Public Comments Open on Proposed Roadless Rule Repeal Extended to October 6th
The Roadless Rule, currently protects 58.5 million acres of undeveloped National Forest lands from industrial-scale logging and road construction. Public comment is now open on a proposal to repeal this legislation.
The comment period is open now, August 20th until October 6th.
WNC Conservation Organizations Tee Up for a Busy National Public Lands Day, September 26th
Find out more about trail work days with Carolina Mountain Club, Pisgah Area SORBA, FIND Outdoors and More!
NOC Hosts Nanty Fest Sept 26
Join fellow paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the final Upper Nantahala and Cascade water releases of the year. At NOC’s campus, the vibe will be lively with the much-loved new and used boat sales from the Outfitter’s Store and the Paddling School. Enjoy the sounds of live music, explore unique finds from artisan vendors, and treat yourself to delicious local food and refreshing beverages. Whether you go for the rapids, boat sales, or revelry, there’s something for everyone!
OBA Welcomes Outdoor Media Summit to WNC with Launch Event at Sierra Nevada Mills River Monday, Sept. 28
Join us for an evening of connection and celebration!
WNC Hosts first ever Crafted Southeast Bicycle & Gear Show, September 26-27 at Cane Creek Cycling Components
The Southeast deserves a show that celebrates cycling culture in its own backyard.
Across the region, builders and makers are creating and designing deeply personal work—frames, components, bags, and more – each piece a reflection of craft and conviction. Yet too often small independents are overshadowed by larger brands. CRAFTED puts them at the center.
This isn’t a trade show built around transactions. It’s a gathering built around people. A place where the story behind the bike matters as much as the bike itself—where you can meet the hands behind the work and experience the beauty of things made with intention.
Rooted in the Southeast, CRAFTED reflects the spirit of the region: welcoming, creative, independent, and quietly world-class. Every detail is considered. Every connection is real.
This is year one—and the beginning of something bigger. Our hope is simple: to build an annual home for cycling culture in the Southeast.
RISE Flyfishing Fest Returns to Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins, September 26th
RISE was born out of a desire to give back to a watershed that has given us so much. It’s a party with all our ragtag fishing buddies, down to the beers and BBQ and tall tales. It’s our back cast, bolstering our fly fishing community standing tall unified by the river.
Pisgah Area SORBA Celebrates New film “Trail Tales – Pisgah Magic” with Orbea
Orbea’s Trail Tales episode focuses on the resilient mountain biking community in the Pisgah National Forest following regional storms
G5 Trail Collective Launches Fall Trail Weekend Registration
Pisgah Grandfather Outdoor Community & Stewardship Party! Volunteer Projects. Appreciation. Recreation Activities. Camp Hospitality. All around good times!
The Cabins at Sandy Mush Bald Named a “Secret Gem Near the Smokies” by Southern Living
The Cabins at Sandy Mush Bald is considered one of the best under-the-radar spots in Appalachia in this article that looks at the lesser known prized destinations surrounding the Smokies.