Panthertown Valley to be renamed Beartown Valley; Entry fee to be charged. April 1, 2018 (Happy April Fool’s Day) Cashiers, NC – Panthertown Valley is designated by
Tag: Nantahala

USFS Panthertown Bear Alert: Overnight Campers Should Use Bear Resistant Canisters and Bear Pepper Spray
Due to an increase in close and serious bear encounters in Panthertown, where campers have had to leave campsites and hikers have retreated from a local trail, the U. S. Forest Service is strongly recommending that back country campers use bear resistant containers for all food and scented items.

Panthertown and Tuckasegee headwaters part of Forest Plan; Scenic river designation possible
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
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