The U.S. Forest Service – National Forests in North Carolina is asking for the public’s involvement during the Nantahala and Pisgah Forest Plan revision process, which includes Panthertown
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The mission of the Friends of Panthertown is to work in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to conserve this outstanding natural resource while improving the quality and experience of recreational opportunities in Panthertown Valley.
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Hurricane Joaquin expected to bring severe weather, flooding to Panthertown Valley
Due to heavy amounts of rain already received and anticipated heavy rainfall amounts from Hurricane Joaquin, currently a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean, the U.S. Forest Service will be closing some areas on the National Forests in North Carolina.
Visitors are encouraged to stay off Forest Service roads and reschedule outdoor activities.
Friends of Panthertown Family Fun Picnic & Concert is Saturday, August 22 at Camp Merrie-Woode in Sapphire, NC
You are invited to join us for our annual event! Food, music, and fun hosted by Friends of Panthertown. Our picnic is Saturday, August 22
Panthertown Cold Mountain Trail Head Will be Closed August 3rd – August 14th
Update (August 7, 2015): Cold Mountain trail head has re-opened. *** Construction is over at the Cold Mountain entrance and the U.S. Forest Service road
Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Plan Revision Will Impact Panthertown
The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are enjoyed by millions of people every year. Encompassing more than 1 million acres in western North Carolina, these
U.S. Forest Service Prescribed Burn of Big Green
The U.S. Forest Service has been planning to conduct a series of prescribed burns this fall throughout the Nantahala Ranger District. Panthertown is part of