
Photo contributed by Thomas “Badger” Mabry

The autumn 2019 edition of The Panther’s Roar newsletter is now available for download. Read news about Panthertown Valley and find out more about the important conservation work we are doing.


Panthertown selected for recreation impact intervention
“Panthertown Valley is one of 14 locations nationwide to be selected as a 2020 Leave No Trace Hot Spot. Hot Spots identify areas suffering from severe recreational impacts that can thrive again with Leave No Trace solutions.”
Read more at Smoky Mountain News.

Our friends at Black Balsam Outdoors (562 West Main Street in Sylva) are celebrating their 1 year anniversary with a party on Saturday, December 7 from 6-9pm and a BIG RAFFLE for your chance to win some great outdoor adventure gear. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit Friends of Panthertown. Tickets are available now through December 7. More details on their Facebook event page or call them at (828) 631-2864.

Friends of Panthertown is greatly appreciative of our volunteers and supporting members. Thank you for helping us protect and maintain this treasured backcountry recreation area.
You can join Friends of Panthertown as a volunteer or member, or contribute with a donation anytime to help!
Friends of Panthertown is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.
