Outdoor News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — What is said to be the largest road running event in North Carolina has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Asheville -- Lazoom Ghosted Walking Comedy Tour! 

RALEIGH– August 13, 2020: Signs of the emerald ash borer were found in Cleveland County for the first time this summer,

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Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Recreation Services recently received 100 bicycle helmets for distribution to local kids and teens through a grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Division.

Here @ WNCTIMES we love sharing popular hiking trails! Share your favorite trails with us so we can pass it along to other hikers! 

Hiking -- Western North Carolina is known for outdoor adventures and NC Tripping is a great place to find out where and where to go!

There is now more land in DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF), including clear trout streams, rare wildflowers and important wildlife habitat.

Smoky Mountains --  About Smokies Hikes for Healing: Healing begins with a conversation. Ignoring a problem doesn’t make it go away,