by sahcadmin | Feb 14, 2013 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
There is something invigorating about sunshine on early spring pastures in the mountains. With the sun shining brightly down, and the ridgelines of the Hickory Nut Gorge looming above, you might just feel inclined to twirl and sing a little “Sound of Music,” or plant...
by sahcadmin | Jan 24, 2013 | Black Mountains, Farmland Conservation, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
We love the tranquil drive through Fairview along the Drover’s Road Scenic Byway. At the crest of Hickory Nut Gap, the sight of Sherrill’s Inn overlooking this scenic route recalls the 1800s, when the Flying Cloud stagecoach carried mail and passengers...
by sahcadmin | Dec 20, 2012 | Black Mountains, Farmland Conservation, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
In early December, we closed on three adjoining projects in the lush Fairview valley, securing 28 acres of prime farming bottom land for agricultural use in the future. The parcels lie alongside the Drovers’ Road Scenic Byway, below a twisting ascent up the...
by sahcadmin | Aug 14, 2012 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Conservation is a process – A step-at-a-time, often complicated process. Like a snowflake, each conservation project is truly unique. As we endeavor to fulfill our mission to secure the region’s most conservation-worthy tracts for future generations, we...
by sahcadmin | May 8, 2012 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Narrative and photos courtesy of Tom Ward “As a child I first came to appreciate the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains on hikes up the family property with my Grandpa. My grandparents would often let me go out on my own and hike up Jim’s Branch turning...
by sahcadmin | Jan 18, 2012 | Black Mountains, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) established another conservation easement in Yancey County, NC. The 192 acres rise to an elevation of 5,163 feet at the summit of High Knob. The property holds spectacular northerly views over the Black Mountains and...
