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There will be a public trail work day at Asheville’s Richmond Hill Park on Saturday, March 27, 2010. The trail system is progressing well, and should be a great addition to the trails of Western NC – close to town! Thanks to Pisgah Area SORBA for organizing workdays and keeping this project going. You can get more information on their web site.

Ok, so in the past, the sites in the WNCOutdoors.info network haven’t been among the most interactive sites on the Internet. That’s because we’ve spent all the available time we have enhancing the content and functionality of the site itself – not to mention visiting new places to share. In the mean time, all kinds of people have come along and built better communications tools than we ever could have! So we’re going to try using them all in an attempt to stay connected with the people who use these sites and enjoy all the outdoor activities of Western North Carolina. Do you have questions about the trails? Need a recommendation for an upcoming hike this weekend? Here are some ways you can get connected with us (and other people who use WNCOutdoors.info):

• This blog. We own it, and all of the stuff on it, and so we’re kind of fond of it. Feel free to comment and ask questions as you see posts you’re interested in.
• Facebook. Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/wncoutdoors.info. We’ll post links there back to articles that show up here, and there are some good forums you can use for discussion as well.
• Twitter. Yeah, I didn’t get the point of twitter either at first. But it can be useful! Check us out there at http:///twitter.com/wncoutdoors. We’ll try to make sure the first few words of my posts are relevant and informative, so stuff will trickle in there appropriately.
• Google Buzz. This is the newest social tool to hit the Interwebs, and it comes from one of the biggest and most innovative companies there is. We expect it to be a useful resource for staying in touch. Visit our profile at http://www.google.com/profiles/wncoutdoors

We hope to hear from you soon!

Due to tree damage from the severe winter weather we’ve had in the last few months, and more potential erosion damage that could be caused as the frozen ground thaws and becomes soft, officials at Dupont State Forest have decided to close several trails starting tomorrow (March 6) until further notice. Some are closed to just bikes & horses, but some are closed to all uses. The full list of affected trails can be found at the link below.

In addition to official closures, many other area roads and trails – particularly roads – could be closed without prior notice, and even those that are open could be severely damaged and treacherous by the winter weather. Always consider this appropriately before heading out on the trails, and maybe have a backup plan that includes pavement!

Dupont State Forest Trail Closure Official Notice