learn more about the special region we live in and CMLC’s work to protect it, and introduce friends to their local land conservancy. RSVP required, as space is limited. Recent CMLC hikes have filled up quickly, so contact them soon to reserve a spot for you and your guests. E-mail outreach2@carolinamountain.org or call 828-697-5777.
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy helps landowners protect local land and water resources vital to our natural heritage and quality of life. As a local nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the places you love, CMLC is helping to create a regional network of more than 15,600 acres of protected farm, forest, park and natural lands.
I just had to let everyone know that we’ve slashed the price on our already discounted Omega axes and hammers. That means the new prices are 67-70 percent off the original prices!
This is the perfect opportunity for anyone in the market for a climbing axe or hammer, or anyone who might want to grab a spare while the gettin’s good.
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