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Henderson County News
New trail offers fabulous views
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A new hiking trail that opened this week on Youngs Mountain offers spectacular views of Lake Lure, Rumbling Bald, Weed Patch Mountain, and the lower Hickory Nut Gorge. Conserving Carolina opened the 2.1 mile trail with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday. Read Story »
Tags: hiking | land conservation | Conserving Carolina
Henderson County News
Conservancy kicks off Habitat at Home photo contest
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When you step out your door, do you feel like you’ve stepped into nature? Read Story »
Tags: flowers | bears | flora and fauna | Conserving Carolina | endangered species | insects
Henderson County News
New segment links Bearwallow, Wildcat Rock trails
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A new two-mile section of trail that opened Monday in the Hickory Nut Gorge creates a link between two popular trails—the Bearwallow Mountain Trail and the Wildcat Rock Trail. Read Story »
Tags: hiking | Bearwallow Mountain | Conserving Carolina
Henderson County News
Conservancy donation adds 717 acres to DuPont Forest, creates vast corridor of public land
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There is now more land in DuPont State Recreational Forest, including clear trout streams, rare wildflowers and important wildlife habitat. Read Story »
Tags: DuPont State Forest | land conservation | Conserving Carolina
Henderson County News
Conserving Carolina announces spring hikes
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Conserving Carolina invites the community to enjoy the work that conservation organizations have done over the years to preserve our area’s natural resources and to take in the beauty of the spring season. Read Story »
Tags: land conservation | Conserving Carolina
Henderson County News
Conserving Carolina wins renewal of accreditation
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Conserving Carolina has earned renewed accreditation as a land trust, validating its professional excellence and the public’s trust in its conservation work. Read Story »
Tags: Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy | Conserving Carolina
Henderson County News
Lake Lure hiking trail among best in U.S.
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Weed Patch Mountain Trail, in the Town of Lake Lure, has been recognized as one of the best new trails in the nation. Read Story »
Tags: hiking | Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy | Conserving Carolina
Henderson County News
Land eyed for shooting range now conserved forever
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SALUDA — Land in Saluda on the edge of the Green River Game Lands that was once targeted for an outdoor shooting range is now a protected natural area. On May 17, Conserving Carolina purchased the 78-acre property on Macedonia Road with strong support from the local community. Read Story »
Tags: Saluda | law enforcement training center | Conserving Carolina
Fletcher News
Charter school, town, conservancy seek grant for 93-acre Summit Park
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FLETCHER — Residents could enjoy a hike to a summit and enjoy a panoramic view of mountains in the distance if a three-party team is successful in a plan to acquire 90 acres of undeveloped land for parkland and a charter school campus. Read Story »
Tags: Fletcher | Fletcher Town Council | parks and recreation | FernLeaf Community Charter School | Conserving Carolina
Henderson County News
Conservancy saves Saluda land county eyed for firing range, training center
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Last month Conserving Carolina entered into a contract to purchase 81.5 acres of property on Macedonia Road north of Saluda, land targeted by Henderson County in 2018 as the proposed location for a regional police training facility. The County’s proposal prompted a strong response from Henderson and Polk County residents in the Saluda area opposed to the concept. In May 2018, the County dropped its plans to purchase and develop the forested tract, which adjoins the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission’s Green River Game Lands. Read Story »
Tags: Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy | land conservation | law enforcement training center | Conserving Carolina
Henderson County News
Conservancy reaches 45,000-acre milestone in saved land
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Tags: Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy | Conserving Carolina
Henderson County News
Conservancy saves 900 acres for hunting, hiking, mountain biking
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Nine hundred acres of Little White Oak Mountain became public land on Friday, as Conserving Carolina transferred 600 acres to the state to expand the Green River Game Lands and 300 acres to Polk County for a local park. Read Story »
Tags: hiking | Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy | land conservation | hunting | Conserving Carolina | mountain biking
Henderson County News
Conserved land offers back-to-nature burials
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Carolina Memorial Sanctuary in Mills River offers a place for people to bury their loved ones or scatter their ashes, in harmony with nature. Read Story »
Tags: Conserving Carolina
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