by sahcadmin | Sep 26, 2024 | French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Beaverdam – 81 Acres Adjoining Rough Creek Watershed “There used to be an old house just below the ridge where my great-grandmother, Bessie Scott Robinson, was born in 1917,” recalls Rusty Cook, former landowner of a 81-acre tract of land that...
by sahcadmin | Sep 18, 2024 | Balsam Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Balsam Gap A narrow roadway crossing the tops of the Blue Ridge mountains from North Carolina to Virginia, the Blue Ridge Parkway tops the charts as the most visited unit of the U.S. National Park system. Outdoor enthusiasts logged an impressive total 16.7 million...
by sahcadmin | Sep 11, 2024 | AmeriCorps, Stewardship Stories, Trustee and Staff Stories, Youth Education
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is excited to again host four AmeriCorps Project Conserve members for the 2024-25 service year. These talented and energetic service members work throughout Western North Carolina to strengthen our communities and help...
by sahcadmin | Sep 5, 2024 | French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
West Cove and Haywood County Line West Cove sits near the top of the Beaverdam community of Haywood County, a beautiful forested mountain haven near the Haywood/Buncombe County lines. Here, land has passed through the hands of various members of the West family since...
by sahcadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Community Engagement, Youth Education
Epic rafting trips, relaxing hikes, and creative on-site programming inspired and provided joyful experiences for more than 700 youth this summer. “Thanks to our generous supporters, partners, and grant funders, we were able to provide free outings and educational...
