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Leave No Trace Hot Spot Week in Panthertown
Friends of Panthertown is excited to announce that Panthertown Valley has been selected as a 2021 Hot Spot by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Programs will take place August 30 – September in Jackson County, North Carolina. More details and ways to get involved are available at panthertown.org/hotspot
National Forests in NC Propose Required Bear Canisters for Overnight Camping on Appalachian Trail and in Panthertown
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking input on a proposal to require bear resistant food containers for all overnight campers on the Appalachian Trail located on the National Forests in North Carolina and in Panthertown on the Nantahala Ranger District.
Written comments should be submitted by September 19, 2018. Comments can be emailed to comments-southern-north-carolina-nantahala-nantahala@fs.fed.us or mailed to Johnny Wills, Nantahala RD Wildlife Biologist, Nantahala Ranger District, 90 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734. Contact Mr. Wills for more info: 828-524-6411 ext 452
Extreme Wildfire Risk – Forest Service Bans Campfires
UPDATE (December 6, 2016) – The U.S. Forest Service – National Forests in North Carolina has lifted fire restrictions on the Nantahala, Pisgah, and Uwharrie National Forests.
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
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