Changing views of French Broad valley highlight of Cherokee trail - Knoxville News Sentinel

Changing views of French Broad valley highlight of Cherokee trail Knoxville News Sentinel By Morgan Simmons Alan Householder makes his way toward Weaver Bend, seen here as a field in the distance to the right of the French Broad River, as he hikes along the Chimney Rocks Trail back to the parking area in the Cherokee National Forest ... and more »

Can you spot mystery glow? - Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Observer

Can you spot mystery glow? Charlotte Observer Wisemans View is a viewing location in the Pisgah National Forest. The Forest Service access (gravel) road is marked where it connects to NC 183, which is off of US 221 near Linville. After parking in the parking lot, you hike a couple of hundred yards ... and more »

3 Ore. Mushroom Pickers Missing in Oregon Forest - ABC News

3 Ore. Mushroom Pickers Missing in Oregon Forest ABC News When the search area expanded on Wednesday, a deputy found their unlocked 2004 red Jeep Cherokee, with a chain saw and binoculars inside. It was parked along a seldom-used logging road on the western edge of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. and more »

Outdoors Calendar - Asheville Citizen-Times

Outdoors Calendar Asheville Citizen-Times DUPONT 12K TRAIL RUN: The 7.4-mile race, sponsored by Jus' Running, starts at 10 am March 24. Starts and ends at Guion Farm on Sky Valley Road in DuPont State Forest. Pick up a race form at Jus Running, 523 Merrimon Ave. in Asheville, ... and more »

A Plea for Southern Treasures - New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog)

A Plea for Southern Treasures New York Times (blog) By JOANNA M. FOSTER Ron LoweryA planned four-lane highway between Chattanooga, Tenn., and Asheville, NC, threatens the Chilhowee Mountain area in the Cherokee National Forest, an environmental group says. The Southern Environmental Law Center, ...