The U.S. Forest Service and the North Carolina Forest Service are warning the public of high fire danger across North Carolina.
Fire danger is high across the state due to lack of rainfall in recent weeks and low humidity. Conditions across North Carolina are forecasted to remain dry for the next couple weeks.
A rare polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sighting in Panthertown has prompted U.S. Forest Service officials to close all trails in the forest until further notice. Nantahala District Ranger Mike Wilkins was reported to have been heard discussing the situation with North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission biologists, “Unlike other bear species, polar bears are almost exclusively meat eaters (carnivorous). We don’t want any hikers to become an easy food source for these beasts.” Sources claim the bear was first seen bathing in the pool below Schoolhouse Falls and again on top of Little Green Mountain. Be safe out there folks. Don’t feed the bears.
Wonderful Winter Welcome As we each gather together with our families and celebrate this holiday season, we would like to say thank you and wish you a happy
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
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.
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
