Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open while cleanup continues
This year, the theme of Blue Ridge Pride was “Resilience and Resistance,” named in honor of the anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which hit Western North Carolina exactly one year ago on Sept. 27, 2024.
Walk trails, collect data and contribute to long-term wildlife monitoring efforts in Buncombe and Haywood counties
Detour begins in October as Duke Energy builds new boat launch, trail section and amenities
This weekend marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which devastated Western North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024. Between anniversary events commemorating the year since the storm, there are several festivals, performances and Blue Ridge-centric activities to check out this weekend. Read more in our guide below.
Armstrong facility rises from flood damage, partial operations resume
Construction set for 2026; reopening targeted for 2028 as city balances safety, cost and community priorities
Second Gear, an outdoor gear and apparel consignment shop, is an Asheville staple of outdoor adventure and community-oriented business. Later this week, in conjunction with the consignment platform SimpleConsign, Second Gear will share its 21 years of consignment experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Asheville park remains closed after storm damage; traffic and greenway detours expected during work
$1.5M project to add restrooms, trail signage and visitor center improvements