Enjoy state forests this winter and #RecreateResponsibly

It’s that time of year again, when many of us are in our first days of exercising more. According to a recent YouGov poll, getting more exercise is the most popular resolution for Americans in 2021. As we continue to live with the COVID-19 pandemic, the great outdoors should remain a popular choice for anyone … Read more

Experience the splendor of fall in a North Carolina state forest

Crisp air, zero humidity, leaf fall and pumpkins are all signs of the time when summer transitions to fall in North Carolina. It’s no surprise that North Carolinians and out-of-staters alike turn to the great outdoors in North Carolina this time of year. From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina offers stunning fall foliage … Read more

Waterfalls are beautiful to see, but can be deadly to play on. Follow these 8 waterfall safety tips.

In 2016, Transylvania County experienced six waterfall fatalities, prompting the creation of a waterfall safety campaign by the Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority. The campaign kicked off last year in conjunction with local leadership at Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, Gorges State Park and Transylvania County EMS, among others. To help stress waterfall … Read more