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Well, it’s definitely that time of year again. The summer heat held on into late September, and the blasted drought continues unabated, but this weekend finally offerred some truly fall-weather hiking. Lows in the 40′s and highs in the 70′s with crystal-clear high pressure overhead signify that the great change is coming. There are even a few leaves changing color above 4000′ in elevation, and above 5000′ there’s even been a first frost of the season.

Today I had the opportunity to re-hike the Walton trail (more…)

From Craig of Ski Country Sports: “The festival will be held this Saturday 9/29 2pm to 6pm & Sunday 9/30 10am to 2pm. There will be free riverside camping just down the road from the trailhead. The campground has several campsites, power, a port-a-potty, fire pit, and horseshoe pit. We will provide free pizza and cold beverages for all volunteers.

We will work Saturday 2pm to 6pm(meet at the main trailhead – off of 251 Riverside Dr.). Then we will cool off in the river and have some pizza and cold beverages, maybe a game of horseshoes. Sunday we will work 10am to 2pm. If you know of anybody that has some musical talent tell them join us Saturday night. Please contact other possible trail work volunteers.”

A new pump track is being built on Sept 30 by volunteers at the Bent Creek Community Park (more…)

Guided hikes will be offered to a variety of destinations in the southern mountains, including Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, and more. Get more information at the official web site.