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Fire

Mar 24, 2026

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Two Wildfires Burning in Western North Carolina: Poplar Fire and Tarkiln Ridge Fire

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US Forest Service

Roan Mountain to Reopen June 20 in Time for Rhododendron Festivals

Jun 18, 2025

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Roan Mountain to Reopen June 20 in Time for Rhododendron Festivals

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US Forest Service

USDA Forest Service opens 8 miles of new trails, new parking in Old Fort

Jun 1, 2025

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USDA Forest Service opens 8 miles of new trails, new parking in Old Fort

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News

USDA Forest Service Reopens More Helene-Impacted Trails and Recreation Sites on Grandfather Ranger District

May 22, 2025

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USDA Forest Service Reopens More Helene-Impacted Trails and Recreation Sites on Grandfather Ranger District

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News

Armstrong Fire 90% Contained in McDowell County

Feb 27, 2025

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Armstrong Fire 90% Contained in McDowell County

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News

Dec 11, 2024

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Buck Creek Fire 100% Contained

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News

Dec 9, 2024

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Buck Creek Fire 75% Contained

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News

Buck Creek Fire 50% Contained, 520 Acres

Dec 8, 2024

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Buck Creek Fire 50% Contained, 520 Acres

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News

Buck Creek Fire 20% Contained, Newberry Creek Fire 100% Contained

Dec 7, 2024

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Buck Creek Fire 20% Contained, Newberry Creek Fire 100% Contained

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News

Partnership announces plans to improve parking/river access at Wilson Creek

Mar 11, 2024

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Partnership announces plans to improve parking/river access at Wilson Creek

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U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina

10 Miles of New Trail Under Construction in Pisgah National Forest

Mar 5, 2024

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10 Miles of New Trail Under Construction in Pisgah National Forest

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News

Jan 22, 2024

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Prescribed burn planned for today on the Grandfather Ranger District

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News

Old Fort Trails Project Receives $2.5 Million for Trail Development

Sep 26, 2023

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Old Fort Trails Project Receives $2.5 Million for Trail Development

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News

Dobson Knob #2 Fire 95% contained, final update

Aug 8, 2023

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Dobson Knob #2 Fire 95% contained, final update

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News

Dobson Knob #2 Fire receives rain, 50% contained

Aug 4, 2023

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Dobson Knob #2 Fire receives rain, 50% contained

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News

Aug 1, 2023

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Dobson Knob #2 Fire grows to 10 acres

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News

Jul 31, 2023

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Dobson Knob #2 Fire 25% Contained

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News

Wildfire Burning near Dobson Knob in McDowell County, NC

Jul 29, 2023

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Wildfire Burning near Dobson Knob in McDowell County, NC

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News

New Bernard Mountain Trail set to open June 16 in Old Fort, NC

Jun 8, 2023

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New Bernard Mountain Trail set to open June 16 in Old Fort, NC

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News

Lightning ignites Wildfire in Linville Gorge Wilderness

Apr 26, 2023

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Lightning ignites Wildfire in Linville Gorge Wilderness

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Forest Service

Apr 11, 2023

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Prescribed burn planned on the Grandfather Ranger District to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health

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