Entries by LaKyla Hodges
Salamander Plots at the SAHC Community Farm
There has been lots of buzz on the SAHC Community Farm about our new salamander plot program. This program was piloted by Tamarya Sims, our Community Farm Associate. Western North […]
Allison Williams: Conservationist and Community Outreach Specialist
Allison Williams became a board member at SAHC in 2019. She is currently serving as an information assistant with Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina. After her recent recognition […]
Montreat Wilderness Hike 2018
In 2018 the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 123 acres including the western flank and summit of Brushy Knob, one of the Seven Sisters near Black Mountain, NC. To celebrate […]
Thunderstruck Hike 2018
“You can do this, Izzy, it’s only October,” I tried to convince myself as I braced for the angry, bitter, frigid wind outside in the parking lot. I was at […]
Clawhammer Hike 2018
“The sounds of Alison Krauss’ debut filled the gaps in spirited conversation between excited, carpooling hikers. “Steel rails chasin’ sunshine round the bend. Winding through the trees like a ribbon in […]
Leave No Trace
Think about times you have been in the outdoors; it sometimes feels like you are the first person to experience your pristine surroundings, the first person to soak in the […]
Cold Mountain Hike 2017
Cold Mountain is a 6,030ft peak in the Shining Rock Wilderness, while not the highest peak in the Southern Appalachians it is certainly one of the most famous! Naturally, we […]
“For Love of Beer and Mountains” Thunderstruck Hike
On November 11th a group of intrepid hikers set out to on a partnership hike with SAHC and Highland Brewing! We could not have asked for a more perfect day to […]
