Local
2 months ago
Blasting to begin at French Broad River Park for sewer project

Asheville park remains closed after storm damage; traffic and greenway detours expected during work

Local
2 months ago
Craggy Gardens set for major upgrades as parkway reopens

$1.5M project to add restrooms, trail signage and visitor center improvements

Local
2 months ago
Storm recovery shapes Buncombe County’s new parks strategy

County master plan relaunch focuses on resiliency, connectivity and community priorities

NPS volunteers clear Hurricane Helene storm damage from Julian Price Campground. Photo by NPS volunteer B.Owens.
Local
2 months ago
Volunteers needed on Blue Ridge Parkway on Sept. 27

National Public Lands Day coincides with storm anniversary as park pushes recovery efforts

On The Town
2 months ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Sept. 19-21

Looking for things to do this weekend in Asheville? We’ve got you covered. This weekend in Western North Carolina, enjoy festivals of all sorts, including writing, food and Southern Appalachian crafts, as well as a few other fun, funky activities.

UNC Asheville's Karl Straus Track
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Mental health awareness 5k hits the track this Saturday

The event, Mental Health Matters: Walk/Run for Awareness, is a 5k and community resource fair organized this September to coincide with National Suicide Prevention Month. The race and fair will run from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Karl Straus Track on the UNC Asheville campus.

Summer Azure
Education
2 months ago
Asheville Butterfly Trail adds Summer Azure Station at Beaver Lake

Dedication highlights role of butterflies in sustaining local bird populations

Outdoors
2 months ago
Looking for leaves: WNC peak leaf color guide

Western North Carolina, known for its dynamic beauty and vibrance, welcomes the autumn season every year with an array of seasonal colors. The exact timing of foliage change varies each year, relying heavily on weather patterns and general elevation.

Local
2 months ago
Asheville’s Gateway Park redesigned to withstand storms

Project blends flood-resilient engineering with ecological restoration to protect riverside community space

The National Park Service said landslide repairs have been completed at mileposts 375 and 380
Local
2 months ago
Blue Ridge Parkway repairs restore access to Mount Mitchell

Park officials urge caution as work continues and services are limited

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